#38: Taking Full Control
When it comes to calling the shots in Hollywood, Tom Cruise has shown us time and again that he knows how to take control. The actor reportedly had a powerful clause written into his contract for starring in The Mummy. Not only did he have a say in approving the script, but he also had control over post-production.
Cruise even went so far as to bring in new scriptwriters and initiate various changes to the project. Looks like he was determined to make sure the film was a hit, no matter what it took. We can’t blame him for wanting to protect his reputation as a box office draw. After all, when you’re Tom Cruise, you get to make the rules. We’re pretty sure even the Mummy himself was taking notes on Cruise’s negotiating skills.