Tom Cruise Praises Ana de Armas’ ‘Ballerina’ Amid Romance Rumors

Tom Cruise: Tom Cruise heaped praise on Ana de Armas' new movie "Ballerina" as the two continue to fuel romance speculation.

While speaking with reporters at the London premiere of his film, "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning," Cruise, 62, raved about the upcoming action thriller starring de Armas, 37.

"I just saw the movie. It kicks a--," Cruise said with a smile in an Instagram video shared by Spanish reporter Javier Ibarreche.

"Oh, man, it’s right in that tone," the "Top Gun: Maverick" star gushed. "It’s right in that big world. You’re going to love it."

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"Ballerina" is the fifth film in the "John Wick" franchise, which stars Keanu Reeves as the titular assassin. In "Ballerina," which will be released June 6, de Armas plays a ballerina turned assassin who seeks to avenge her father's death.

Reeves and Ian McShane, who have appeared in the four previous "John Wick" movies, are reprising their roles in "Ballerina." The cast also includes Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Norman Reedus and the late Lance Reddick in his final on-screen performance.

Cruise made his remarks after de Armas teased that she and Cruise have "a few projects" in the pipeline.

During a recent appearance on "Good Morning America," de Armas was asked about working with Cruise on an upcoming film. Host Michael Strahan questioned her about collaborating with the "Mission: Impossible" star "on another project that’s going to lead you to do some other crazy stunts."

She replied, "It’s so much fun, and we're definitely working on a lot of things. Not just one but a few projects with [filmmakers] Doug Liman and Christopher McQuarrie and, of course, Tom. And I'm so excited."

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According to an Us Weekly insider, Cruise has quickly developed strong feelings for the Blonde actress.

“He’s completely smitten,” the source claimed. “They’ve been on a few quiet dates, just keeping things low-key for now. He’s definitely been pursuing her.”

The film, which stars de Armas alongside Keanu Reeves, is set to hit theaters in early June. Cruise’s enthusiastic endorsement comes amid growing speculation about a budding romance between the two stars. De Armas, 37, opened up about their recent collaborations and their close rapport during an appearance on Good Morning America the same day.

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