Intense sequence in Tom Cruise's 'M:I 8' almost gave a fan a 'heart attack'

Tom CruiseMission: Impossible 8 director Christopher McQuarrie recently revealed that a fan nearly had a heart attack during a screening because of some daring stunts.

According to McQuarrie, they held a small screening of the film during which the individual revealed that he had suffocated in a certain sequence.

Meanwhile, Tom Cruise is reportedly looking for a new actor to portray the early life of his character Ethan Hunt in future films.

In an interview with Empire MagazineChristopher McQuarrie, director of the upcoming Mission: Impossible – Fallout, revealed that some audience members were shocked by the film's stunning stunts during the screening.

“We had a little screening and someone said, 'I choked up in the whole sequence.' I almost had a heart attack,” McQuarrie said. Game radar.

The 56-year-old filmmaker responded with a sense of pride, saying: “I think we did something right.”

Cruise, 62, who is known for performing nearly all of his death-defying stunts, has consistently raised the stakes for the Mission: Impossible franchise.

In previous “Mission: Impossible” films, Cruise has performed such awe-inspiring feats as skydiving and motorcycle jumps off cliffs.

However, the new film will see the movie star perform his most daring stunt yet, according to reports.

In time empire In the interview, McQuarrie also hinted that the upcoming installment may be the final film, and that it includes the most challenging stunt he and Cruise have ever tackled.

While McQuarrie remained tight-lipped about the details, he wouldn't confirm if it was the stunt that caused viewers to fear for their health.

Cruise is reportedly looking for a new actor to play the younger Ethan Hunt in the next two Mission: Impossible movies.

Sources reveal that Cruise is eager to delve into his iconic character's early life, offering fans a new look at the secret agent's history.

An insider shared that the upcoming eighth and ninth installments will introduce flashes of Ethan's youth, with the young actor appearing in the next film and playing a more prominent role in the ninth.

“Tom wants to bring a new perspective to Mission: Impossible in the next two films and wants to explore Ethan's past,” the source explained. The sun. “They're going to start looking for a new star to take on the role, and they're going to show up a little bit in the next movie and then more in the ninth. It's very important to Tom that they get the right person.”

The insider continued: “They're looking for someone who's completely fresh on the scene and will cause a real stir. It's a huge role, but it's looking to see if they can find the new Tom Cruise.”

“The scenes will take you back to Ethan's early life and explore the things that happened to him before he started working as a spy. It's something they haven't done before in Mission: Impossible and so Tom thinks it could be a really interesting touch for the fans,” they added.

The trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning takes fans on a nostalgic trip, featuring clips from the franchise's early days under legendary director Brian De Palma.

It also features Cruise's iconic portrayal of Ethan Hunt, complete with his signature sprint scenes and a series of jaw-dropping stunts.

In one vivid moment, the “Jack Reacher” star is seen engaging in a knife fight wearing nothing but his underwear.

The trailer also teases underwater scenes, including one where Cruise boards a submarine armed with nuclear warheads and another where he appears to be submerged in the depths of the ocean without any breathing equipment.

Perhaps the most daring sequence sees Cruise clinging to the biplane as it flips upside down and narrowly avoids crashing into a rocky cliff face.

Unlike previous installments with loose connections, “Final Reckoning” is a direct sequel to “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” (2023).

Despite high expectations, “Mission: Impossible – Fallout 1” underperformed at the box office, earning $570 million on a $291 million budget, according to Box Office Mojo.

That was a significant drop from the $791 million brought in by its predecessor, Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018), which was made on just $180 million.

Still, the film was well received by critics, and a significant portion of its bloated $291 million budget was attributed to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The film also faced stiff competition, debuting just a week before the much-anticipated “Barbenheimer” phenomenon — Greta Gerwig's “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan's “Oppenheimer.”

Originally billed as the final chapter of Cruise's Ethan Hunt, director Christopher McQuarrie later disputed these claims during promotion for Dead Reckoning Part One.

Cruise himself has since expressed interest in continuing Hunt's adventures, hinting at future missions even as he gets older.

The film “Mission: Impossible – The Final Conkoning” will arrive in theaters on May 23 of this year.