Lewis Hamilton turned down a chance to star alongside Tom Cruise in the film Top Gun: Maverick in 2018. The seven-time world champion, who is known for his involvement in various high-energy sports, including Formula 1, revealed that he had an interest in acting. Hamilton missed out on the opportunity to be a part of the famous movie, which is being produced by the same company that is responsible for Apple’s upcoming F1 film. Despite never having taken acting lessons, Hamilton declined the role because he didn’t want to disappoint the production and felt he didn’t have enough time due to his busy racing schedule. He expressed his regret after watching the film, realizing that he could have shared the screen with the Hollywood icon.
Hamilton is a big fan of Tom Cruise and had previously visited the set of Cruise’s film “Edge of Tomorrow.” During his visit, he formed a close friendship with the actor, who would send him motivational messages before races. While Hamilton remains focused on his Formula 1 career and performing well in his final year with Mercedes, he may still be interested in pursuing acting opportunities in the future. His fans would undoubtedly be thrilled to see him on the big screen someday.