Colin Farrell Says Tom Cruise Was Not Happy on Minority Report Set After Farrell Partyed Before Birthday, and 46 Takes Were Needed for One Scene
Colin Farrell has opened up about a tense moment on the set of Steven Spielberg's Minority Report, claiming Tom Cruise was unhappy with him during production. In an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Farrell explained he was navigating substance-use struggles at the time and had gone out partying the night before his birthday, which happened to fall on a filming day. The admission provides a rare glimpse into the challenges of filming a sci-fi classic and explains why one scene reportedly required as many as 46 takes. The Behind-the-scenes anecdote highlights the high-pressure dynamics on a Spielberg-directed project featuring Tom Cruise and an up-and-coming Colin Farrell. Read on for more about the on-set tensions, Farrell's personal journey during the shoot, and how the 2002 sci-fi thriller came together.