Stunt in 'Mission: Impossible' nearly results in Tom Cruise suffering a broken back
Tom Cruise, the iconic action star, has once again pushed the boundaries of on-screen stunts in the latest installment of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise. In "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning," Cruise reprised his role as Ethan Hunt for the eighth time, and this time, the stakes were higher than ever.
The climactic scene of the film saw Cruise's character leaping from one plane to another midair, a feat that required a daring biplane stunt. Cruise clung to the wing of the plane, grabbing a seat belt and holding on for dear life as the plane flipped upside down, narrowly avoiding a catastrophic fall.
The stunt, as revealed in bonus content from the digital release of the film, nearly caused Cruise to break his back. Director Christopher McQuarrie, who helmed "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning," described the stunt as causing Cruise's hands to swell and separating the joints in his fingers. The intense scene left Cruise with significant pain in his body, a testament to his commitment to delivering authentic action sequences.
McQuarrie joked about Cruise improvising during the stunt sequence, adding an element of unpredictability to the already thrilling scene. Despite the brutal nature of the stunt, Cruise vowed to continue working on action films for the rest of his career, even mentioning he might work into his 100s.
At the premiere of "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning," Cruise attended alongside other cast members and crew. Lori Bashian contributed to the report about Cruise's comments and the final installment of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise.
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With "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" pegged as the final installment in the "Mission: Impossible" franchise, Cruise's portrayal of Ethan Hunt will be missed. However, with Cruise's commitment to action films, fans can look forward to more thrilling stunts in the future.
