Nicholas Galitzine Talks the Iconic Tom Cruise Scene That Inspired Him in 'The Idea of You,' Mary & George's Intimate Scenes, a Failed Audition & More

Nicholas Galitzine opened up in a revealing interview with Variety.

The 29-year-old The Idea of You actor sat down for a conversation for the Just for Variety podcast. During it, he opened up about the popular stars who inspired him as he filmed his forthcoming movie alongside Anne Hathaway.

The list includes Tom Cruise, who Nicholas was inspired by for one specific scene.

Nicholas also addressed the rumor that he was up for a key role in a forthcoming Marvel movie and reflected on his steamy sex scenes in his new series Mary & George.

He even spilled on an audition with a beloved director that did not go according to plan.

Scroll through the slideshow for the biggest takeaways from Nicholas Galitzine’s interview…