Tom Cruise’s CRAZIEST Mission: Impossible Stunt Ever

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In a recent interview, director Christopher McQuarrie reveals an uncommon source of inspiration for one of the major stunts in “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.” McQuarrie has been the primary creative mind behind the “Mission: Impossible” series for quite some time now, beginning with “Rogue Nation” in 2015 and continuing with directing additional installments. The upcoming film, “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” marks Ethan Hunt’s final chapter and will hit theaters next week. The cast includes Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, and Esai Morales.

At a Masterclass during the Cannes Film Festival, as reported by ScreenRant, McQuarrie discussed the creation of one daring stunt in Mission Impossible: Fallout. This exhilarating scene, referred to as “the most outrageous stunt in the movie“, started when the director shared a TikTok video with Cruise, hoping he’d find it entertaining. Instead, Cruise expressed excitement by saying “I could pull that off!“. This led to the filming of a scene where Cruise is seen hanging onto the wing of an airplane. You can read McQuarrie’s full quote about this incredible sequence below.

In the movie, the most daring act, performed right at the climax, was inspired by my impulsive decision to share a TikTok video with Tom, believing he’d just find it amusing. But he responded, ‘I could pull that off!’ To which I replied, ‘You can’t!’ He persisted, ‘Yes, I can!’ And thus, we began planning the sequence… A question I’m frequently asked is whether Tom comes up with ideas I turn down? No. Do I have regrets about suggesting numerous things to Tom? Yes.

Amidst the thrilling scenes, there I was, perched precariously on the wing of an aircraft. The excitement between us always begins with the question, “What’s your take on this one?” With the last film ending at a submarine location, I had a sequence in mind. Tom, however, was set on a wingwalking scene. In the heat of these sequences, when self-doubt and ambition threaten to overwhelm, it’s the moment where the non-originator of the idea looks at the creator, pauses, and reminds them, “This was your vision.” It seems our ideas often carry lessons that resonate deeply.

What This Means For Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

Cruise Is Known For His Big Stunts

In keeping with Tom Cruise’s past exploits, this tale follows suit. Known for his bold approach to action sequences, often executing his own stunts in films, Cruise has truly shone in the Mission: Impossible series, where he’s pushed boundaries with death-defying feats like dangling from a commercial jet and holding his breath underwater for extended periods. The wing walking scene represents another instance of such risky stunts that Cruise has undertaken for the silver screen.

It wasn’t just McQuarrie who felt that Tom Cruise’s wing walking was risky; in a recent interview with GQ, McQuarrie detailed how they consulted with professional wing walkers to plan the stunt. Many experts expressed concerns such as “That will never happen. You can never do that“. Despite these initial challenges, they eventually found wing walkers willing to help pull off the stunt. The skepticism from experienced professionals underscores just how daring Tom Cruise’s final stunt in The Final Reckoning truly was.

Our Take On The Final Reckoning Stunt Work

It Has Been Heavily Featured In The Trailer

In the promotional strategy for “Mission: Impossible – Fallout”, the thrilling wing-walking stunt has been emphasized. While some viewers have noted that this film may have fewer high-octane sequences compared to other installments, they’ve praised the ones present as particularly effective. With McQuarrie’s depiction of this daring stunt and its extraordinary execution, I’m convinced that there’s indeed plenty of action to enjoy, even if it’s not as abundant as in other films from the series. Thus, despite the fewer action scenes, the movie still offers a satisfying viewing experience.

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2025-05-14 19:13