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Being from the entertainment industry, only a few stars love movies like Tom Cruise. The reveredTop Gunstar is undoubtedly the biggest cinephile in Hollywood, indulging in iconic movies that hit the theatres. So it’s not quite surprising to see Cruise pop up during the screening of the upcoming Bob Dylan biopicA Complete Unknown.
The fact that he supported Timothée Chalamet’s movie was cool enough, but the cherry on the cake turned out to be his reunion with hisTop Gun: Maverickco-star, Monica Barbaro. While fans on social media are losing their minds over how Cruise appeared on the red carpet to support Chalamet, it seems that the actor was there mainly for his former co-star, Barbaro.
Tom Cruise appeared at the screening of Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming movie
Making headlines for quite some time, Timothée Chalamet’s latest project,the Bob Dylan biopic—A Complete Unknown, finally had its screening on December 18. Starring icons likeElle Fanningand Monica Barbaro, under the direction of James Mangold, Chalamet’s movie seems poised to become a blockbuster hit.
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Meanwhile, amid the anticipation and excitement surrounding the biopic,Tom Cruiseraised people’s expectations surrounding the film, by making his legendaryappearanceat the screening ofA Complete Unknown. Although it wasn’t surprising to see a dedicated cinephile like him making an appearance at the event, what made it special was his support for the young star, Timothée Chalamet.
Since there has been a significant buzz surrounding the movie, with fans eagerly waiting to seeTimothée Chalametplay the role of Bob Dylan, it seemed clear that Tom Cruise was therefore willing to support the star at the high-profile event. With a desire to cheer not just for the film, but also for Chalamet, Cruise displayed his passion for films and affection for his colleagues.
Tom Cruise reunited with hisTop Gun: Maverickco-star, Monica Barbaro
But amid Tom Cruise’s simple and sweet gesture of surprising Timothée Chalamet at his biopic screening, there seemed to be a more heartfelt story awaiting fans. Well, considering how Cruise has always been supportive of his co-stars, it seems the actor was perhaps there at the event forMonica Barbaro, more than Chalamet.
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Considering how Tom Cruise and Monica Barbaro had previously shared an incredible on-screen bond during their appearance inTop Gun: Maverick, it seems the actor was perhaps there at the screening for his former co-star. While fans couldn’t help but gush over the fact that Cruise was attending the screening supporting Timothée Chalamet—it became even more delightful to know that Cruise got to reunite with Barbaro, on the red carpet.
So while initially it was assumed that Tom Cruise was at the event to supportA Complete Unknownand Timothée Chalamet’s performance, it has now become evident that his primary reason for attending was to show his admiration for Monica Barbaro. Further, given his association with Elle Fanning and his work withJames Mangold, Cruise had way too many reasons to appear at the screening.
A Complete Unknownis scheduled to release in theaters on June 18, 2025.
Krittika Mukherjee
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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