Tom Cruise's Daredevil Acts: Will Mission Impossible 7 Cast Face Grave Risks?
Tom Cruise's daring stunts in Mission: Impossible 7 have the cast concerned about his safety Brace yourself for an action-packed adventure when the film releases on July 12
Simon Pegg, star of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, acknowledges the concerns shared by him and his co-stars regarding Tom Cruise's daring stunts. As the upcoming Mission: Impossible movie features Cruise reprising his role as Ethan Hunt, he will once again engage in a series of intricate stunts. One of the most prominently showcased stunts involves a motorcycle parachute jump off a cliff, which has garnered significant attention in the film's promotional materials, including a behind-the-scenes featurette screened before IMAX showings of Avatar: The Way of Water.
During the premiere of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One in Rome, Pegg shares his thoughts with Deadline about the genuine danger of Cruise's stunts and the anxiety that arises among the cast when filming. However, Pegg reiterates that Cruise has consistently emerged unscathed from these risky endeavors. Read Pegg's statement on the matter below.
You know, I'm fortunate because Benji remains behind the computer, focusing on his work. In contrast, Tom engages in daring activities like jumping off cliffs on a motorbike and hanging off trains. It's undeniably risky. There is always a lingering fear that something might go wrong and we might lose Tom. Whenever there is a major stunt, we all experience a sense of apprehension, but he consistently manages to successfully accomplish them.
What To Expect From Tom Cruise In Mission: Impossible 7
Cruise is known for going above and beyond to provide thrilling and captivating entertainment, often taking on daring stunts himself. In Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, he astounded audiences by scaling Dubai's Burj Khalifa in an unforgettable action sequence, and in Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, he held onto a plane and held his breath underwater for an impressive six minutes. In the subsequent film, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Cruise executed a real-life HALO jump and gained notoriety for breaking his ankle while leaping from one rooftop to another.
In Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, Cruise once again demonstrates his commitment to pushing the boundaries of practical action scenes. One of the standout stunts involves a motorcycle jump off a cliff, followed by a BASE jump to the base of a mountain. This daring feat, which Cruise himself dubbed as the most dangerous he's ever performed, required months of meticulous planning and over a year of training. It exemplifies the Mission: Impossible franchise's dedication to delivering thrilling and jaw-dropping moments, showcasing Cruise's unwavering determination to entertain audiences.
Additionally, Cruise showcases his talent for driving in an extensive car chase through the streets of Rome, alongside co-star Hayley Atwell. A recently released featurette reveals that Cruise took the wheel for most of the sequence, enhancing the authenticity and adrenaline of the scene. The Mission: Impossible franchise has always been at the forefront of innovative stuntwork, crafting action sequences that push Cruise to his limits. Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning - Part One appears to be the franchise's most ambitious installment yet.
Source: Deadline
