Following the release of "Mission: Impossible", anticipation brews over Hollywood's future action flicks.
The End of an Era: Mission: Impossible at a Crossroads
After a jaw-dropping 30 years, 6 movies, and a multitude of death-defying stunts, we've reached the supposed end with The Final Reckoning. So, what's next for our favorite IMF agent, Ethan Hunt, and the thrilling franchise he's anchored?
Ethan Hunt is the heart of the series, and he's made it crystal clear his devotion to these films will persist until his courageous spirit fades away. For years, whispers have circulated that a new actor might take the lead if Cruise decided to hang up his spy gear – a possibility thwarted by the actor himself. Yet, since the introduction of Rebecca Ferguson's Ilsa Faust in Rogue Nation, Tom Cruise has been flanked by a fellow action star every time he reloaded his pistol.
As Ilsa, Hayley Atwell's Grace, and Henry Cavill's August Walker, each have demonstrated their potential to pick up the mantle, even if it means sharing the duties with Ethan, who remains the master of those spine-tingling, death-defying stunts.
Split between a deep-sea mission and a battle against Russian special forces, the latest movie in the series saw Ethan Hunting alone, while his team took on St. Matthew's Island. The franchise consistently builds on its past, so it's reasonable to assume this pattern could continue if Cruise insists on leading these films until his body says otherwise.
However, Cruise has secured a deal with Warner Bros. to develop and produce films, including a possible collaboration with acclaimed director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, and even an Edge of Tomorrow sequel. If Cruise relents, Paramount could potentially keep the franchise running without him for a movie or two, allowing audiences to pine for the return of Ethan while becoming invested in a fresh set of characters.
In that event, a grand reunion of Ethan and the IMF family could serve as an epic, legacy sequel, potentially as awe-inspiring as Top Gun: Maverick. But, if that's not the way forward, we might see a new wave of action-spy films emerge.
As the last of the big genre franchises, Mission, Jason Bourne, and James Bond, remain in limbo, the scene is ripe for new talent to make a name for themselves. Actors eager for the challenge include Dev Patel, Simu Liu, and Florence Pugh, who leaped off a skyscraper for a thrilling stunt in Thunderbolts.
A focus on practical work, as championed by Tom Cruise, is one of Mission's key strengths. This new generation of actors seems determined to follow in the footsteps of the master, and audiences are more than willing to fill theater seats for movies that look authentic and pulse-pounding. Whether studios will provide the opportunities to create such memorable, unforgettable action sequences remains to be seen.
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