what happens when Tom Cruise jumping off a cliff in Norway. No, this is not a joke, this is one of the famous action star’s most dangerous stunts in the highly anticipated upcoming movie. Mission Impossible - Paying for Death, Part One. Paramount Pictures has just released a new behind-the-scenes featurette that explores the making of one of Cruise’s most daring stunts to date. A new gimmick has been created for the highly anticipated film, which is due for release on July 14, 2023.
The short begins with an ominous overhead shot rolling down a cliff in Hellesylt, Norway. A long ramp meanders over a rocky edge, looking down into a deep plumb line. “This is by far the most dangerous thing we’ve ever done,” Cruz says in a voice-over. Cruz then goes on to detail the exact staging of the stunt and that this particular scenario has been in development for several years. The stunt is difficult and involves a motorcycle chase off a cliff, which then ends with a jump. All this must take place in one of the most dangerous and beautiful places on earth.
The short film then turns into a caption Mission impossible reveals the theme and process of performing this dangerous but exciting new stunt. And it looks like Cruz has taken the driver’s seat when it comes to coordinating stunts. Film director, Christopher McQuarrienoted that Cruz was responsible for bringing together the experts needed to carry out such a risky move.
‘Mission: Impossible: Paying for Death’ director Christopher McQuarrie shares pompous behind-the-scenes footage
The short doesn’t shy away from Cruise’s dedication to his stunt work. From measuring his bike’s speed by ear to flying over cardboard-filled quarries with nothing more than a wire to keep him aloft, it’s clear that Cruz’s devotion is more than just words. “It all comes down to one thing,” Cruz says, “the audience.” And soon the audience will be able to see the fruits of the labor of the film crew, as the new film will finally hit theaters four years after it was originally announced.
Cruz is, of course, filming a new movie. And colleagues join him again Simon Pegg and Vanessa Kirby among others. The shooting of the film was complicated not only by the difficult stunt work, but also by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it seems that even with all these extenuating circumstances, Cruz and his team managed to complete the (mission) impossible.
Watch the short film below:
Source: Collider
