Just Hearing Tom Cruise Talk About His Extreme Wing-Walking Plane Stunt Makes Me Want To Hug The Ground

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The long-awaited release of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” has finally been confirmed for May 23, 2025. Despite some lingering questions about whether this will truly be Tom Cruise’s last action-packed Mission: Impossible film, there’s no denying that it promises to be packed with thrilling, death-defying stunts, many of which the star performs himself. In fact, he’s recently talked about doing some daring wing-walking for this new movie – a prospect that makes me want to stay nice and safe on the ground!

What Did Tom Cruise Say About Wing Walking For Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning?

It’s common knowledge among movie enthusiasts that Tom Cruise is not one to shy away from ensuring his action-packed films are filled with jaw-dropping stunts. Preliminary reviews for the newest MI film have labeled it as a “symphony of danger, high stakes, tension, and humor,” which suggests that it will offer an unprecedented viewing experience.

Throughout his career, Cruise has never shied away from showcasing his daring spirit, particularly in the film “The Final Reckoning.” As you might have heard, some of the action sequences in this movie pushed him to the brink, literally forcing him to battle for survival. One of the most challenging stunts involves the Academy Award-nominated actor wing walking, a feat that required a substantial breakfast. Remarkably, he performed this daring act while the plane was flying at an astonishing 120 miles per hour. Recently, Cruise attended the Cannes Film Festival and unexpectedly dropped by a gathering of TikTok creators (according to Variety). When asked about the stunt, he spoke about it candidly.

As an aerobatic pilot proficient in flying various aircraft, I’m tasked with selecting the ideal plane for my next performance. What colors should it sport? Which engineers will construct this aircraft and maintain its engines, pushing their limits? How far can I take this aircraft to the edge? Now, I find myself in need of a capable crew. I’ll be holding auditions to fill the roles around me. In addition, I’m currently mastering an extreme form of wing-walking, a feat yet unattempted due to its high degree of difficulty.

I’m quite apprehensive just thinking about this stunt, and he hasn’t even elaborated on what it entails, being on the wing of a plane yet. I don’t have much flying experience, but when I do, I handle it reasonably well, even navigating through turbulence. However, there’s absolutely no chance you could convince me to attempt something as terrifying as walking on the wing of an airborne plane. To be honest, I’m not even comfortable getting on the wing of a parked plane. After all, gravity is our friend for a reason! The star further added:

As I find myself in this thrilling cinematic moment, I ponder over the question: How long can I maintain the aircraft upside-down? The engine sputters after a brief interval, signaling it lacks fuel injection, thus predicting its imminent shutdown. Therefore, all we can do is exercise patience and approach this precarious situation methodically. Step by cautious step, that’s how I plan to navigate through this pulse-pounding scenario.

Apologies for any inconvenience. It appears that he was seated on an aircraft at a significant altitude… and understandably, he must have been aware that the engine could fail due to the specific model of the plane being used? However, I appreciate your refusal, sir.

Let me rephrase that for you: The fellow wasn’t joking when he declared this trick to be “truly, extremely extreme.” Most of us will never get close to attempting something like this, whether it’s for work or play. Yet, that’s what makes it enjoyable knowing that Tom Cruise will take the risk on our behalf – daring to stand on a wing (or cliff edge, skyscraper window, etc.) so moviegoers can experience the thrill vicariously. Additionally, we eagerly await the release of the latest Mission: Impossible film in theaters, where we’ll see how another set of mind-blowing dangerous stunts unfold.

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2025-05-14 18:53