Hollywood superstar and action film icon Tom Cruise ended the 2024 Paris Olympics the only way he knew how: by risking his life for our entertainment.. The Mission: Impossible Stern jumped from the top of the Stade de France to mark the handover of the Paris Olympics to the LA Games, which will be held in 2028.

In a section worthy of any appearance by Cruise as IMF agent Ethan Hunt, Cruise jumped from the roof of the stadium, the largest in France, and landed effortlessly on the stage where Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo presented him with the Olympic flag. But that wasn’t all: Cruise then jumped on a motorcycle and rode out of the stadium. A pre-recorded clip shows the actor jumping out of a plane and landing next to the Hollywood sign to mark the handover of Paris to Los Angeles.

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Tom Cruise’s latest death-defying stunt in Paris followed the nation’s honoring of the actor, as the celebrated actor was made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor by French Culture Minister Rachida Dati. Cruise was just one part of the star-studded closing ceremony, which featured performances by Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and HER, among others. The closing ceremony was organized by artistic director Thomas Jolly and executive director Thierry Reboul, with the Olympics finale also spotlighting several well-known French bands, including Phoenix and Air.

LA Mayor Karen Bass previewed the 2028 Games (via Reuters), saying the event will reflect the city’s “diversity and international character.”

“I think our Games will really showcase the diversity and international character of our city. And we have Hollywood, so I expect a lot of magical opportunities, starting perhaps as early as the closing ceremony.”

Paramount Pictures pays tribute to Tom Cruise: “No matter what the mission was, he always accepted it”

After his role in the closing ceremony, Paramount Picturesthe studio behind the names Mission: Impossible Franchise and Top Shooter: Maverickpaid tribute to the actor and thanked him for everything he does for the film industry.

“Today’s closing ceremony gave our world another incredible moment with Tom Cruise that reminds us of many before it. No matter what the mission, he always accepted it.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Tom for all he has done for our industry and our art forms as an actor and producer. He has always strived for the highest level of expertise in all areas that enhance the story and the experience for the audience.”

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