Tom Cruise faced an unexpected setback while shooting a daring stunt for the latest installment of the Mission: Impossible series.
The Hollywood star fractured his ankle during the filming of Mission: Impossible – Fallout, and raw footage captures the precise moment of the unfortunate incident.
During a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show with co-stars Rebecca Ferguson, Simon Pegg, and Henry Cavill, Cruise shared insights into the mishap that unfolded during a rooftop chase scene filmed in London.
Recounting the event, he disclosed, “I was pursuing Henry and the plan was to hit the wall’s edge and propel myself over it.
However, the misstep occurred when my foot collided with the wall.”
Immediately recognizing the severity of the injury, Cruise bravely decided to continue the scene after realizing his ankle was broken.
He promptly declared, “It’s fractured.
Let’s wrap it up.
Take me to the hospital,” signaling the end of the shoot as everyone scrambled to arrange medical assistance and adjust their schedules.
Christopher McQuarrie helms the direction of this latest Mission: Impossible feature, a highly anticipated follow-up to the successful 2015 release, Rogue Nation.
Titled Mission: Impossible – Fallout, the film has garnered widespread praise from audiences and critics alike and boasts an ensemble cast including Angela Bassett, Alec Baldwin, Vanessa Kirby, and Ving Rhames.
Amid a plethora of sequels dominating the film landscape in 2018, Mission: Impossible – Fallout stands out as a refreshing addition to the cinematic realm.
The movie showcases not only Cruise’s dedication to his craft but also the resilience and commitment of the entire production team, highlighting the challenges and risks inherent in creating high-octane action sequences that captivate viewers.
As the audience eagerly awaits the next adventure in the Mission: Impossible saga, Michelle Monaghan’s character Julia Meade, introduced in 2006’s Mission: Impossible III, makes a return appearance, adding further depth to the storyline.
Currently showing in theaters, Mission: Impossible – Fallout promises an exhilarating experience for fans of the franchise and newcomers alike.
Looking ahead, the cinematic universe is poised for another iconic revival with the forthcoming sequel to the beloved 1986 classic, Top Gun.
Featuring a star-studded cast comprising Val Kilmer, Miles Teller, and Jennifer Connelly, the upcoming Top Gun installment is set to reignite nostalgia and introduce a new generation to the thrill of aerial combat and camaraderie on the big screen.
