Lewis Hamilton refused the chance to star alongside Tom Cruise in the movie Top Gun: Maverick in 2018. The seven-time world champion, known for his involvement in various high-energy sports, including Formula 1, revealed that he was interested in acting. Hamilton missed out on the opportunity to be part of the famous movie, which is being produced by the same company responsible for Apple’s upcoming F1 movie. Despite never having taken acting lessons, Hamilton turned down the role because he didn’t want to disappoint the production and felt he didn’t have enough time due to his busy racing schedule
. He expressed regret after watching the movie, realizing he could have shared the screen with the Hollywood icon.
Hamilton is a big fan of Tom Cruise and had previously visited the set of the movie “Edge of Tomorrow,” starring Cruise. During his visit, he formed a close friendship with the actor, who would send motivational messages before races. While Hamilton remains focused on his career in Formula 1 and performing well in his final year with Mercedes, he may still be interested in pursuing acting opportunities in the future. His fans would certainly be thrilled to see him on the big screen one day.
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