Hollywood's Action Direction Following 'Mission: Impossible': What Lies Ahead?
In the thrilling world of action films, the question lingers: Who'll replace Ethan Hunt after Tom Cruise hangs up his IMF suit in The Final Reckoning? With this shimmering franchise reaching some form of culmination, fans can't help but wonder, "What's next?"
As the undisputed face of the series, Tom has sworn allegiance to the Mission: Impossible movies until his last breath. For years, whispers echoed about Jeremy Renner, but it never came to pass. Since Ghost Protocol, Cruise introduced a new action compatriot for each film, including Rebecca Ferguson, Hayley Atwell, and Henry Cavill. Whether intentionally or not, these new faces have put themselves in the running for the coveted lead role, ready to take the reins when an aging Cruise decides to step back.
Should Cruise continue to pursue death-defying stunts, perhaps the next incarnation of the franchise will see him splitting duties with his younger co-stars. The Final Reckoning already toys with this concept, as Hunt leaves his team to perform his signature deep-sea stunts while they handle ground battles.
Could Paramount keep the franchise going without Tom Cruise? With a deal in hand to develop films for Warner Bros., he could potentially warehouse the Mission: Impossible series for a while, giving audiences time to anticipate his triumphant return. If Cruise allows it, this could pave the way for a legacy sequel akin to Top Gun: Maverick, providing a grand send-off for the iconic hero.
But, if not, a new set of action super-spies may take the reins. With the absence of female-fronted spy films a la the Black Widow, opportunities abound for a daring new actress to leap into the fray. Already, the horizon seems to breed a new generation of action stars, hungry to push the limits and prove their mettle.
Dev Patel, Simu Liu, Florence Pugh, and others are eager to burn rubber and prove their worth. It's not unimaginable to see these aspiring action heroes tackling physical set-pieces that require raw skill and determination, leaving fans breathless. Whether studios are willing to grant them this opportunity remains to be seen.
Stay tuned for updates on the Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek universes, the DC Universe in film and TV, and the future of Doctor Who. The action genre is ripe for a shake-up, and any contender could rise to the challenge.
- Technology advancements may play a significant role in the upcoming Mission: Impossible films, as new action heroes prepare to take on the future.
- As Gizmodo and io9 eagerly anticipate, the entertainment world awaits the arrival of a new action star to fill Tom Cruise's shoes in the Movies-and-TV category.
- With the future of the Mission: Impossible franchise uncertain, fans of movies and entertainment can look forward to amazing performances from promising new talent such as Dev Patel, Simu Liu, and Florence Pugh.
