Jeremy Renner‘s decision to step away from the Mission: Impossible franchise left many fans curious about his reasons. The actor, who portrayed Imf agent William Brandt, opened up on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, revealing the challenges that led to his departure. Balancing Family and Film Commitments Renner highlighted the grueling filming schedules and set pieces that are intrinsic to the series. He said, I can’t go out for a year and a half; I gotta go be a dad… So I was landlocked out here; I couldn’t film overseas anymore. This commitment to his young daughter meant that he...
- 6/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Jeremy Renner, known for his role in the movie Ghost Protocol, recently opened up about his reasons for stepping away from Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible franchise. Renner, who portrayed Imf agent William Brandt, became a fan favorite with his compelling backstory that closely intertwined with Ethan Hunt’s narrative. However, his character was mysteriously absent in Mission: Impossible – Fallout. Family Commitment Takes Priority In a candid interview with Collider, the 53-year-old actor revealed that he left the franchise to prioritize time with his family, particularly his daughter Ava. I had to leave that , said Renner. It requires a lot...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Could Jeremy Renner’s ‘Mission: Impossible’ character William Brandt be back in action? In a recent interview with Collider, Jeremy Renner discussed his tenure in the Mission: Impossible franchise, where he portrayed William Brandt. Reflecting on his role alongside Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt, Renner shared insights into why he stepped away and hinted at a possible return. Renner, who starred in both 2011’s Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation, mentioned the challenges of being part of such an extensive franchise. He explained, I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom so much. We had...
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Jeremy Renner, known for his role as Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, made waves in the action genre with his portrayal of William Brandt in the Mission: Impossible franchise. His debut came with Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011), followed by a reprisal in Rogue Nation (2015). Renner’s character quickly became a beloved part of the franchise. However, fans were left wondering about his absence in Fallout (2018). The reason, as Renner himself explained, had much to do with personal priorities. As he put it: I had to leave that. I was supposed to do more with them. I...
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Jeremy Renner wanted to Rennervate the script for “Mission: Impossible — Fallout” after realizing his character was going to be killed off.
During an appearance on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast (video below), Renner revealed that he turned down reprising his role of Imf agent William Brandt for the 2018 franchise installment. Renner was asked to film for one week to close out Brandt’s “M:i” arc after he starred in 2011’s “Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol” and 2015’s “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation.”
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!” Renner said. “If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right.
During an appearance on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast (video below), Renner revealed that he turned down reprising his role of Imf agent William Brandt for the 2018 franchise installment. Renner was asked to film for one week to close out Brandt’s “M:i” arc after he starred in 2011’s “Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol” and 2015’s “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation.”
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!” Renner said. “If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right.
- 6/5/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Jeremy Renner’s William Brandt was a bad*ss Imf agent introduced in Tom Cruise’s fourth film, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. Renner reprised his role in the next movie, Rogue Nation, and was even rumored to take over the series from Cruise. However, he left the series right before the sixth film and it may have to do with one of the ideas from director Christopher McQuarrie.
Jeremy Renner and Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | Paramount Pictures
McQuarrie took over as the director of the films from Rogue Nation onwards and planned to kill off Renner’s character in Fallout. Renner didn’t want to go out like that in the films and turned down the opportunity to appear in the sixth film.
Jeremy Renner Was Not Happy With Mission: Impossible Director’s Idea To Kill Him Off Jeremy Renner as William Brandt in Mission: Impossible –...
Jeremy Renner and Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | Paramount Pictures
McQuarrie took over as the director of the films from Rogue Nation onwards and planned to kill off Renner’s character in Fallout. Renner didn’t want to go out like that in the films and turned down the opportunity to appear in the sixth film.
Jeremy Renner Was Not Happy With Mission: Impossible Director’s Idea To Kill Him Off Jeremy Renner as William Brandt in Mission: Impossible –...
- 6/5/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise is one giant movie star who has influenced many actors who have worked with him and taught them various necessary skills to get on in the industry. Fans have heard many stories about his co-stars talking about how he is a people pleaser and is a big supporter of movies and filmmaking. The actor is also always ready to shower advice on anyone who needs any kind of guidance.
Tom Cruise scales the Burj Khalifa in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol | Paramount Pictures
Cruise worked with Jeremy Renner in two Mission Impossible films. Renner experienced the dedication of Cruise and his prep for the death-defying action sequences. The Avengers star was inspired by Cruise in action filmmaking and learned a lot from him about taking care of one’s body to prepare for intense stuntwork.
Tom Cruise Had a Big Impact on Jeremy Renner On Action Filmmaking And Physical...
Tom Cruise scales the Burj Khalifa in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol | Paramount Pictures
Cruise worked with Jeremy Renner in two Mission Impossible films. Renner experienced the dedication of Cruise and his prep for the death-defying action sequences. The Avengers star was inspired by Cruise in action filmmaking and learned a lot from him about taking care of one’s body to prepare for intense stuntwork.
Tom Cruise Had a Big Impact on Jeremy Renner On Action Filmmaking And Physical...
- 6/4/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
In 2011, rumors and speculation had been in people’s minds that Jeremy Renner’s inclusion in the Mission: Impossible franchise with Ghost Protocol meant that he was being set up as someone who could be taking over for Tom Cruise in future films. His character, William Brandt, was even cloaked with a suspicious past in the film. Brandt ended up not becoming a replacement for Ethan Hunt, but he was a very helpful ally. He would appear again in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation as an important factor for Imf that helped deal with the political red-tape of their organization. So, where was Brandt in Mission: Impossible – Fallout?
Deadline revealed that Renner had actually turned down the opportunity to appear in that chapter of the franchise. While appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Renner says that his daughter at the time was still very young, and he was...
Deadline revealed that Renner had actually turned down the opportunity to appear in that chapter of the franchise. While appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Renner says that his daughter at the time was still very young, and he was...
- 6/4/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Jeremy Renner starred in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol in 2011 and later returned for 2015's Rogue Nation. After that, his character - Imf agent William Brandt - exited the long-running action series, though Renner was indeed asked back for Mission: Impossible - Fallout in 2018.
Filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie only wanted him on set for a week, though...so he could kill off Brandt!
