Tom Cruise to reprise role in follow-up to Days of Thunder
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:07 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Tom Cruise is set to return as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in a sequel to the iconic film "Days of Thunder." The announcement was made on August 29, 2026. This follow-up aims to revisit the world of stock car racing and the legacy of the original film. Further details regarding the cast and production timeline have yet to be disclosed.
- •Tom Cruise reprises his role as Cole Trickle.
- •The announcement was made on August 29, 2026.
- •The film is a follow-up to the original "Days of Thunder."
- •Details on cast and production timeline remain unconfirmed.
- 8:54 PMESPN — Cruise announces a 'Days of Thunder' follow-up
"Tom Cruise will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in a follow-up to "Days of Thunder."
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