In preparing for his role in Paramount’s upcoming thriller “The Running Man,” Glen Powell says his first call was to his mentor, Tom Cruise, who is also well known for his running style. Powell said on Thursday at CinemaCon that he was advised,

Whether he’s appearing in a video message to uphold the value of the theatrical experience or making a surprise appearance to promote Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, no one gets movie theater owners excited like Tom Cruise.

While Glen Powell definitely uses a stunt double and has called the Mission: Impossible franchise a “death trap,” when it comes to his approach to making movies, he can definitely compare to the Top Gun movie star. Here's what Powell said when he was asked about how he’s seen himself “grow” not only as an actor and professional, but as a producer: