Was Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible’ Rant Due To Perfectionism?

Last week, Tom Cruise made headlines for his onset rant. Leaked audio featured the actor yelling at two of his crew members violating COVID-19 restrictions during the filming of Mission: Impossible 7. Internet reaction has been mixed. However, some were surprised to learn that the star cared so much about the coronavirus pandemic.

Fans know that Cruise part of the Church of Scientology. The controversial religion has questionable theories on health and medicine. So, Cruise’s rant was welcoming to those who take COVID-19 seriously. Now, an insider is revealing the real reason why the action hero had an on-set outburst.

Insider claims Mission: Impossible star is a “perfectionist”

According to a new report, Tom Cruise had a meltdown because of his perfectionism. Insiders related to the film said that he has high expectations for himself and those around him. The 58-year-old went off on two crew members when he noticed they were violating COVID-19 restrictions in the U.K. He may have a point since there’s a new strain of the virus that’s spreading rapidly in the area.

“We are not shutting this f***ing movie down!” Cruise said. “Is it understood?”

On Monday, December 21, sources told People that Cruise snapped under the pressure. He placed high standards for himself and his crew members. The source added that Cruise “is a perfectionist and he wants others to follow suit. Tom’s whole life is his work.”

“When he sees something less than professional, he wants to make it right,” the source added.

An additional source said that the Hollywood hunk was stressed out by the ongoing pandemic. He wanted to keep the cast and crew safe so production could safely resume.

“It’s hard to [describe] how incredibly intense and focused he is on making every movie the absolute best possible,” the insider said. “Tom helped set up the COVID protocol. Of course, he takes it personally when the protocol is broken.”

Tom Cruise creates a tense workplace situation

The second insider explained that Tom Cruise is “just laser-focused on filming.” Filming a movie during the coronavirus pandemic is different than any other time. He just wanted to make sure that everyone was safe while filming, according to the insider. But he may have created a hostile work environment.

Cruise lost it when he saw two crew members not socially-distanced. They were huddled around a computer, less than six feet apart. This led to a three-minute rant that was recorded and leaked onto the internet. Cruise threatened to shut down production.

“They’re back there in Hollywood making movies right now because of us,” Cruise said. “We are creating thousands of jobs, you motherf***ers. If I see you do it again, you’re f***ing gone.”

Five crew members quit following Cruise’s rant. He has reportedly since left the set for an early holiday break. It sounds like the stunt actor needs to take some time off. But some would argue that Cruise’s unprofessionalism led to a toxic work environment.

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