Unveiling the Secrets: Mission Impossible 7 Star Reveals the Electrifying Reason Behind His Relentless Pursuit of Ethan!
Briggs returns in Mission: Impossible 8, intensifying the chase of Ethan Unveiling his motive, this article delves into how Briggs plays a crucial role in the thrilling plot
Summary
In the upcoming Mission: Impossible movie, there are indications that Shea Whigham's character, Briggs, shares a personal history with Ethan Hunt, suggesting that their relationship will be explored further.Briggs and Degas, the CIA duo, are set to reappear in Mission: Impossible 8, possibly continuing their mission to retrieve Ethan Hunt.
Mission: Impossible 7 star Shea Whigham has sparked curiosity by hinting at the hidden motive driving his character's relentless pursuit of Ethan Hunt throughout the film. In this latest installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise, Tom Cruise's iconic protagonist finds himself and his IMF team facing off against an unprecedented adversary - an AI with astute self-awareness that effortlessly infiltrates any system and employs intricate algorithms to anticipate their every move. As Hunt and his comrades strive to neutralize this ethereal menace, they must also contend with Briggs and Degas, a CIA duo on a seemingly unattainable mission: apprehending Hunt and delivering him to justice.
Briggs' determination to keep up with the elusive Hunt in Mission: Impossible 7 is well-known among those who watched the film. However, the reason behind his relentless pursuit is not so clear. In a recent interview with /Film, Whigham shed some light on Briggs' motivation, hinting at a history between his character and Cruise's that will be explored in the next installment of the Mission: Impossible series. Here's what Whigham had to say:
"I insisted that there had to be a compelling reason for Briggs to chase [Ethan]. Otherwise, it wouldn't make sense for him to be constantly one step behind across different countries. I wanted to heighten that tension without explicitly explaining it, leaving it open for the next movie. Additionally, I wanted to pay homage to films like 'Midnight Run' and 'The Fugitive' which I love. So we incorporated some elements from those movies and made Briggs a wild card. He would stop at nothing to apprehend Ethan, with a personal and genuine motivation driving him underneath it all. ... In true 'Mission' fashion, I cannot disclose more."
How Does Briggs Figure Into Mission: Impossible 8
The climax of Dead Reckoning – Part One sets up the mission for Part Two, which involves a sunken Russian submarine and a mysterious key that may unlock the secrets of the terrifying AI known as "The Entity." Ethan Hunt is eager to accept the challenge of reaching the sunken sub, and it's likely that his old IMF friends Benji and Luther will join him. Grace, played by Hayley Atwell, and Paris, played by Pom Klementieff, will also be on board, although it's uncertain where their loyalties lie. Gabriel, portrayed by Esai Morales, will make an appearance as well, with unresolved issues with Ethan.
Additionally, the characters Briggs and Degas will return in Mission: Impossible 8, still tasked with bringing Ethan Hunt back. The role of the CIA duo and their boss Kittridge in the overall picture remains a mystery, but there is a suggestion that Briggs may have a past connection with Ethan Hunt, much like Gabriel. While it's possible that Briggs' backstory serves as motivation for the actor rather than a significant part of Christopher McQuarrie's storyline for the Mission: Impossible 7 follow-up, it will be intriguing to see how things unfold for Briggs and Degas as they once again pursue the elusive Ethan Hunt.
Source: /Film
