Tom Cruise is set to be awarded the British Film Institute’s (BFI) highest honor, the BFI Fellowship, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the film industry, particularly within the UK. The American actor, known for his extensive career and box-office success, expressed deep gratitude for the recognition and lauded the British film industry’s creative talent.
“I’m truly honored by this acknowledgment,” said Cruise in a statement. “The UK has been a second home for me in filmmaking for over 40 years, and I’m incredibly proud of the work we’ve achieved together.”
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Cruise has a long history of filming in the UK, with his Mission: Impossible series and other major productions like Edge of Tomorrow and Eyes Wide Shut being shot across iconic British locations. BFI chair Jay Hunt praised Cruise’s contribution to UK cinema, highlighting how his productions have created jobs and showcased the UK on the global stage.
The actor will be honored in a ceremony in May, accompanied by a month-long retrospective of his films at the BFI.
