Tom Cruise is reportedly making some big changes to his next Mission: Impossible movie, and if he has his way, it could be quite different.
The legendary actor and stuntman is apparently looking for young Ethan Hunt to play the role in the next two films in the series. According to solar. Sources say Cruise is keen to give the series a “fresh start” and will take fans back in time with a story that delves into secret agent Hunt's childhood. Sources say Cruise is considering his options and plans to cast young actors for the lead roles in the eighth and ninth films.
LONDON, UK – JUNE 22: At the UK premiere of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1 presented by Paramount Pictures and Skydance at Odeon Lux Leicester Square on June 22, 2023 in London, England. Tom Cruise will be in attendance. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images, Paramount Pictures)
This will be a huge opportunity for the young actor cast in this role.
“Tom is keen to put a new spin on Mission: Impossible in his next two films and wants to delve a little deeper into Ethan's past,” a source told The Sun newspaper. Ta.
“They are planning to start looking for a young star to take on the role, who will have a small part in the next film and more in the ninth film,” the source said.
This is undoubtedly an important undertaking that will have a notable impact on the blockbuster film series.
“Finding the right person is very important to Tom,” the source said.
“They are looking for a young player who is just coming onto the scene and can cause a real stir,” a source told The Sun newspaper.
“This is a very important role, and we're trying to find a young Tom Cruise.”
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – JUNE 22: Tom Cruise attends the Paramount Pictures and Skydance sponsored Mission: Impossible at the Odeon Lux Leicester Square on June 22, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. Attended the UK premiere of Dead Reckoning Part 1. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Details may not be finalized yet, but the main direction for the new character seems to be set in stone.
“This scene depicts Ethan's early life and explores what happened to him before he started working as a spy,” a source told The Sun. (Related: Tom Cruise receives U.S. Navy's highest honor for his role in movies)
“This is something that Mission: Impossible has never done before, so Tom thinks it could be a very interesting development for fans,” the source said.
