Tim Curry Reveals Dread Working With Tom Cruise On 'Legend' Set

In his memoir "Vagabond," Tim Curry candidly reflected on working with Tom Cruise during the filming of the 1985 fantasy film "Legend," revealing that he was never impressed by Cruise's talent despite the actor being a rising star at the time. Curry described Cruise as thoughtful and considerate but admitted he found Cruise's method acting approach unusual, noting that Cruise even requested to sleep on the snow set to fully embody his role. Unlike many others in Hollywood during the 1980s, Curry was not starstruck by Cruise and even dreaded working with him, partly due to a sense of reticence that made their interactions awkward. Curry appreciated Cruise's professionalism but expressed bemusement at the excessive hype around the actor, highlighting Hollywood's obsession with image and fame. Despite their limited personal interaction, Curry acknowledged Cruise was easy to be around but also unique and somewhat difficult to fully understand. The film "Legend" itself underperformed at the box office initially but has since gained a cult following.