"Days Of Thunder 2": Should Nicole Kidman Return?

When you watched Top Gun: Maverick were you disappointed Kelly McGillis didn't return as Maverick's love interest Charlotte Blackwood?

Tom Cruise has officially confirmed that a sequel to his 1990 NASCAR drama Days of Thunder is in early development. Speaking with Today Show Australia, Cruise revealed that his team is actively exploring follow-ups to both Top Gun: Maverick and Days of Thunder.

“Yeah, we’re thinking and talking about many different stories and what could we do and what’s possible. It took me 35 years to figure out Top Gun: Maverick, so all of these things we’re working on… we’re discussing Days of Thunder and Top Gun: Maverick,” Cruise said.

As news spreads, I'm asking you fans: Should Nicole Kidman reprise her role as Dr. Claire Lewicki?

The 1990 film marked Cruise and Kidman’s first on-screen pairing and sparked a real-life romance that led to their decade-long marriage. Kidman's portrayal of the sharp, no-nonsense neurologist was praised for bringing depth to an otherwise adrenaline-heavy script. Her return could provide an emotional and dramatic contrast to the high-octane racing action.

Given Kidman's recent success in prestige dramas and her renewed box office appeal, her inclusion could boost both the film’s gravitas and nostalgic value. Still, no casting decisions have been announced, and it's unclear whether Cruise and Kidman—who divorced in 2001—would reunite on-screen.

For now, the possibility remains open, and audiences are eager to see whether Days of Thunder 2 will rekindle more than just racing engines. Comment below with your thoughts.

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