Who Stars In Your Dream Car Movie? - Jalopnik

The question of who should star in a “dream car movie” is driving a Jalopnik discussion mixing Hollywood storytelling and automotive icons. The piece argues that movies can immortalize specific vehicles—citing the Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger and the Ford Mustang from Bullitt—while emphasizing that screen presence often relies on a charismatic lead actor. It also points to upcoming racing-themed content, noting that Tom Cruise will reprise his role as driver Cole Trickle in the long-awaited sequel to Days of Thunder. Separately, the article references the NASCAR context, saying no 1990 season driver remains in the NASCAR Cup Series, but that Trickle will be back.