John Reece joins Tom Cruise for touchdown in Battersea and enjoys a break from filming.
After going to the air for his daring stunts in Mission Impossible 8, Tom Cruise is having a well-deserved rest with some high-powered company.
The Hollywood icon was all smiles when he arrived at Battersea in his chopper on Thursday, accompanied by wealthy friends David Horrocks of INEOS and the chemicals conglomerate’s CFO, John Reece.
Cruise, known for his love of aviation, piloted his helicopter to a helipad in southwest London before getting into a waiting car with his business-minded friends.
The action hero kept it casual as he left for a day of relaxation after filming more violent scenes for the upcoming Mission Impossible film, which is set to be released in May.
Reece has been a significant player at INEOS since arriving as financial director in 2000, and his fortune was evaluated at £9.1 billion by The Sunday Times Rich List.
Reece, along with INEOS’s David Horrocks, joined Cruise on Thursday when they arrived at Battersea in the actor’s helicopter, signifying a departure from Cruise’s typically hectic schedule.
Other action scenes for the widely anticipated sequel were filmed throughout the United Kingdom, including Derbyshire, Surrey, and central London locations such as the Natural History Museum and Westminster Bridge.
Filming for the UK portion of the film took place between March and December 2022, building anticipation for its May release.