Photo of Tom Cruise lookalikes goes viral, sparks debate on authenticity

Hollywood star Tom Cruise has amassed a massive fan base worldwide with his highly anticipated movies, that consistently rake in millions at the global box office. 

Known for his daredevil stunts, particularly in the "Mission Impossible" series, Cruise has established himself as an iconic action star. However, recent internet buzz surrounds a photo of individuals who bear an uncanny resemblance to Tom Cruise, leaving netizens perplexed.

Filmmaker Lakshmi R Iyer shared the image, claiming it features three stunt doubles of Tom Cruise from his upcoming action-packed film, "Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One". In the photo, the three men, strikingly similar in appearance to Cruise, stand together with their arms around each other. The photo was accompanied by a tweet stating, "Tom Cruise's stunt doubles at the wrap party of Mission Impossible 7."

The photo quickly went viral, triggering a debate among netizens regarding its authenticity. Some speculated that it could be an artificially generated image, possibly using AI technology. Others believed that the individuals pictured are indeed members of Tom Cruise's stunt team. This led to humorous remarks from netizens, questioning which one among them is the real Tom Cruise or suggesting they might serve as stunt doubles for the actor's emotional scenes.

Amidst the confusion surrounding the photo, anticipation continues to build for Tom Cruise's forthcoming film, "Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One". Serving as the first installment of a two-part finale in the action-packed spy thriller series, the movie is set to hit theaters on July 14.