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Brad Bird Reveals Intensity of Filming Burj Khalifa Scene with Tom Cruise
✍️ Cinemablend
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 08:03 AM
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Director Brad Bird discussed the challenges of shooting a high‑rise sequence in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa for a Tom Cruise film, describing the experience as 'insane' and stressful.
Director Brad Bird recently spoke about the production of a high‑rise scene set in Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa, which features Tom Cruise in a leading role.
Bird described the shoot as "insane," highlighting the logistical and safety challenges of filming on the world’s tallest building.
He added that the experience was stressful, noting that coordinating crew, equipment and stunts at such a height required meticulous planning.
The interview, reported by Cinemablend, offers a glimpse into the behind‑the‑scenes effort that went into creating a memorable sequence for the film.
Bird described the shoot as "insane," highlighting the logistical and safety challenges of filming on the world’s tallest building.
He added that the experience was stressful, noting that coordinating crew, equipment and stunts at such a height required meticulous planning.
The interview, reported by Cinemablend, offers a glimpse into the behind‑the‑scenes effort that went into creating a memorable sequence for the film.