Tom Cruise got into character on Thursday as he filmed a driving scene on the set of his latest movie, One Shot, based on a book of the same name. The actor was spotted on a closed course in Pittsburg, Pa. where he practiced some extreme stunts in a both a bright red 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS and an unmarked police car, sporting bad boy sunglasses and all!

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Driving lessons isn't the only way the Mission: Impossible star is preparing for the action thriller. The 49-year old recently chopped off his long locks and has been showing off a new shorter hairstyle for his role as Jack Reacher, a retired military cop.

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Some fans of the novel are against Tom's casting in the film, complaining Jack is not meant to be an attractive character. What do you think? Is Tom too good looking for the role?