"I remember they tried to bring me over for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, 'No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,' like get out of here!" Renner recently told Josh Horowitz (via ActioNewz.com). "If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right."
"I yelled at [director Christopher McQuarrie]," the actor added with a laugh.
Filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie only wanted him on set for a week, though...so he could kill off Brandt!
"I remember they tried to bring me over for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, 'No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,' like get out of here!" Renner recently told Josh Horowitz (via ActioNewz.com). "If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right."
"I yelled at [director Christopher McQuarrie]," the actor added with a laugh.
- 6/4/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Jeremy Renner has revealed that he was asked to appear in 2018’s Mission: Impossible – Fallout but refused when he found out his character was going to be killed off.
Long time appreciators of the Mission: Impossible franchise will probably remember that Jeremy Renner had a prominent role alongside Tom Cruise in two movies before mysteriously vanishing around the middle of the 2010s.
It turns out there’s a good reason for this: having previously appeared in 2011’s Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation, Renner was invited to return as globe-trotting agent William Brandt for a third time in 2018’s Fallout. Then the actor discovered that the film’s plot would see his character killed off after just a few scenes, and so he flatly refused to appear.
As Renner revealed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast (via Variety):
“I remember they tried to bring me...
Long time appreciators of the Mission: Impossible franchise will probably remember that Jeremy Renner had a prominent role alongside Tom Cruise in two movies before mysteriously vanishing around the middle of the 2010s.
It turns out there’s a good reason for this: having previously appeared in 2011’s Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation, Renner was invited to return as globe-trotting agent William Brandt for a third time in 2018’s Fallout. Then the actor discovered that the film’s plot would see his character killed off after just a few scenes, and so he flatly refused to appear.
As Renner revealed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast (via Variety):
“I remember they tried to bring me...
- 6/4/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Jeremy Renner Reveals Dubious Reason He Refused To Return To Mission: Impossible 3: “They Tried To…”
Jeremy Renner Opens Up About Departure From Mission: Impossible Franchise(Photo Credit –Instagram)
Jeremy Renner revealed the dubious reason he refused to return to the third instalment of Mission: Impossible. Renner, who is in the middle of a press tour to promote the latest season of the Paramount + series “Mayor Of Kingston,” has been loquacious in his interviews, refusing to shy away from hard questions.
The “Avengers” actor has been forthcoming about the near-fatal accident that left doctors wondering if he’ll ever walk again. He even shared the advice he got from his pal and co-star Robert Downey Jr as he was recovering from the incident.
In a recent “Happy Sad Confused” podcast interview, Jeremy Renner did not mince words when discussing his departure from the Mission Impossible franchiseRenner starred in two Mission: Impossible films: 2011’s Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation. However, Renner was conspicuously absent from the third instalment.
Jeremy Renner revealed the dubious reason he refused to return to the third instalment of Mission: Impossible. Renner, who is in the middle of a press tour to promote the latest season of the Paramount + series “Mayor Of Kingston,” has been loquacious in his interviews, refusing to shy away from hard questions.
The “Avengers” actor has been forthcoming about the near-fatal accident that left doctors wondering if he’ll ever walk again. He even shared the advice he got from his pal and co-star Robert Downey Jr as he was recovering from the incident.
In a recent “Happy Sad Confused” podcast interview, Jeremy Renner did not mince words when discussing his departure from the Mission Impossible franchiseRenner starred in two Mission: Impossible films: 2011’s Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation. However, Renner was conspicuously absent from the third instalment.
- 6/4/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Jeremy Renner refused to return to 'Mission: Impossible' just to be killed off.The 53-year-old actor appeared in 2011's 'Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol' and 2015’s 'Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation' but rejected the opportunity to come back as Imf agent William Brandt in 2018 installment 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' as he was unhappy with the thought of being away from his young daughter to execute a plot he wasn't comfortable with.He said on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast: “I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here! "If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
Robert Downey Jr. led the Avengers in the Infinity Saga as Tony Stark/ Iron Man for a decade. Following his introduction in Iron Man, he slowly assembled the original six Avengers with the help of Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury. Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hulk, Hawkeye, and Iron Man would assemble for the first time in 2012’s The Avengers.
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/ Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame | Marvel Studios
Giving closures to these six members was one of the major plotlines of 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. Since then, Iron Man and Black Widow sacrificed themselves for the greater good, while Hulk, Thor, and Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye have gone on their own adventures post-Endgame. With audiences clamoring for a reunion of them in some way, Renner really wants it to happen down the line.
After Robert Downey Jr., Jeremy Renner Wants To Return as Hawkeye in...
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/ Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame | Marvel Studios
Giving closures to these six members was one of the major plotlines of 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. Since then, Iron Man and Black Widow sacrificed themselves for the greater good, while Hulk, Thor, and Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye have gone on their own adventures post-Endgame. With audiences clamoring for a reunion of them in some way, Renner really wants it to happen down the line.
After Robert Downey Jr., Jeremy Renner Wants To Return as Hawkeye in...
- 6/4/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
After starring in two Mission: Impossible films — 2011’s Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Jeremy Renner is speaking out about his refusal to return for his third film in the franchise.
In an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Renner told host Josh Horowitz it was a too big of a time commitment because his daughter was so young then, he couldn’t be away filming that long. But he noted his interest dimmed after he learned he was slated to film one week so that his character Imf agent William Brandt could be killed off.
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!
In an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Renner told host Josh Horowitz it was a too big of a time commitment because his daughter was so young then, he couldn’t be away filming that long. But he noted his interest dimmed after he learned he was slated to film one week so that his character Imf agent William Brandt could be killed off.
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!
- 6/4/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeremy Renner’s history with the “Mission: Impossible” franchise spans two films, 2011’s “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” and 2015’s “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.” During an interview on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, the actor revealed that he was actually asked to reprise the character of Imf agent William Brandt in the 2018 sequel “Fallout.” However, the offer was apparently for Renner to shoot one week so that Brandt could be killed off. Renner refused.
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!” Renner said. “If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right.”
“I yelled at...
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!” Renner said. “If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right.”
“I yelled at...
