Tom Cruise Slammed for Casting Anne Hathaway in 'Thunder' Sequel
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Randy Quaid criticized Tom Cruise's choice of Anne Hathaway as co-lead in the upcoming Days of Thunder sequel, insisting that Nicole Kidman, the original female lead, should return instead.
- Quaid's comments on social media included personal attacks on Hathaway, labeling her as "not sexy" and a "leftist, woke, horrible choice" for the NASCAR audience, while expressing support for conservative views.
- The Days of Thunder sequel, directed by Jonathan Levine with a screenplay by Will Staples, is set to release on June 2, 2028, and will be filmed for IMAX, with Cruise reprising his role as Cole Trickle.
- Hathaway recently starred in two blockbusters and is set to lead in the upcoming film Verity, while Paramount has not commented on Quaid's remarks or involvement in the sequel.
- Quaid previously posted a video claiming Tom Cruise had invited him to participate in the sequel, though this has not been officially confirmed.
