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Tom Cruise has praised Ana de Armas’ upcoming action film, “Ballerina,” fueling ongoing speculation about a romantic relationship between the two. Cruise, 62, reportedly said the film “kicks a–” and that it matches the tone and world of his film “Top Gun: Maverick.” De Armas, 37, previously alluded to multiple upcoming projects with Cruise and filmmakers Doug Liman and Christopher McQuarrie. The two have been spotted together in London several times recently, including on de Armas’ birthday, prompting further romance rumors. De Armas stars in “Ballerina,” the fifth film in the John Wick franchise, playing a ballerina turned assassin.

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**Tom Cruise Raves About Ana de Armas’ “Ballerina,” Romance Rumors Swirl**

**LONDON** – Tom Cruise has heaped praise on Ana de Armas’ new movie, “Ballerina,” an upcoming action thriller set in the John Wick universe, further fueling rumors of a romantic relationship between the two stars.

Speaking at the London premiere of his film, “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” Cruise, 62, said of “Ballerina,” “I just saw the movie. It kicks a–.” In a video shared by a Spanish reporter, Cruise reportedly added that the film is “right in that tone, the Top Gun: Maverick star gushed. It’s right in that big world. You’re going to love it.”

“Ballerina,” starring de Armas, 37, as a ballerina turned assassin seeking revenge for her father’s death, is the fifth installment in the popular John Wick franchise. Keanu Reeves and Ian McShane are reprising their roles from previous films.

De Armas recently hinted at ongoing collaborations with Cruise, stating on “Good Morning America” that they are “definitely working on a lot of things. Not just one but a few projects” with Doug Liman and Christopher McQuarrie, in addition to Cruise. The pair are reportedly working together on the upcoming film “Deeper,” directed by Liman.

The buzz surrounding a possible romance between Cruise and de Armas has intensified in recent weeks. The actors have been spotted together frequently in London, including a leisurely stroll through a park on de Armas’ birthday and several helicopter rides.

Romance rumors began to swirl when de Armas and Cruise were photographed together for the first time the night before Valentine’s Day.

“Ballerina” is scheduled to be released on June 6th.

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