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There’s no denying that Tom Cruise excels at executing thrilling actions with an uncanny sense of realism, a trait showcased magnificently in the film “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning“. This action, as our review emphasizes, is nothing short of spectacular on screen. Yet, this level of excellence doesn’t come without extensive preparation. As you might recall from the making of “Top Gun: Maverick“, such preparations can be quite intense. Similarly, the recent “M:I” production also demanded rigorous training, a fact confirmed by Greg Tarzan Davis, who starred in both films.

As the countdown to the 2025 release of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” gathers pace, there’s been lots of excitement about its spectacular plane stunts and overall action. Recently, TopMob’s Jeff McCobb sat down with the cast for an interview, asking Greg Tarzan Davis – who plays Degas in “Dead Reckoning” and “Final Reckoning”, as well as Coyote in “Top Gun: Maverick” – whether the training for the Mission: Impossible (M:I) film was like that of Top Gun. To this, the actor replied:

Essentially, Tom believes in being ready for anything life might throw at us. To achieve this readiness, he exposed us to various activities such as motorbike riding, dirt biking, handling weapons, martial arts, skydiving, drifting, and racing. It’s like we went through a specific training program designed to boost our confidence and show that we can handle any challenge that comes our way.

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The phrase “Always be prepared” seemed to be a recurring theme in both M:I and Top Gun, given that both series are filled with high-risk action scenes that require extensive training and safety measures. In other words, for the characters in Mission: Impossible, whether they’re maneuvering a dirtbike or driving during a chase, the actors are well-prepared to execute these stunts, and they fully comprehend the missions they have agreed to undertake.

During the boot camp for “Top Gun: Maverick,” the actors underwent rigorous training to become proficient at flying F/A-18s. Flying alongside fighter pilots is not an easy feat, and Lewis Pullman confessed to experiencing airsickness in the cockpit at some point. Miles Teller also shared that they were pushed to their limits while filming the movie.

Teller pointed out that, given everyone was essentially small-scale versions of Tom, responsible for making the film, it was essential that they prepare themselves in a way similar to how Tom would.

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It seems that the mindset and intense training also apply to the “Mission: Impossible” series. Although they don’t pilot fighter jets in these films, they engage in car chases, fights, and perform death-defying stunts, making boot camp essential. As Greg Tarzan Davis noted, they strove to be “confident” and “capable of handling any situation.

Observing the backstory of how casts prepare for films like these adds an extra layer of admiration to my appreciation. Watching the breathtaking movie spectacle on the big screen is thrilling, but it’s the dedication, time spent, and preparation that really leave me in awe when I realize what goes into creating such masterpieces.

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2025-05-21 19:48