With a divorce drama surrounding him following his split from Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise is probably grateful for a distraction in the form of his work.
The actor was spotted getting stuck into filming for his new movie Oblivion in June Lake, California today.
The 50-year-old, who has removed his wedding ring, was spotted in military style attire, complete with a gun slung across his back, for his role in the upcoming sci fi film.
Throwing himself into his work: Tom Cruise was spotted on set of his latest movie Oblivion today in June Lake
Cruise of the Jungle: Tom looked happy enough as he talked to crew members
Arduous filming: Tom was trussed up in leather ona hot day… he stayed in his super trailer in between takes
The star was seen emerging from a million-dollar Silver Screen bus gifted to him by Scientology bosses as he got ready to film scenes.
It seems Tom is throwing himself back into work while his estranged wife Katie Holmes is getting on with her daily life alongside six-year-old daughter Suri.
Just hours after reaching a divorce settlement on Tuesday,Tom surfaced in June Lake, California, where he is continuing to shoot the movie.
Playing the part: Tom, who has removed his wedding ring, showed no signs of strain as he filmed in military style gear
Travelling in style: The star was seen stepping out of his expensive Silver Screen coach
Today he was warmly greeted by cast and crew, with one brunette embracing him with a hug.
According to a 2005 memo leaked by Marty Rathbun, a former Scientologist who left the church in 2004, Cruise had demanded that the Silver Screen coach had a special drawer fitted in it full of slippers – to ensure that nobody walked on the vehicle with dirty shoes.
The memo reads: ‘Cruise requested that a space be figured out for placement of slippers in the front of Silver Screen as he doesn’t want shoes on the carpet.
Back to the day job: Tom was probably welcoming the distraction amid his divorce from Katie Holmes
In good spirits: Tom seemed relatively cheerful as he got ready to shoot scenes
Workaholic: Tom surfaced in June Lake, California, where he is continuing to shoot the movie
‘This is figured out — there is a drawer at the entrance which can be used for this. He also stated that no one will be allowed to enter other than his personal assistants.’
Referring to Scientology leader David Miscavige, who Tom refers to as Chairman of the Board (COB), the memo continues: ‘Mr Cruise also said that when Silver Screen arrives he isn’t going to set foot in it unless COB has been in first.’
As well as the Silver Screen bus, Tom is also believed to have received a selection of personalised motorbikes, and an aircraft hanger complete with a luxurious office, from the church.
Expensive gift: The Silver Screen is understood to be a present to Tom from Scientology leaders
Back to work:Tom Cruise received a warm welcome on the set of Oblivion in June Lake, California today
Tom was seen along with his Silver Screen as he continued shooting new sci-fi movie Oblivion in Mammoth Lake Airport, California, yesterday.
Katie, meanwhile, has been pictured out in New York with Suri, of whom she has gained sole custody.
A spokesman for Oblivion told E! News yesterday that Cruise will be filming scenes for the movie over the next few days.
The show goes on: Tom arriving at Mammoth Lake Airport yesterday
Something to talk about: The actor was spotted chatting on his phone as he left the movie set
Tom was in Iceland filming when he learned of 33-year-old Katie’s intention to file for divorce.
Since then he has been keeping a low profile – and flew to Los Angeles for a sombre 50th birthday celebration last week, where he joined his adopted children Isabella, 19, and Conor, 17, from his previous marriage to Nicole Kidman.
Speaking about the the out-of-court divorce settlement today, Cruise’s lawyer Bert Fields told E! News: ‘Tom is really pleased we got there, and so am I.’
Touching down: The actor, left, is seen emerging from his private jet in wake of today’s news that he has reached a divorce settlement with Katie Holmes
Yesterday, Katie’s lawyer has confirmed her highly-publicised divorce with Cruise has been settled, as reports emerged she will have ‘sole custody’ of their daughter.
Happier times: Tom and Katie pictured back in February in Los Angeles during the Oscars
It seems the couple have reached an agreement out of court, meaning the actor’s beloved Scientology is no longer at risk of scrutiny with the religion’s secrets being dissected during a trial.
Jonathan Wolfe said: ‘This case has been settled and the agreement has been signed.’
Speaking to TMZ, he added: ‘We are thrilled for Katie and her family and are excited to watch as she embarks on the next chapter of her life.
‘We thank Tom’s counsel for their professionalism and diligence that helped bring about this speedy resolution’.
According to TMZ, while Katie has sole custody of Suri, Tom will still get significant custodial time with his daughter.
Apparently the agreement also includes details on what Tom and Katie are allowed to tell Suri regarding religion, including Scientology.
The restrictions are eased as Suri gets older, the website reports.
A separate source, speaking to Radar, also revealed that Suri will remain with Katie in New York, where they currently reside, and will be accompanied by her own nanny and team of bodyguards when she visits father Tom on weekly occasions. However an insider who spoke to TMZ has disputed this.
The insider told Radar: ‘Katie insisted that Suri’s nanny and bodyguards always accompany her when she visits Tom… This will ensure a smooth and easy transition for Suri when she is with Tom.
‘Suri is Katie’s number one priority. Tom only has Scientologists that work for him and Katie insisted that her staff will always be with their daughter.
Out and about: Katie took Suri out in New York today following news she will get sole custody of the six-year-old
‘Under terms of the settlement, Suri isn’t permitted to be exposed to anything Scientology related and this includes going to any Scientology churches, parties, etc. Katie made sure that this was ironclad.’
Suri will also not be expected to attend a Scientology school, like Cruise’s adopted children with ex-wife Nicole Kidman, Isabella and Conor did.
Fingers began pointing even before reasons of their split came to surface.
And earlier today, the rumours circulating their difference in religious opinion, notably the Cocktail actor’s rigid Scientology beliefs, appear to have been confirmed in a joint statement from the couple.
Released by their representatives, the notice states that they will continue to work together as parents and ‘express our respect for each other’s commitment to each of our respective beliefs’.