- 6/4/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Jeremy Renner may have said goodbye to Mission: Impossible‘s world of espionage, but that doesn’t mean he would never return to the role of William Brandt.
The Hawkeye star entered the franchise in the 2011 installment, Ghost Protocol. At the end of 2015’s Rogue Nation, his character retired from his career in the Impossible Mission Force.
In an interview with Collider, Renner revealed there was one particular reason he left the franchise, despite reports at the time that he was being groomed to take over the lead role from Tom Cruise.
“I had to leave that,” the Mayor of Kingstown star told the publication. “I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom so much. We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad.
The Hawkeye star entered the franchise in the 2011 installment, Ghost Protocol. At the end of 2015’s Rogue Nation, his character retired from his career in the Impossible Mission Force.
In an interview with Collider, Renner revealed there was one particular reason he left the franchise, despite reports at the time that he was being groomed to take over the lead role from Tom Cruise.
“I had to leave that,” the Mayor of Kingstown star told the publication. “I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom so much. We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad.
- 5/30/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jeremy Renner, the star known for portraying the role of Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was once a part of a $4 billion franchise! Starring alongside Tom Cruise, Renner would have been more involved in the Mission: Impossible franchise were it not for his children!
Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown [Credit: Paramount Network]Portraying an iconic character in the franchise, Renner starred alongside Ethan Hunt for two movies following which, he retired from the franchise. In an interview, the actor confessed that he wished to see more of the $4 billion franchise but his daddy duties stopped him!
Jeremy Renner Had His Daddy Duties!
It was the year 2014 when Renner married Canadian model Sonni Pacheco. The couple welcomed a daughter and in 2015, Pacheco and Renner divorced while sharing custody of their daughter. During those moments, the MCU star was busy shooting the Mission: Impossible films!
Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner as...
Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown [Credit: Paramount Network]Portraying an iconic character in the franchise, Renner starred alongside Ethan Hunt for two movies following which, he retired from the franchise. In an interview, the actor confessed that he wished to see more of the $4 billion franchise but his daddy duties stopped him!
Jeremy Renner Had His Daddy Duties!
It was the year 2014 when Renner married Canadian model Sonni Pacheco. The couple welcomed a daughter and in 2015, Pacheco and Renner divorced while sharing custody of their daughter. During those moments, the MCU star was busy shooting the Mission: Impossible films!
Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner as...
- 5/30/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Jeremy Renner begins his career comeback this weekend with the premiere of “Mayor Of Kingstown” Season 3 on Paramount+. But what else does the future hold for an actor on the upswing after his near-fatal snowplow accident? Maybe a return to some old franchises, like “Mission: Impossible“?
Read More: ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ Trailer: Jeremy Renner Returns For A Third Season Of His Prison/Crime Series On June 2
Variety reports (via Collider) that in a new interview, Renner confirmed he won’t rule out a return for his “M:i” character William Brandt.
Continue reading Jeremy Renner Explains His ‘Mission: Impossible’ Departure, Is “Game” To Return As William Brandt In New Installment at The Playlist.
Read More: ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ Trailer: Jeremy Renner Returns For A Third Season Of His Prison/Crime Series On June 2
Variety reports (via Collider) that in a new interview, Renner confirmed he won’t rule out a return for his “M:i” character William Brandt.
Continue reading Jeremy Renner Explains His ‘Mission: Impossible’ Departure, Is “Game” To Return As William Brandt In New Installment at The Playlist.
- 5/30/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Jeremy Renner has expressed his wish to return to the beloved action franchise nearly a decade after he left the film series. Starring alongside Tom Cruise in the 2011 film Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, the Marvel star took on the role of Imf agent William Brandt. While he reprised his role in the subsequent sequel, the character has since been missing from the franchise.
Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner | Credit: Paramount Pictures
Renner, who reportedly turned down the offer to return for another film, recently opened up about why he left the film series as he shared that he would love to return as William Brandt in the future if given the opportunity.
Jeremy Renner Expresses Interest in Returning to Mission: Impossible Franchise
In a recent conversation with Collider, Jeremy Renner reflected on starring alongside action star Tom Cruise in the Mission: Impossible franchise. He expressed his fondness for his...
Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner | Credit: Paramount Pictures
Renner, who reportedly turned down the offer to return for another film, recently opened up about why he left the film series as he shared that he would love to return as William Brandt in the future if given the opportunity.
Jeremy Renner Expresses Interest in Returning to Mission: Impossible Franchise
In a recent conversation with Collider, Jeremy Renner reflected on starring alongside action star Tom Cruise in the Mission: Impossible franchise. He expressed his fondness for his...
- 5/30/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Could Jeremy Renner’s “Mission: Impossible” character William Brandt be back in action?
In a new interview with Collider, Renner — who starred in 2011’s “Ghost Protocol” and 2015’s “Rogue Nation” alongside franchise star Tom Cruise — reflected on his decision to leave the franchise and hinted that he would be open to returning.
“I was supposed to do more with them,” Renner said of the “Mission: Impossible” cast. “I love those guys. I love Tom so much. We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad. It just wasn’t gonna work out then.”
However, now that nearly 10 years have passed, Renner said he would “jump” at the chance to reprise the role of Brandt.
“Maybe now that my daughter is older that could happen,” Renner told Collider. “I...
In a new interview with Collider, Renner — who starred in 2011’s “Ghost Protocol” and 2015’s “Rogue Nation” alongside franchise star Tom Cruise — reflected on his decision to leave the franchise and hinted that he would be open to returning.
“I was supposed to do more with them,” Renner said of the “Mission: Impossible” cast. “I love those guys. I love Tom so much. We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad. It just wasn’t gonna work out then.”
However, now that nearly 10 years have passed, Renner said he would “jump” at the chance to reprise the role of Brandt.
“Maybe now that my daughter is older that could happen,” Renner told Collider. “I...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Jeremy Renner, who has made a remarkable comeback from near-fatal injuries, says he’s now ready for another impossible mission. Or make that Mission: Impossible.
Renner played agent William Brandt in the 2011 film Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, and the 2015 release Mission: Impossible -Rogue Nation.
