One of Hollywood’s most bankable stars has declared his intentions to continue making movies well into his old age. That icon is none other thanTom Cruise, who most recently was involved in the eighth and final installment intheMission: Impossiblefilm series,The Final Reckoning. While the profitable franchise comes to an end this Friday, Cruise has spoken out about his future in acting, assuring fans that he’s certainly not done with his action roles and will keep entertaining until his 100s.
Following its debut last week at theCannes Film Festival,Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoningpremiered in New York on Sunday night, where Cruise spoke toThe Hollywood Reporterabout his future in Hollywood. He was reminded of his quote two years ago when he mentioned being inspired by 80-year-oldHarrison Ford’s career and wanted to keep makingMission: Impossiblefilms until he was Ford’s age. When asked about the quote and if his mind had been changed, he declared:
“I actually said I’m going to make movies into my 80s; actually,I’m going to make them into my 100s. I will never stop.I will never stop doing action, I will never stop doing drama, comedy films— I’m excited.”
Amid the conversation, the award-winning actor also confirmed thatMission: Impossible—The Final Reckoningis the last chapter in the franchise, saying, “It’s the final! It’s not called ‘final’ for nothing.” This has been such a heartfelt journey for Cruise, who joined the franchise almost thirty years ago, and he didn’t hesitate to acknowledge the creatives he has worked with over these rewarding years. He added of the franchise’s contribution to his acting and producing prowess:
“Everything that I’ve learned and continue to learn about storytelling, about life, about leadership, about character and every aspect of filmmaking. It’s been exceptional, it really is exceptional. I feel very fortunate to be able to make the films that I make, and I love it, I just [love] making movies.”
Tom Cruise Has Plans Beyond ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’
Set to land in theaters on Friday, May 23,The Final Reckoningis the sequel to 2023’sMission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Oneand is regarded as one ofthe most expensive films ever made, with an estimated budget of $300–400 million. Cruise returns in full force as Etan Hunt and is joined byHayley Atwell,Ving Rhames,Simon Pegg,Henry Czerny, andAngela Bassett, all of whom reprise their roles from the previous films. Others included in the cast list arePom Klementieff,Greg Tarzan Davis,Esai Morales,Charles Parnell,Holt McCallany,Nick Offerman,Tramell Tillman, andKaty O’Brian. Furthermore,Christopher McQuarriereturns as director, marking his fourthMission: Impossiblefilm.
Expect the epic action spy film in theaters this Friday and stay tuned to Collider for further updates.
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Source:The Hollywood Reporter
