Irish filmmaker and director Neil Jordan said meeting Tom Cruise before casting him as Lestat in Interview with the Vampire revealed a “chilling concentration”. Jordan, who directed the 1994 gothic horror flick, said he was initially shocked when asked to meet with Cruise to discuss him playing the role. Jordan said he initially didn’t think Cruise would be suitable for the role due to his size. “Tom Cruise at the time was the biggest star in the world. It is not illegal but it is not regulated for in any way, so there is no legislation around it.

Source: Irish Independent April 18, 2021 10:07 UTC