But he then withdrew from the series. The reason, he says, is because of the birth of his daughter in 2013. After a brief marriage and divorce, Renner obtained split custody, which limited the amount of time he could devote to filming another Mission: Impossible, he said in an interview with Collider.
“I had to leave that,’ he said of the movie series. ‘I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom so much.”
He added, “We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London.
Renner played agent William Brandt in the 2011 film Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, and the 2015 release Mission: Impossible -Rogue Nation.
But he then withdrew from the series. The reason, he says, is because of the birth of his daughter in 2013. After a brief marriage and divorce, Renner obtained split custody, which limited the amount of time he could devote to filming another Mission: Impossible, he said in an interview with Collider.
“I had to leave that,’ he said of the movie series. ‘I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom so much.”
He added, “We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London.
- 5/30/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Many of us thought that Jeremy Renner returning to movies and TV was an impossible mission itself. But now he is on a tear, returning for Mayor of Kingstown and showing genuine interest in reprising some of his franchise roles. The MCU’s Hawkeye would be one of the more obvious choices, but what about Brandt from Mission: Impossible? As Renner suggested, that is one he could absolutely return for.
Speaking with Collider, Jeremy Renner said current conditions may make him ready to reprise William Brandt, the useful Imf analyst he played in 2011’s Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation. “I had to leave that. I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom [Cruise] so much. We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad.
Speaking with Collider, Jeremy Renner said current conditions may make him ready to reprise William Brandt, the useful Imf analyst he played in 2011’s Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation. “I had to leave that. I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom [Cruise] so much. We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad.
- 5/29/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Jeremy Renner has consistently been the unsung hero in some of cinema’s most monumental franchises, be it Bourne or the Mission: Impossible series, he has always been the underrated part. While many may overlook his contributions, Renner’s portrayal of William Brandt in Ghost Protocol and Rogue Nation was unforgettable.
Jeremy Renner as Ronin in Avengers: Endgame (2019) [Credit: Marvel Studios]However, Renner made the tough decision to step away from the franchise’s last two films to prioritize being present for his daughter as she was quite young. Now that she is older, he finds himself in a place where he can comfortably jump back into the mix of the action-packed world of the franchise. The anticipation among fans for his return is through the roof, with many eagerly awaiting his comeback and the potential impact he’ll bring to the saga.
Why Did Jeremy Renner Leave Mission: Impossible, and...
Jeremy Renner as Ronin in Avengers: Endgame (2019) [Credit: Marvel Studios]However, Renner made the tough decision to step away from the franchise’s last two films to prioritize being present for his daughter as she was quite young. Now that she is older, he finds himself in a place where he can comfortably jump back into the mix of the action-packed world of the franchise. The anticipation among fans for his return is through the roof, with many eagerly awaiting his comeback and the potential impact he’ll bring to the saga.
Why Did Jeremy Renner Leave Mission: Impossible, and...
- 5/29/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
We were first introduced to William Brandt in 2011's Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. Played by Hawkeye star Jeremy Renner, it was widely reported when he was cast that the actor was being eyed to take over the franchise from Tom Cruise.
The Bourne Legacy's poor performance the following year is rumoured to have led to those plans being scrapped, as did Cruise deciding he wanted to stick around as Ethan Hunt after all.
Renner did, however, return for Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, only to have disappeared by the time Fallout rolled around (it was briefly mentioned that the character "retired").
Talking to Collider (via ActioNewz.com) about Mayor of Kingstown season 3, Renner elaborated on his departure from the Mission: Impossible franchise, and it sounds like he was the one who chose to walk away from the popular action franchise.
"Yeah. I had to leave that. I was...
The Bourne Legacy's poor performance the following year is rumoured to have led to those plans being scrapped, as did Cruise deciding he wanted to stick around as Ethan Hunt after all.
Renner did, however, return for Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, only to have disappeared by the time Fallout rolled around (it was briefly mentioned that the character "retired").
Talking to Collider (via ActioNewz.com) about Mayor of Kingstown season 3, Renner elaborated on his departure from the Mission: Impossible franchise, and it sounds like he was the one who chose to walk away from the popular action franchise.
"Yeah. I had to leave that. I was...
- 5/28/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Jeremy Renner Teases Potential Return To ‘Mission: Impossible’ Franchise As Scheduling Conflicts Ease ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Jeremy Renner, who played William Brandt in the Mission Impossible franchise, has been missing from the last two instalments. In an interview with Collider to promote the third season of Mayor of Kingstown, Renner hinted at the possibility of reprising his role in the Mission: Impossible saga. Reflecting on his past contributions to the franchise in Ghost Protocol and Rogue Nation, Renner reminisces fondly about his experiences working alongside the star-studded cast. He attributed his departure from the series to the demanding filming schedules conflicting with his familial responsibilities as a parent. Nevertheless, Renner admired Tom Cruise’s leadership within the franchise, emphasizing his respect during the Collider conversation.
With his daughter now older, Jeremy Renner might be able to return to the Mission Impossible franchise. Renner has shown interest in playing William Brandt again,...
Jeremy Renner, who played William Brandt in the Mission Impossible franchise, has been missing from the last two instalments. In an interview with Collider to promote the third season of Mayor of Kingstown, Renner hinted at the possibility of reprising his role in the Mission: Impossible saga. Reflecting on his past contributions to the franchise in Ghost Protocol and Rogue Nation, Renner reminisces fondly about his experiences working alongside the star-studded cast. He attributed his departure from the series to the demanding filming schedules conflicting with his familial responsibilities as a parent. Nevertheless, Renner admired Tom Cruise’s leadership within the franchise, emphasizing his respect during the Collider conversation.
With his daughter now older, Jeremy Renner might be able to return to the Mission Impossible franchise. Renner has shown interest in playing William Brandt again,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Jeremy Renner Considers a Return to His Spy Roots In a recent interview, Jeremy Renner expressed his willingness to return to the Mission: Impossible franchise. Renner, known for his role as William Brandt, left the series to prioritize time with his daughter. When discussing a potential comeback, Renner mentioned, Maybe now that my daughter is older that could happen. I’d always jump into a Mission: Impossible anytime and back into Brandt. It’s great. Reflecting on Past Experiences Renner fondly recalled his time on set and commended his co-stars and the production team. He stated, I love those guys. I love...
