Tom Cruise worked the red carpet for TWO AND A HALF HOURS at the London premiere of his new film "Lions for Lambs". Tom signed autographs and greeted fans who had waited out in the cold and rain to catch a glimpse of him. He's really trying to hold onto that fan base. That was nice of him.

The 45-year-old star refrained from any of the lively stunts that he has been lampooned for recently while he met the crowd at the world premiere of Lions For Lambs.

But after a previous incident in which the former Top Gun actor was squirted with a water pistol, organisers of this year's premiere were taking no chances.

Bags were searched to check for any devices that could cause similar embarrassment at the red-carpet event in Leicester Square, while TV crews were told not to do live interviews.

Remember how bullshit he got about the water pistol? He looked like he was going to focus his Xenu mind powers and go Carrie on everyone. Tom's wife Katie Holmes and their baby Suri were back in the States, putting the finishing touches on their escape plan. Which means Tom can hit the gay clubs in a wig with a subtle security team. Do it to it, Maverick! Get yourself some Brit twinks!

Photos: Bauer-Griffin Online

More photos of Tom Cruise at the "Lions For Lambs" premiere in London after the jump.