Tom Cruise Revives 'Risky Business' Dance
The actor busted out his iconic moves in a customized 'Old Time Rock and Roll' song on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' spirit tunnel
Tom Cruise appeared on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' and participated in the show's spirit tunnel, where he danced to a customized version of 'Old Time Rock and Roll', referencing his iconic scene from 'Risky Business'. The episode is set to air on Wednesday to promote his new movie 'Digger', which will be released on October 2.
The spirit tunnel song was a customized version of 'Old Time Rock and Roll', with lyrics that called back to one of Cruise's first movie star-making moments from the 1983 movie 'Risky Business'. The song remix referenced Cruise's status as a cinema legend, with the crew singing 'We've got Tom Cruise at the Happy Place. He's in the tunnel walking to the stage. He's a legend everybody knows. We've got that Tom Cruise rock and roll.'
Cruise's appearance on the show is part of the press tour for his new movie 'Digger', directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. The actor was booked as a guest on the show during a change meeting at the World Cup final, with Jennifer Hudson revealing that she had asked Cruise to imagine his Spirit Tunnel and what song they would sing for him.
The 'Jennifer Hudson Show' spirit tunnel had a record number of participants for Tom Cruise's appearance, with the show's staff lining a hallway at Warner Bros.' Studio 1 to sing the customized song. Cruise quickly committed to the bit, pulling out his own black sunglasses and dancing to the song.
## Why it matters The appearance is a significant promotional stop for Cruise's new movie 'Digger', which is set to be released on October 2. The spirit tunnel segment is a popular part of 'The Jennifer Hudson Show', with the show's staff creating customized songs for each celebrity guest. Cruise's participation in the segment is a testament to his willingness to have fun and engage with his fans.
The episode of 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' featuring Tom Cruise will air on Wednesday, giving fans a chance to see the actor's iconic dance moves and promoting his new movie 'Digger'. With the movie's release just around the corner, Cruise's appearance on the show is a key part of the promotional campaign.