- 5/28/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Jeremy Renner has opened the door for a return to 'Mission: Impossible'.The 53-year-old actor has not appeared in the last two films in the adrenaline fueled blockbuster franchise, with his most recent appearance as William Brandt coming in 2015's 'Rogue Nation', but he would be willing to reprise the role in the future.He told Collider: "Maybe now that my daughter is older that could happen. I'd always jump into a 'Mission: Impossible' anytime and back into Brandt. It’s great."Renner loved working on the movies, but he decided to leave the film franchise nine years ago to make sure he was around for his daughter, who he has with ex-wife Sonni Pacheco.He explained: "Yeah. I had to leave that. I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom [Cruise] so much."We had so much fun, and...
- 5/28/2024
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
We love the "Mission: Impossible" movies, don't we folks? These globe-trotting, death-defying adventures get bigger and better with each installment. At the center of each entry is Ethan Hunt, played by stuntman/actor Tom Cruise. Ethan is our guide into the world of the Imf and their various missions, but he can't do it all by himself. He has a team to back him up, and while the team has changed over the years, there's a core group that stays the same.
There's Ving Rhames as Luther Stickell, a hacker turned Imf agent. There's Simon Pegg as Benji Dunn, who started off working in a lab and eventually became a field agent. Then there's Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), a former MI6 agent who has more or less joined the Imf due to her friendship with Ethan. There are more team members scattered over the various films, but this is the core group,...
There's Ving Rhames as Luther Stickell, a hacker turned Imf agent. There's Simon Pegg as Benji Dunn, who started off working in a lab and eventually became a field agent. Then there's Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), a former MI6 agent who has more or less joined the Imf due to her friendship with Ethan. There are more team members scattered over the various films, but this is the core group,...
- 7/27/2023
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
We all know that Mission: Impossible is about Ethan Hunt, the living manifestation of destiny. With mega-star Tom Cruise in the role, the character of Hunt became more important to the franchise than any of the leads of the original series, Jim Phelps, Dan Briggs (Steven Hill), or Cinnamon Carter (Barbara Bain). But for a little while, producers considered phasing Hunt out of the series, making him the new secretary of the Impossible Mission Force while Jeremy Renner’s William Brandt became the new team leader.
Those plans changed midway through the production of Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol when Christopher McQuarrie came in to finish a script started by Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec. Although director Brad Bird had already started shooting scenes for Ghost Protocol, McQuarrie successfully argued that Hunt should remain the focus and could not be replaced.
This behind-the-scenes tension added a spark of electricity between Brandt and Hunt on screen.
Those plans changed midway through the production of Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol when Christopher McQuarrie came in to finish a script started by Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec. Although director Brad Bird had already started shooting scenes for Ghost Protocol, McQuarrie successfully argued that Hunt should remain the focus and could not be replaced.
This behind-the-scenes tension added a spark of electricity between Brandt and Hunt on screen.
- 7/12/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
With the seventh “Mission: Impossible” blasting into theaters July 12 with “Mission Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One,” there’s no better time to catch up on the previous entries in the adrenaline-pumping franchise. Based on the 1966 television series of the same name, the films star Tom Cruise as Impossible Missions Force agent Ethan Hunt. Since investigating the mysterious murders of (almost) his entire team back in 1996, Hunt (and Cruise) has certainly been through the wringer ever since, climbing skyscrapers, clinging to the outside of planes, and flying helicopters all in the name of completing his missions and thrilling the audience.
As we eagerly anticipate the impossible missions and death-defying stunts that await Cruise in “Dead Reckoning,” we’ve pulled together a list of streamers where you can find all six of the existing “Mission: Impossible” installments. Or, if you aren’t keen on purchasing another streaming subscription or watching ads, they...
As we eagerly anticipate the impossible missions and death-defying stunts that await Cruise in “Dead Reckoning,” we’ve pulled together a list of streamers where you can find all six of the existing “Mission: Impossible” installments. Or, if you aren’t keen on purchasing another streaming subscription or watching ads, they...
- 7/11/2023
- by Lauren Thoman
- The Wrap
Don’t worry; this message will not self-destruct. Tom Cruise is flying high following the box office haul of Top Gun: Maverick this summer. And next year, Cruise will look to unseat his now highest domestic earner with the next installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. While Top Gun: Maverick was a triumphant return to mega-star status, cashing in on the legacy sequel trend with a lean, effective script and dazzling practical stunts, it can be argued that Cruise’s recent M:i films laid the groundwork with audiences.
It’s easy to forget, but the mid-2000s were a lean period for Cruise’s stardom. The actor’s involvement with Scientology and subsequent bizarre media appearances led to the end of a 14-year relationship between Cruise and Paramount Pictures. Underwhelming box office performances for Cruise-led films like Lions for Lambs, Valkyrie, and Knight and...
It’s easy to forget, but the mid-2000s were a lean period for Cruise’s stardom. The actor’s involvement with Scientology and subsequent bizarre media appearances led to the end of a 14-year relationship between Cruise and Paramount Pictures. Underwhelming box office performances for Cruise-led films like Lions for Lambs, Valkyrie, and Knight and...
- 6/10/2022
- by Nick Harley
- Den of Geek
There was a time almost a decade ago when Jeremy Renner was reportedly being positioned as the Mission: Impossible franchise’s new leading man. His stock was riding high following his critically-acclaimed performances in The Hurt Locker and The Town that saw him land consecutive Academy Award nominations, and it seemed as though he was going to break out as Hollywood’s next A-list superstar.
Obviously that never happened though, with Brad Bird’s Ghost Protocol acting as something of a soft reboot for Mission: Impossible instead, with star Tom Cruise’s death-defying antics stealing the headlines and Renner shunted back into a supporting role. Then, as the franchise moved from strength to strength in follow-ups Rogue Nation and Fallout, with the action-packed blockbusters primarily marketed on whatever insane stunt Cruise would perform next, Renner virtually disappeared from the series altogether. But it seems he could be making a return soon.
