Tom Cruise Intends to Keep Making Movies Into His 100s: “I Will Never Stop”

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Following its premiere at Cannes a week ago, “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” is now making its global tour, with its New York debut taking place on Sunday evening.

In the Mission: Impossible series, the eighth installment titled The Final Reckoning is being advertised as Tom Cruise’s last portrayal of Ethan Hunt. On the red carpet, Cruise himself confirmed this to The Hollywood Reporter, saying, “It really is the final one! And it’s not called ‘final’ without reason.”

The eighth film in the Mission: Impossible series, The Final Reckoning, is being marketed as Tom Cruise’s last performance as Ethan Hunt. On the red carpet, Cruise himself confirmed this to The Hollywood Reporter, stating, “It truly is the final one! And it’s not called ‘final’ without a reason.”)

Two years back, Cruise expressed that Harrison Ford’s 80-year-old career had inspired him and he aimed to continue working on the Mission: Impossible films until reaching Ford’s age. Recently, when The Hollywood Reporter inquired about this statement and whether his plans had shifted (given that he is now 62), Cruise clarified, “In fact, I said I will make movies into my eighties; in actuality, I intend to keep making them well into my hundreds.

He stated that he would persistently continue with his actions, be it in dramatic or comedic films, and he expressed his enthusiasm about this.

Reflecting on almost three decades of the Mission: Impossible series, starting in 1996, Tom Cruise expressed his difficulty in choosing a single rewarding aspect because he’s been richly rewarded at various levels. This includes collaborating with talented filmmakers, working alongside amazing crews, immersing himself in diverse cultures, gaining insights into storytelling, life, leadership, character development, and every facet of filmmaking. He considers this journey exceptional and feels fortunate to create the films he does, as he continues to enjoy the process immensely.

As for any rituals he follows before tackling the movie’s daring stunts, the actor playfully remarked, “There’s a variety of pre-stunt routines that help keep me safe – these depend on what I’m doing and how much preparation is needed. A lot of care goes into it, and they are quite intricate and fascinating.

In the movie titled “The Final Reckoning“, we have Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Pom Klementieff, Greg Tarzan Davis, Angela Bassett, Esai Morales, Henry Czerny, Charles Parnell, Holt McCallany, Nick Offerman, Tramell Tillman, and Katy O’Brian joining Tom Cruise. For the fourth time, Christopher McQuarrie is directing a Mission: Impossible film. At the premiere, he praised Cruise, saying, “He’s incredibly generous and game for anything. Even if he doesn’t quite grasp something, he eagerly dives into it without hesitation. He’s not just a great teacher but also an excellent student.”

In the movie called “The Final Reckoning“, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Pom Klementieff, Greg Tarzan Davis, Angela Bassett, Esai Morales, Henry Czerny, Charles Parnell, Holt McCallany, Nick Offerman, Tramell Tillman, and Katy O’Brian join Tom Cruise. For the fourth time, Christopher McQuarrie takes the director’s chair for a Mission: Impossible film. At the premiere, he complimented Cruise by saying that he is both generous and willing to take on any challenge, even if he doesn’t fully understand something; he readily jumps into it without hesitation. He also noted that Cruise makes a great teacher and student.)

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning hits theaters Friday.

Neha Joy contributed to this report.

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2025-05-19 03:54