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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Caitlin Hornik

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Anne hathaways horrible days of thunder casting criticized - Caught on Camera

  • Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway are set to star in a sequel to the 1990 sports drama Days of Thunder , scheduled for release in June 2028.
  • Cruise will reprise his original role as Cole Trickle, while Oscar-winner Hathaway will portray a racecar team owner and engineer.
  • Original cast member Randy Quaid criticised Hathaway's casting on social media, describing her as a "woke" choice and calling for Nicole Kidman to return instead.
  • The sequel will be directed by Jonathan Levine, with Cruise producing alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Tommy Harper.
  • It remains unconfirmed whether any other surviving members of the original 1990 cast will return for the follow-up film.

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Original Days of Thunder star rails against Anne Hathaway casting: ‘Horrible choice’

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