Obviously that never happened though, with Brad Bird’s Ghost Protocol acting as something of a soft reboot for Mission: Impossible instead, with star Tom Cruise’s death-defying antics stealing the headlines and Renner shunted back into a supporting role. Then, as the franchise moved from strength to strength in follow-ups Rogue Nation and Fallout, with the action-packed blockbusters primarily marketed on whatever insane stunt Cruise would perform next, Renner virtually disappeared from the series altogether. But it seems he could be making a return soon.
- 12/23/2019
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
As awesome as Mission: Impossible - Fallout was, I couldn't help but wonder why they didn't bring Jeremy Renner back to reprise his role of William Brandt. Well, it turns out that they did ask him to be a part of it, but he chose not to accept the mission.
Director Christopher McQuarrie says that he offered him a small, but crucial role in the film. The opening sequence of the film would have seen Brandt sacrifice himself to save the team. Yep, they were going to kill the character off and I guess Renner didn't think it was worth it. While talking to Empire, McQuarrie explained:
"Jeremy had his commitment to Avengers, which ironically they ended up not exercising . . . So I said to Renner, ‘Hey listen, I have this idea for an opening sequence where you sacrifice yourself to save the team, and that the mission-gone-wrong not only involves losing the plutonium,...
Director Christopher McQuarrie says that he offered him a small, but crucial role in the film. The opening sequence of the film would have seen Brandt sacrifice himself to save the team. Yep, they were going to kill the character off and I guess Renner didn't think it was worth it. While talking to Empire, McQuarrie explained:
"Jeremy had his commitment to Avengers, which ironically they ended up not exercising . . . So I said to Renner, ‘Hey listen, I have this idea for an opening sequence where you sacrifice yourself to save the team, and that the mission-gone-wrong not only involves losing the plutonium,...
- 8/2/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Mission: Impossible - Fallout finally hit theaters last week and it was one hell of an entertaining ride, but it was missing one member of the ever-expanding franchise ensemble - Jeremy Renner. The actor played William Brandt in both Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol and Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, but Renner didn't return for Fallout, and writer/director Christopher McQuarrie previously... Read More...
- 8/1/2018
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
After playing significant roles in the two previous entries in the Mission: Impossible franchise, Jeremy Renner‘s intelligence analyst character William Brandt isn’t referenced or mentioned at all in Mission: Impossible – Fallout. We knew his scheduling requirements for the Avengers movies kept him on a short leash, but now writer/director Chris McQuarrie has revealed that Fallout […]
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- 8/1/2018
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
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Editor’s note: This post contains some spoilers for “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.”
It’s a primary principle for any spy, even the ones in movies: Never get too close to anyone, lest they be used against you. For the first two films in the “Mission: Impossible” movie franchise, Imf agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) didn’t seem to have much trouble abiding by that concept. The super spy had compatriots (like long-time co-star Ving Rhames) and vague love interests, and his care for them often blindsided him (remember when Béart’s Claire Phelps double-crossed him?), but he was a trained professional who moved on once the bullets stopped flying.
The first two films in the series neatly wrapped up their primary storylines and missions, allowing Ethan to start fresh with the next one. That changed in “Mission: Impossible III,...
Editor’s note: This post contains some spoilers for “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.”
It’s a primary principle for any spy, even the ones in movies: Never get too close to anyone, lest they be used against you. For the first two films in the “Mission: Impossible” movie franchise, Imf agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) didn’t seem to have much trouble abiding by that concept. The super spy had compatriots (like long-time co-star Ving Rhames) and vague love interests, and his care for them often blindsided him (remember when Béart’s Claire Phelps double-crossed him?), but he was a trained professional who moved on once the bullets stopped flying.
The first two films in the series neatly wrapped up their primary storylines and missions, allowing Ethan to start fresh with the next one. That changed in “Mission: Impossible III,...
- 7/27/2018
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Our mission — and we decided to accept it — is to rank from least to best all six of the “Mission: Impossible” thrillers toplined by Tom Cruise as Impossible Missions Force agent Ethan Hunt.
6. Mission: Impossible III (2006)
The Pitch: When he isn’t busy wooing, and eventually wedding, Julia Meade (Michelle Monaghan), a nurse who knows nothing about his spy-guy activities, Ethan Hunt leads his Imf team in pursuit of a MacGuffinish device (known as “Rabbit’s Foot”) coveted by arms dealer Owen Davian (Philip Seymour Hoffman).
The Rundown: Despite the game efforts of director J.J. Abrams to humanize Phelps by supplying a civilian romantic interest — and showing he’s not so ruthless that he’d make good on his threat to drop an uncooperative bad guy out of an airplane — the threepeat is a curiously bland spectacle that is nothing more than the sum of its sporadically exciting action set pieces.
6. Mission: Impossible III (2006)
The Pitch: When he isn’t busy wooing, and eventually wedding, Julia Meade (Michelle Monaghan), a nurse who knows nothing about his spy-guy activities, Ethan Hunt leads his Imf team in pursuit of a MacGuffinish device (known as “Rabbit’s Foot”) coveted by arms dealer Owen Davian (Philip Seymour Hoffman).
The Rundown: Despite the game efforts of director J.J. Abrams to humanize Phelps by supplying a civilian romantic interest — and showing he’s not so ruthless that he’d make good on his threat to drop an uncooperative bad guy out of an airplane — the threepeat is a curiously bland spectacle that is nothing more than the sum of its sporadically exciting action set pieces.
- 7/26/2018
- by Joe Leydon
- Variety Film + TV
Say what you will about Tom Cruise as a person but as an actor and producer, he is one of the strongest performers in Hollywood. For the last 19 years, he has been responsible for Paramount Pictures’ Mission: Impossible franchise and has turned it into a goldmine. The fifth installment, Rogue Nation, arrives tomorrow in a combo pack from Paramount Home Entertainment just as people worry about the granddaddy of espionage franchises, James Bond.
I was not alone in feeling disappointed by Spectre, a lax story, a waste of Monica Bellucci, and boring set pieces. In comparison, the three major action sequences in Rogue Nation are fresher, more exciting, and still works on repeated watching.
Cruise set out at the beginning to honor Bruce Gellar’s creation but also add new flavors by insisting someone different direct each movie. Brian DePalma set the stage and satisfied fans while John Wu had...
