Mission: Impossible? Traitors creator wants Tom Cruise on show
The creator of the reality show 'The Traitors' has expressed interest in casting Tom Cruise for the show's third series. While the show has successfully recruited various celebrities and athletes, securing a major Hollywood star like Cruise would be a significant milestone for the franchise.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing trend of high-profile celebrities participating in reality television formats, which significantly boosts viewership and cultural relevance.
Would the Hollywood star test himself in the hit reality show? - Reuters/Hannah McKay Tom Cruise may soon be trading his daring movie stunts for a more cerebral challenge, if the creator of Celebrity Traitors has anything to do with it.
Stephen Lambert said the 64-year-old Top Gun star would be his dream guest for the BBC reality show.
Speaking to Radio Times about his ideal cast for the award-winning show's third series, the producer said: " Tom Cruise , maybe. And we would like to have a big sports star."
However, the head of Studio Lambert, the production company in charge of The Traitors for the UK and US versions, added that athletes were unlikely to appear in it given their busy schedules. "If they are an active one, they have commitments," he said.
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