Cruise has since turned his image around with a string of successful “Mission” films, public relations stunts and playful late night talk show appearances. Cera told Theroux that Cruise was extremely professional and “very friendly” — despite the semi-joking scolding.

Cruise is now believed to be “courting” his “Deeper” co-star Ana de Armas, although the duo did not speak to romance rumors during their recent press tours for different films.