Synopsis
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise is set to receive the prestigious BFI Fellowship, honoring his significant contributions to cinema. The accolade will be presented during the BFI Chair’s Dinner in London on May 12th, 2025, further highlighting Cruise's impactful career in film.Key Takeaways
- Tom Cruise to receive the BFI Fellowship.
- Presentation scheduled for May 12th, 2025.
- Grateful for his longstanding connection to U.K. filmmaking.
- BFI Chair praises his contributions to the film industry.
- Mission: Impossible– The Final Reckoning to release on May 23, 2025.
Mumbai, March 20 (NationPress) Honoring his extraordinary impact on international cinema, acclaimed Hollywood actor Tom Cruise will receive the prestigious BFI Fellowship, the highest honor bestowed by the British Film Institute.
This esteemed Fellowship will be awarded to Cruise during the BFI Chair’s Dinner in London on May 12th, 2025.
Expressing his gratitude for this recognition, an enthusiastic Cruise stated, “It fills me with pride to accept this acknowledgment. I have been creating films in the U.K. for more than 40 years and have no intention of slowing down. The U.K. boasts immensely talented professionals — including actors, directors, writers, and crews — along with some of the most breathtaking locations globally. I am thankful for everything the BFI has done to enhance U.K. filmmaking and this remarkable art form we all cherish.”
BFI Chair, Jay Hunt, remarked, “We are excited to present Tom Cruise with a BFI Fellowship. He has contributed significantly to the U.K. as a producer by choosing to film many of his projects here, where our crews eagerly collaborate to bring his cinematic visions to life. This not only supports our studios but also showcases our locations on an international platform, creating jobs and inspiring the upcoming generation of film talent. Moreover, he is undeniably one of the world’s greatest actors and a genuine movie star, captivating audiences as both an action hero and a romantic lead, while also taking on bold, unconventional roles that highlight his versatility and skill.”
For those unfamiliar, graduates from the BFI Film Academy and BFI Future Skills Programme have participated in the two most recent Mission: Impossible films featuring Cruise in the lead role. Additionally, several entries in the Mission: Impossible series, including the upcoming release, “Mission: Impossible– The Final Reckoning”, have been filmed in the U.K.
The eighth chapter of the Mission: Impossible series will also feature Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, Angela Bassett, and Rolf Saxon in significant roles.
“Mission: Impossible– The Final Reckoning” is slated for release on May 23, 2025 in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
