Tom Cruise is reportedly lining up his new girlfriend, Ana de Armas, for a leading role in his upcoming film. The 62-year-old Hollywood star, who was first linked to the 37-year-old actress on Valentine's Day of this year, believes she is among the best in the business. Cruise is currently working on several projects, including a new installment of the Mission: Impossible series, a film titled Judy, and another project with the working title Pressure. While it remains unclear which film he has approached de Armas for, insiders suggest he hopes to star alongside her in this new venture.
A source close to the situation revealed to The Sun: "He is developing a new film and he has approached Ana to be his leading lady. Ana is one of the best actresses in the business as far as Tom is concerned, and he wants her by his side in the new movie." The source further noted that despite having a lot on his plate, Cruise is excited about this new project.
Meanwhile, the news of Cruise's romance with de Armas has reportedly caused some tension with actor Ben Affleck, who previously dated de Armas from March 2020 to January 2021. Affleck, 52, was spotted recently bonding with his two youngest children, Seraphina and Samuel, amid reports that he is "annoyed" by Cruise's relationship with his ex-girlfriend. Sources suggest that Affleck, known to be a "jealous type," is uncomfortable with the situation, as he still harbors feelings for de Armas.
As per a source who spoke to DailyMail.com, "Ben is kind of a jealous type, yup. He really liked Ana a lot, and then she walked away and left him sad. So to see her happy with his friend is kind of weird for him." However, the source added that Affleck is also happy for Cruise, admiring his enduring action film career. "I think every working actor in Hollywood is jealous of Tom's success, and Ben is not any different," the source elaborated, while also noting that Affleck respects Cruise's ability to continue making films at such a high level.
Affleck's friends have even joked that he should "get revenge" by dating Cruise's ex-wife, Katie Holmes, although logistics would make this complicated, as Holmes resides in New York City while Affleck is based in Los Angeles. Despite the lighthearted banter, the underlying tension is palpable.
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas's relationship appears to be blossoming. The couple was first spotted together on Valentine's Day, and they have since been seen enjoying each other's company on multiple occasions. Recently, they were photographed taking a romantic stroll in a London park, celebrating de Armas's 37th birthday. A video captured by a fan showed the couple enjoying the sunshine, with de Armas dressed casually in a pale-pink T-shirt and skinny jeans, accessorized with a Louis Vuitton cross-body bag.
Interestingly, Cruise was rumored to be taking de Armas to his friend David Beckham's 50th birthday party, but he ended up making a solo appearance. This has led to speculation about the status of their relationship and how public appearances might be managed.
In addition to their romantic outings, insiders report that Cruise and de Armas have been growing closer over the past few months. A source close to Cruise mentioned, "Tom thinks Ana's the full package — stunning and smart. They’ve got real chemistry." This sentiment seems to be echoed by both parties as they navigate their new relationship.
As Cruise prepares for the release of his new Mission: Impossible film later this month, he is also in the midst of developing Judy and Pressure. The success of these films could potentially pave the way for a fruitful collaboration with de Armas, who is no stranger to blockbuster films herself, having appeared in the acclaimed Bond film No Time To Die in 2021.
Despite the drama surrounding Affleck's feelings, many in Hollywood are excited about the prospect of Cruise and de Armas working together. Given their individual talents and the buzz surrounding their relationship, a film featuring both could attract significant attention.
As the story unfolds, it will be interesting to see how Cruise balances his professional commitments with his personal life, especially as he continues to make waves in the industry. For now, fans of both actors are eagerly watching to see what comes next in this Hollywood love story.
