Timothée Chalamet Receives 'Inspiring Email' from Tom Cruise Following Dune Success

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Timothée Chalamet expresses gratitude for Tom Cruise's mentorship in a recent GQ interview.

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Chalamet received an inspiring email from Cruise after completing the first Dune installment.

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Cruise offered Chalamet access to trainers for motorcycle and helicopter stunts in the email.

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Cruise compared Chalamet's training to Old Hollywood standards, emphasizing personal commitment.

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Chalamet watched "Top Gun: Maverick" eight times during filming and rented a Budapest cinema.

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The film greatly inspired Chalamet, despite some crew members doubting its value.

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"Top Gun: Maverick" earned a stunning $124 million during its US box office opening weekend.

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It marked Tom Cruise's first film launch exceeding $100 million, according to Variety.

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Cruise insisted on a big-screen release for the Top Gun sequel, despite pandemic-related delays.

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Cruise expressed gratitude to the Cannes audience, affirming his commitment to making movies for them.

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