I was not alone in feeling disappointed by Spectre, a lax story, a waste of Monica Bellucci, and boring set pieces. In comparison, the three major action sequences in Rogue Nation are fresher, more exciting, and still works on repeated watching.
Cruise set out at the beginning to honor Bruce Gellar’s creation but also add new flavors by insisting someone different direct each movie. Brian DePalma set the stage and satisfied fans while John Wu had...
- 12/14/2015
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
With the Imf disbanded, and Ethan (Tom Cruise) out in the cold, the team now faces off against a network of highly skilled special agents, the Syndicate. These highly trained operatives are hellbent on creating a new world order through an escalating series of terrorist attacks. Ethan gathers his team and joins forces with disavowed British agent Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), who may or may not be a member of this rogue nation, as the group faces their most impossible mission yet. Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation features: Director: Christopher McQuarrie Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt Jeremy Renner as William Brandt Simon Pegg as Benji Dunn Ving Rhames as Luther Stickell Rebecca Ferguson as Ilsa Faust Alec Baldwin as Alan Hunley Sean Harris as Solomon Lane Simon McBurney as Attlee Zhang Jingchu as Lauren Jens Hultén as Janik "Bone Doctor" Vinter Tom Hollander as the Prime Minister America Olivo as...
- 11/25/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Watch this #exclusive clip with the cast and crew of '@MissionFilm– Rogue Nation' https://t.co/LberwtQBc9 — IMDb (@IMDb) November 18, 2015 Check out @TomCruise doing some amazing stunts. #MissionImpossible Rogue Nation out now. https://t.co/6cW4vxGzwI https://t.co/sYADjUJ1Lq — iTunes Movies (@iTunesMovies) November 17, 2015 Plus, here are six brand new behind-the-scenes photos, courtesy of IMDb With the Imf disbanded, and Ethan (Tom Cruise) out in the cold, the team now faces off against a network of highly skilled special agents, the Syndicate. These highly trained operatives are hellbent on creating a new world order through an escalating series of terrorist attacks. Ethan gathers his team and joins forces with disavowed British agent Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), who may or may not be a member of this rogue nation, as the group faces their most impossible mission yet. Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation features: Director: Christopher McQuarrie Tom Cruise...
- 11/18/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Tom Cruise reprises his role of agent Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible sequel, Rogue Nation, this summer, and we couldn't be more stoked. Especially with the film's newly-announced premise.
The Impossible Missions Force (or Imf for short) are up against their “evil twin,” a rogue group of special agents and assassins that do for the bad guys what Hunt, William Brandt (Jeremy Renner), Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg), and Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames) have been doing for years.
Will the Imf be able to shut down the rogue Syndicate before the Imf are taken out? We’ll have to wait until July 31 to see.
In the meantime, check out the first poster and trailer for Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation below! There’s enough Simon Pegg affability to hold you over until the summer.
The Impossible Missions Force (or Imf for short) are up against their “evil twin,” a rogue group of special agents and assassins that do for the bad guys what Hunt, William Brandt (Jeremy Renner), Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg), and Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames) have been doing for years.
Will the Imf be able to shut down the rogue Syndicate before the Imf are taken out? We’ll have to wait until July 31 to see.
In the meantime, check out the first poster and trailer for Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation below! There’s enough Simon Pegg affability to hold you over until the summer.
- 3/23/2015
- by Sasha James
- Cineplex
Mission: Impossible 5 finally has an official title - Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation! Earlier this morning, superstar Tom Cruise, who is reprising his role as Imf Agent Ethan Hunt, released the first insane teaser trailer along with the first poster, synopsis, and three stills from Rogue Nation giving us our first look at the highly anticipated action sequel. The Christopher McQuarrie-directed film also stars Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Rebecca Ferguson, and Alec Baldwin in key roles. Check everything out below and be sure to check in again tomorrow when they release the full theatrical trailer! Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate – an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the Imf. Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation will feature: Director: Christopher McQuarrie Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt Jeremy Renner as William Brandt Simon Pegg as...
- 3/22/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Jeremy Renner has, almost by accident, turned into a bit of a franchise slut. Not only does he play Hawkeye in Marvel.s The Avengers, but he also took over from Matt Damon as the lead in The Bourne Legacy, appeared as the titular male star in 2013.s Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, and is now part of the Mission: Impossible ensemble thanks to his turn as William Brandt opposite Tom Cruise.s Ethan Hunt in 2011.s Ghost Protocol. That.s quite a lot characters and work for an actor to keep track of, and during a rather frank and turbulent discussion with MTV, Renner went to great lengths to describe how his life got so cluttered. Apparently, we can blame Tom Cruise's persistence. Renner put pen to paper on his deal to appear as Hawkeye "a good year" before filming was due to start on The Avengers. So as...
- 9/26/2014
- cinemablend.com
Mission: Impossible 5 is bringing back together the whole team. Tom Cruise is set to reprise his role as Ethan Hunt, along with Jeremy Renner as William Brandt, Simon Pegg as Benji Dunn and Ving Rhames as Luther Stickell. Though Alec Baldwin is also rumored to star, the first set images only show the Cruise, Renner, Pegg and Rhames. Check it out.
The film is produced by J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk and Cruise. The cast and crew started filming late last month in Vienna, Austria.
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, MI5 is also said to star Sean Harris (Prometheus) in the villainous role. We don't know much else about the film except it's scheduled to open December 25, 2015.
Renner posted a photo (via Facebook) of him and three of his co-stars. Check it out:
McQuarrie was also very excited about having the team back that he shared an image via Twitter. Here...
The film is produced by J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk and Cruise. The cast and crew started filming late last month in Vienna, Austria.
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, MI5 is also said to star Sean Harris (Prometheus) in the villainous role. We don't know much else about the film except it's scheduled to open December 25, 2015.
Renner posted a photo (via Facebook) of him and three of his co-stars. Check it out:
McQuarrie was also very excited about having the team back that he shared an image via Twitter. Here...
