Tom Cruise was the star of the show at the Charles Finch & Chanel pre-BAFTA party, held at 5 Hertford Street in Mayfair. The Mission: Impossible actor drew an A-list crowd, engaging in lively conversations, sharing warm hugs, and enjoying the latest industry gossip, according to Deadline.
Cruise had an engaging chat with Lupita Nyong’o, even inviting her to visit the set of Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s upcoming film, currently being shot at Pinewood Studios. Not long after, he greeted Demi Moore with a heartfelt hug, reminiscing about their time together on A Few Good Men (1992), before discussing her recent performance in The Substance, which has earned her multiple nominations this awards season.
Sebastian Stan, fresh off his Oscar nomination for portraying young Donald Trump in The Apprentice, also greeted Cruise at the party. Meanwhile, Stan’s co-star Jeremy Strong shared exciting news of his upcoming theater project in London.
Mission: Impossible alum Vanessa Kirby, along with her sister Juliet, was spotted observing the scene as Cruise breezed through the crowd. At a central table, Cruise was seen chatting with Conclave director Edward Berger and legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer, making it a hub for some of Hollywood’s biggest figures.
The night also saw appearances from stars like Top Gun: Maverick’s Glen Powell, Jared Leto, Riz Ahmed, and James Corden, among others. Despite the buzz surrounding his upcoming projects, Cruise kept things under wraps, hinting only that he’s currently working on multiple projects simultaneously, including editing, filming, and preparing new ventures.
He even mentioned working with Riz Ahmed and Alejandro G. Iñárritu at Pinewood Studios, teasing his involvement in exciting upcoming films. Cruise is set to star in Broadsword and The Gauntlet, directed by Christopher McQuarrie, as well as Iñárritu’s next movie, promising fans even more thrilling roles ahead.