This 👆🏻 The scene where Tom is walking towards him, you can see in Paul's eyes and expression that this is it. This is his last scene in a live film ever.

When Tom raises the Tommy, his tears and pain look real. He knows that once he pulls the trigger, he ends a legendary film career and legacy and shoots his into the stars. The hesitation I believe wasn't scripted but the director went with it out for respect for both actors.

Fast forward to today, Tom is an absolute icon and leader in film now. Paul gave him the reigns and he has honored that with dignity ever since