@anjali.filmiTom Cruise actively sought Shawn Levy to direct DAYS OF THUNDER 2, but the director chose GHOST RIDER instead. It was a specific choice between two film projects.
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Shawn Levy on DAYS OF THUNDER 2 choice
Photo by @anjali.filmi· Sep 29, 2026· Photo 1 of 2· Tom Cruise
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The focus is a single man, mid-shot, looking off to the side with a slight smile. He has curly, salt-and-pepper hair and is wearing a black collared shirt. The mood is intimate and conversational, with a dark, plain background. His expression suggests thoughtful engagement.
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