What impressed her the most, though, was that Cruise understood the studio side of the business.
He didnt see us as his enemy.
And its release held during the pandemic, despite inner-studio politics that wanted to put the sequel on Paramount+.
If only audiences knew that Cruise was watching them.
Cruise talked about his childhood, working various jobs so he could go to the movies.
Whenever I didnt have the money, Id figure out a way to sneak in, the actor said.
Then one day, he was 18 years old in Valley Forge, PA.
I wasnt watching a movie, but on the set making one.
How do I become competent in this?
You have to create that luck and will it into existence, said Cruise.
Im rooting for all of you.
Its just about when Paramount wants to spring its secret weapon.
I want to thank audiences for allowing me to entertain you, said the actor.
The Selznick Achievement Award recognizes a producer or producing team for their extraordinary body of work in motion pictures.
