Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Mission: Impossible 7 | |
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Directed by | Christopher McQuarrie |
Screenplay by | Christopher McQuarrie |
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Cinematography | Fraser Taggart |
Edited by | Eddie Hamilton |
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Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release date | July 23, 2021 |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Mission: Impossible 7 is an upcoming action spy film written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie, and starring Tom Cruise, who reprises his role as Ethan Hunt. It is the seventh installment of the Mission Impossible film series and the third film to be directed by McQuarrie following Rogue Nation and Fallout. The cast includes Cruise, Henry Czerny, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, and Vanessa Kirby, all of whom reprise their roles from the previous films, along with Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff, Shea Whigham, and Nicholas Hoult, who will join the franchise.
Cast
- Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, an IMF agent and leader of a team of operatives.
- Henry Czerny as Eugene Kittridge, the former director of IMF last seen in the first Mission Impossible.
- Simon Pegg as Benji Dunn, an IMF technical field agent and a member of Hunt's team.
- Rebecca Ferguson as Ilsa Faust, a former MI6 agent who allied with Hunt's team during Rogue Nation and Fallout.
- Vanessa Kirby as Alanna Mitsopolis, a black market arms dealer also known as the White Widow.
Additionaly Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff, Shea Whigham and Nicholas Hoult have been cast in undisclosed roles.
Production
It was announced by Cruise on January 14, 2019 that the seventh and eighth Mission: Impossible films will be shot back-to-back with McQuarrie writing and directing both films for July 23, 2021 and August 5, 2022 release.[1][2] In February 2019, Ferguson confirmed her return for the seventh installment.[3][4] In September 2019, McQuarrie announced on his Instagram account that Hayley Atwell has joined the cast for the seventh film.[5] In September 2019, Pom Klementieff joined the cast for both the seventh and eighth film.[6] In December 2019, Simon Pegg confirmed his return for the film, with Shea Whigham cast for both films.[7][8] Nicholas Hoult would be added in January 2020, along with the addition of Henry Czerny, reprising his role as Eugene Kittridge for the first time since the 1996 film.[9][10] Vanessa Kirby also announced she was returning for both films.[11]
Filming began on February 20, 2020, in Venice. Filming was to last for 3 weeks before moving to Rome in mid-March for 40 days,[12][13] however due to the coronavirus outbreak becoming more prominent in Italy, production in the country was suspended.[14]
Release
The film is expected to be released on July 23, 2021.[15]
References
- ^ Orange, B. Alan (January 14, 2019). "Next 2 Mission: Impossible Sequels Will Shoot Back-To-Back with Fallout Director". MovieWeb. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ^ Williams, Trey (January 14, 2019). "'Fallout' Director Christopher McQuarrie to Write, Direct Next 2 'Mission: Impossible' Films". TheWrap. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ^ Starkey, Adam (February 6, 2019). "Rebecca Ferguson confirms she'll be back for Mission: Impossible 7". Metro. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
- ^ Anderton, Ethan (February 8, 2019). "'Mission: Impossible 7' Will See the Return of Rebecca Ferguson's Ilsa Faust". Slash Film. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
- ^ Couch, Aaron; Kit, Borys (September 6, 2019). "Hayley Atwell Joins Tom Cruise in Next 'Mission: Impossible' Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (November 19, 2019). "Next 'Mission: Impossible' Movies Cast 'Guardians' Star Pom Klementieff". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
- ^ It Sure Sounds Like Simon Pegg Announced He’s Back For ‘Mission: Impossible 7’
- ^ Couch, Aaron (December 20, 2019). "Next 'Mission: Impossible' Movies Cast Shea Whigham". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (January 9, 2020). "Nicholas Hoult Joins Tom Cruise in Next 'Mission: Impossible'". Variety. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ Classic 'Mission: Impossible' Character Returning for Sequels
- ^ Vanessa Kirby shares her powerful thoughts on self-doubt, quietening her self-critic and learning the art of self-forgiveness
- ^ Jones, Mike (January 19, 2020). "Mission Impossible 7 Filming in Rome, Simon Pegg Returning". Screen Rant.
- ^ MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7, LE RIPRESE DELL'ACTION CON TOM CRUISE AL VIA A VENEZIA (in Italian)
- ^ ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ Venice, Italy Shoot To Halt Due To Coronavirus
- ^ McNary, Dave (February 1, 2019). "Tom Cruise 'Mission: Impossible' Movies Dated for Summers of 2021, 2022". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
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