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PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 11: American Actor and Film Producer Tom Cruise rides on a Motorbike with the IOC Flag during the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

We know getting a movie made is tough these days, but studios love money and with this summer's Olympic games it was plain to see: There's gold in them hills.

UNSPECIFIED: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) In this image released on August 11, (L-R) Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg perform at the LA28 Olympic Games Handover Celebration. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for LA28)

Though the beauty and splendor of the City of Light was on full display throughout this summer's games, one couldn't help but feel Tinseltown waiting in the wings, eager to take the reins.

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If you streamed the Olympics on Peacock, you saw Steph Curry hit a ton of 3s. You probably saw a commercial for Curry's debut sitcom even more.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 11: American Actor and Film Producer Tom Cruise rappels from the roof of the Stadium during the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

Cruise's stunt featured him rappelling into the Stad de France to collect the Olympic flag, then skydiving onto the Hollywood Sign.

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Gold medal U.S. men's four rowing team member Justin Best credited Hammer's turn in the 2010 Oscar-winning film for starting his professional career.

Stephen Nedoroscik preparing for the pommel horse competition in the men's team final on July 29.

This gymnastics competition was more global and more inclusive than ever.

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 28: Tom Cruise waves during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Qualification on day two of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 28, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

The well-known stunt aficionado is getting into the games and helping bring them home to Hollywood.

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From documentaries to narrative features, from winter athletics to summer competitions, the games have always inspired great cinematic achievements.

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With Los Angeles hosting in 2028, Hollywood is getting a head-start on their showcase.

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 26: (EDITOR'S NOTE: This Handout screengrab was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images' editorial policy.) This handout released by the Olympic Broadcasting Services, shows a view of singer Celine Dion performing on the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Screengrab by IOC via Getty Images)

Celine Dion capped a cinematic spectacle that weaved live and pre-taped elements in an organic hybrid that assembled itself in your mind.

KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 29: NFL Network host Scott Hanson presents on stage during Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station on April 29, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

The "NFL RedZone" host tells IndieWire that NBC's own whip-around show "Gold Zone" has been the most "daunting" research task of his career.

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