Tom Cruise admits rumors about his 'intense' behavior on movie sets are true

Tom Cruise is confirming what Hollywood has whispered about for years — he really is that intense.The actor, 64, acknowledged his demanding reputation on movie sets and said he makes sure collaborators know exactly what they're getting into."I expect a lot and I'm up-front about it," Cruise said during a GQ cover interview."It's like: 'The rumors are true.

And do you want this?'"BEAU BRIDGES SAYS TOM CRUISE ‘GETS BETTER WITH AGE’ AS ‘TOP GUN' STAR KEEPS DEFYING HOLLYWOOD ODDSTom Cruise confronts rumors about his intense reputation behind the scenes.(Mario Sorrenti / GQ)"Trust me, the rumors are true.

I'll be here before you.What experience do you want?" he laughed.The actor made clear that his intensity isn't an act he puts on once the cameras start rolling."Even when I was a kid, they were like, 'Oh, come on, Tom.

You're so intense.' I'm like, 'I don't know what to say.I am intense,'" Cruise remarked."I got a very good sense of humor about it," he added.The Hollywood star makes a surprising admission about his movie-set behavior.

(Mario Sorrenti / GQ)For Cruise, the intensity comes from curiosity and a desire to master his craft."When I'm interested in something, I want to learn it.I want to understand it," he said.

"And you want to blast through the confusion and kind of build up that ability."MATT DAMON REFUSES TO PUT BODY IN 'DANGEROUS' SITUATIONS FOR HOLLYWOOD ROLES AFTER TURNING 50That mindset has helped turn Cruise into one of Hollywood's most famous action stars, but he insisted filmmaking is about much more than spectacular stunts or box-office numbers."I say, 'Understand the tools, then go create what you want to create,'" he said.The "Top Gun" star also discussed the idea that movies are simply another form of entertainment competing with television and streaming.Tom Cruise poses for the cover of GQ wearing a cowboy hat, T-shirt and jeans.(Mario Sorrenti / GQ)"I have nothing against cable or TV or Netflix.

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