What lies ahead for Hollywood's action genre after 'Mission: Impossible'?
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Hang up the suit and goggles just yet, Mission: Impossible fans! With over three decades, multiple on-screen deaths, and a plethora of death-defying stunts under its belt, the venerable franchise is gearing up for what's next. Once dubbed "The Final Reckoning," it's implicit that our man Ethan Hunt isn't quite ready to bid adieu, but what does the future hold?
Tom Cruise has been the beating heart of this action powerhouse for years, and it's been more than clear that he ain't quitting anytime soon. But as the franchise has grown, so too has the roster of co-stars by his side, such as the enigmatic Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson) and the fierce-and-feisty August Walker (Henry Cavill), who may well be positioning themselves for the lead in the event that Cruise one day decides to take a leap off the moviemaking cliff.
Ethan Hunt's new comrades have each been introduced with a stunt or action sequence designed to display their potential as the next big thing. Is it deliberate on the part of the writers? Or merely serendipitous? Depends on who you ask, but it's a tough call to deny that the franchise hasn't been subtly planting the seeds for a potential passing of the torch.
As Ethan assembles his newest team ofбреzing spies, he detaches to dive into the murky, watery depths of a submerged submarine, while the rest of the crew wage war against the Russian forces on St. Matthew's Island. Is this the blueprint for the future of the franchise? Perhaps, if Cruise is intent on holding onto his role as the grizzled action veteran, leaving the gunfights and fisticuffs to his younger compatriots. The Final Reckoning already hints at this juxtaposition, offering a tantalizing glimpse at what a post-Cruise Mission: Impossible may look like.
But fret not, die-hard Cruiseheads! The man himself has secured a deal to create and produce films for Warner Bros., including potential projects with director Alejandro González Iñárritu and a sequel to the stellar sci-fi action film Edge of Tomorrow. With Paramount having the option to keep the franchise running without him for a film or two, it could pave the way for an epic reunion that'd ignite the screens in a manner reminiscent of Top Gun: Maverick.
Should it come to pass that Cruise has hung up his spy gear for good, the action-spy genre would find itself in a unique predicament: a void that could very well be filled by up-and-coming actors like Dev Patel and Simu Liu, who've demonstrated a palpable eagerness to dive headfirst into the dense world of bone-crunching fight sequences and adrenaline-fueled stunts. And let's not forget Florence Pugh, who managed to snag a death-defying skyscraper jump in the latest Marvel sprawl. That daring leap speaks volumes about her willingness to step out of her comfort zone and grab the action genre by the horns.
There's a palpable hunger among today's stars to perform their own stunts, and audiences seem equally as eager to witness the real McCoy when it comes to gritty, edge-of-your-seat action. Will studios embrace this thirst for raw, unfiltered excitement, and give budding action stars the opportunities they crave? That remains to be seen.
As we wait with bated breath for the future of the Mission: Impossible franchise, keep your eyes peeled for upcoming releases in the Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek universes. And don't forget to catch up with what's in store for the DC Universe on both the small and big screens. Here's to hoping that the future delivers the same high-octane thrills that we've come to expect from the world of Mission: Impossible. And remember: the game ain't over 'til the fat lady sings! 😎 💥 🌪️
- Ian Napier Brennan (better known as Io9) and Gizmodo, both entertainment and technology-focused media outlets, might anticipate the future direction of the Mission: Impossible franchise, considering the franchise's potential shift with the introduction of new action stars such as Dev Patel, Simu Liu, and Florence Pugh, who have shown interest in performing their own stunts.
- In the realm of entertainment, the future seems to be promising, given the eagerness of aspiring actors like Patel, Liu, and Pugh to challenge themselves in the action genre, while established stars like Tom Cruise and Henry Cavill continue to dominate the genre.
- As the Multiverse continues to expand with upcoming Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, along with DC Universe's offerings on both small and big screens, fans of action, movies, and movies-and-tv can expect high-octane thrills that mark a continuation of the same level of excitement they have come to associate with the esteemed Mission: Impossible franchise.