- 9/12/2014
- by Laura Frances
- LRMonline.com
Believe it or not, it was a full 18 years ago that the big screen Mission: Impossible franchise got underway. It was all the way back in 1996 that director Brian De Palma first introduced us Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt and Ving Rhames' Luther Stickell, and the characters have been come back again and again in the years since. And while Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol kind of shortchanged us on the Ethan/Luther relationship, the good news is that problem is going to be repaired in Christopher McQuarrie's upcoming Mission: Impossible 5, as previewed in the special Tweet below. The team is back. @Renner4Real @TomCruise @simonpegg #VingRhames #MI5Diary pic.twitter.com/ai3J6dYMaC. ChristopherMcQuarrie (@chrismcquarrie) September 11, 2014 That photo, courtesy of McQuarrie's personal Twitter account, is our first official look at the main cast of Mission: Impossible 5 and shows that Simon Pegg's Benji Dunn...
- 9/12/2014
- cinemablend.com
Remember Sean Harris in Prometheusc He was Fifield, the scientist who gets infected and returns back to the ship (see here). Since then he has starred in "The Borgias", he was seen in Deliver Us from Evil and will be seen in '71 later this year, and now Deadline says he's been selected to play the lead villain in Mission: Impossible 5, though the site does say he's only been offered the role and they are currently negotiating the contract, so I guess it's not official-official just yet. Shooting on the film, however, is already underway as videos and pictures from the set have been running rampant online as Tom Cruise steps back into the shoes of Ethan Hunt, Simon Pegg is returning as tech guru Benji Dunn, Ving Rhames is back as Luther Stickell and Jeremy Renner reprising his role as William Brandt from Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.
- 9/5/2014
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Though his Luther Stickell only had a brief cameo appearance in 2011′s excellent Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Ving Rhames, who starred in the franchise’s first three entries alongside Tom Cruise, is apparently returning in a larger capacity for the upcoming Mission: Impossible 5.
An expert computer hacker with the Imf, Stickell was last seen grabbing a drink with fellow Imf agent Ethan Hunt (Cruise) after the central mission of Ghost Protocol. Though the character was never involved with that high-stakes mission to stop a nuclear attack on the United States, he did tell Ethan “see you in Kandahar” before departing, possibly setting up a storyline for Mission: Impossible 5. Thanks to director Christopher McQuarrie, at least we know now that Rhames has a part in the fivequel:
Welcome back, Mr. Rhames. cc: @TomCruise @simonpegg @Renner4Real #MI5Diary
— ChristopherMcQuarrie (@chrismcquarrie) August 16, 2014
Whether or not Rhames’ role is a cameo,...
An expert computer hacker with the Imf, Stickell was last seen grabbing a drink with fellow Imf agent Ethan Hunt (Cruise) after the central mission of Ghost Protocol. Though the character was never involved with that high-stakes mission to stop a nuclear attack on the United States, he did tell Ethan “see you in Kandahar” before departing, possibly setting up a storyline for Mission: Impossible 5. Thanks to director Christopher McQuarrie, at least we know now that Rhames has a part in the fivequel:
Welcome back, Mr. Rhames. cc: @TomCruise @simonpegg @Renner4Real #MI5Diary
— ChristopherMcQuarrie (@chrismcquarrie) August 16, 2014
Whether or not Rhames’ role is a cameo,...
- 8/18/2014
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
Throughout the Mission: Impossible franchise, there have been two constants. The first is Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt, dangling from a thing and looking good doing it. The second is Ving Rhames' Luther Stickell, laughing the laugh of the one man who has survived working with Hunt for more than a decade. And now director Christopher McQuarrie has confirmed that he will return for the upcoming Mission: Impossible 5.Welcome back, Mr. Rhames. cc: @TomCruise @simonpegg @Renner4Real #MI5Diary— ChristopherMcQuarrie (@chrismcquarrie) August 16, 2014There has been no word yet on a plot for the film, or whether it will end up with a Ghost Protocol-style subtitle, but we do know that it will be shooting in Vienna, starting any day now, and in London. Simon Pegg will also be returning as Benji Dunn, and Jeremy Renner as William Brandt. Wallander and Hercules actress Rebecca Ferguson is also set to join them,...
- 8/18/2014
- EmpireOnline
Last night director Christopher McQuarrie tweeted out a confirmation that Ving Rhames will be returning to play Luther Stickell in Mission: Impossible 5 alongside Tom Cruise who's back as Ethan Hunt, Simon Pegg returning as tech guru Benji Dunn and Jeremy Renner reprising his role as William Brandt from Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. The tweet does not mention Rebecca Ferguson who's assumed to be taking on the lead female role in this film or Alec Baldwin who's also rumored to be playing a high-ranking CIA officer overseeing Hunt's division, similar to the role played by Laurence Fishburne in Mission: Impossible III. Filming is expected to begin soon for a December 25, 2015 release and as for Rhames' return, I hope it's more than just the cameo role he played in Ghost Protocol, I like having him around in this franchise. More please. https://twitter.com/chrismcquarrie/statuses/500756253237600257...
- 8/17/2014
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
It’s been three years since Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol hit theaters, but Tom Cruise’s latest starring vehicle, sci-fi actioner Edge of Tomorrow, was good enough that it actually got me thinking about the upcoming Mission: Impossible 5 for the first time in a good long while. Today, we’ve learned something about the upcoming fivequel that will no doubt excite the franchise’s British fans.
According to the sometimes-reliable British newspaper The Sun, Mission: Impossible 5 will be the first film that has ever been allowed to shoot scenes within the British Houses of Parliament. According to the newspaper:
“MI5 will feature numerous well-known locations in London but the Houses of Parliament is clearly the biggest coup. Tom Cruise will obviously feature heavily in the scenes. You can imagine the writers are excited about what stunts they could pull off inside the Commons.”
Mission: Impossible 5 will re-team...
According to the sometimes-reliable British newspaper The Sun, Mission: Impossible 5 will be the first film that has ever been allowed to shoot scenes within the British Houses of Parliament. According to the newspaper:
“MI5 will feature numerous well-known locations in London but the Houses of Parliament is clearly the biggest coup. Tom Cruise will obviously feature heavily in the scenes. You can imagine the writers are excited about what stunts they could pull off inside the Commons.”
Mission: Impossible 5 will re-team...
- 6/25/2014
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
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