Marvelous Crossover: Hayley Atwell Unveils Her Thrilling Dynamic in 'Mission Impossible 7' Compared to Her Iconic 'Agent Carter' Role

In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Hayley Atwell, star of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, shared insights on a possible crossover with her Marvel character, Agent Carter. The seventh installment of the espionage franchise has been well received by critics, who have praised Atwell's portrayal of her new character, Grace. Alongside Atwell and Tom Cruise, the film also features Rebecca Ferguson from Dune, Cary Elwes from BlackBerry, and Simon Pegg, a regular in the Mission: Impossible series. Analyzing her character Grace, Atwell compared her to her iconic role as Agent Carter and speculated on how the two characters might interact.

Hayley Atwell believes that the character Grace in the show is akin to Agent Carter's mischievous younger sister. Atwell imagines Peggy Carter reacting with exasperation, wondering what sort of trouble Grace has gotten herself into this time, and anticipating the need to rescue her. Peggy and Grace are portrayed as two sides of the same coin, with Grace being more impulsive and less controlled than Peggy.

However, while Peggy knows her worth and has a firm grasp on her values, Grace is still unsure of herself. Atwell envisions Peggy as being a suitable mentor for Grace, providing guidance and support.

How Her Time In The MCU Prepared Hayley Atwell For Mission: Impossible 7

Despite having already undergone intense training for Mission: Impossible, Atwell is no stranger to performing incredible stunts. In her previous work on Marvel's Agent Carter and other Marvel projects, she frequently took on the challenge of executing her own stunts. These included intricate fight choreography, a skill set that is also heavily featured in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One. Although Grace's character is not an IMF agent herself, her previous experience in performing stunts and portraying espionage-centric roles undoubtedly contributed to Atwell's impressive abilities.

The Mission: Impossible franchise is renowned for featuring beloved characters in every installment, such as Ethan's trusted IMF colleague Benji or the enemy-turned-ally Ilsa Faust. Introducing a new character to this lineup is always a risk, as fans may not readily accept a new addition if they do not seamlessly fit in with the established cast. However, Atwell's character in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One effortlessly blends in due to a combination of well-crafted writing and her prior experience in a similar role.