Tom Cruise shares throwback photo with Alejandro G Iñárritu after receiving Honorary Oscar

Tom Cruise, who was recently honoured with the Academy Honorary Award for his film Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, has shared a nostalgic behind-the-scenes moment with filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu, who presented him with the award at the 16th Governors Awards held Sunday at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood.

A day after the ceremony, Tom Cruise posted a throwback image on X, “Today, I share the first photo taken last year during a rehearsal on the set of my new film with Alejandro G. Iñárritu.”

The picture appears to be from early prep sessions for the duo’s upcoming, yet-to-be-titled film.

In an accompanying note, Tom Cruise reflected on his long-standing admiration for the Oscar-winning director of Amores Perros, Birdman and The Revenant. “Alejandro, 25 years ago I watched your first film, the classic Amores Perros. This weekend, 25 years later, I was deeply moved to have been presented the Honorary Oscar by you, my dear friend. I cannot wait to share our new film with you all next year!”