You a Can Watch Tom Cruise Break His Foot in Mission Impossible: Fallout
The Mission Impossible movies are all about the real-time stunts that Tom Cruise performs himself so there is no doubt that it he is the actor that we see. and Mission Impossible: Fallout is no exception. Co-star Simon Pegg sums things up: “He’s genuinely risking his life to entertain people—which is incredibly valiant—and daft.” If you want to save some time and money, director Christopher McQuarrie has posted a slick “All Stunts” short on YouTube that features behind the scenes shots and these stunts: The Long Line; The Downward Spiral; The Motorcycle Chase; The Rooftop Jump; and The Halo Jump. You can even see where Cruise explains how, “I stuck my foot out to soften the impact [when slamming into a building], and could instantly tell it was broken.” In true “the show must go on” style, Cruise then climbs up to the rooftop and limps away. Notoriously famous for only having three expressions, the other performers (most notably Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson and Angela Bassett) act circles around Cruise. But he is the “star” here, and everyone makes sure the audience knows this vital piece of information. The plot? If it matters, it’s about capturing a former British Intelligence Agent turned terrorist by repeatedly putting yourself in imminent danger after tacitly agreeing to take “the mission—should you wish to accept it.”