Tom Cruise’s Hottest Stunt Yet: Sky‑High Thrash
Los Angeles – On Thursday (August 26), the action‑star himself rolled out what he claims is the most dangerous stunt he’s ever tackled in a teaser from the soon‑to‑be‑released Mission: Impossible 7.
What Went Down
- Picture Cruise pedalling his motorbike down a steep ramp, plunging off a colossal cliff in Norway.
- Mid‑air, he drops his grip and lets the world spin as the parachute finally opens.
- The clip was accompanied by a behind‑the‑scenes featurette where Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie chat about the devilish details.
Where It Happened
- The footage was debuted at the CinemaCon event in Las Vegas, a gathering of movie theater owners and studio execs.
- Entertainment reporters say the crowd was left breath‑less – literally.
In the on‑screen interview, Cruise summed it up: “This is far and away the most dangerous thing I’ve attempted; we’ve been working on this for years. I wanted to do it since I was a kid.”
Mission: Impossible 7 – What’s Next
- Release: May 2022 after a year‑long shoot that was stretched by the pandemic.
- Locations: from Italy to Norway to the UK – all of them served as the backdrop for this heart‑stopping action finale.
Ready For Anything
- Before hitting the cameras, Cruise practiced for 12+ months, completing 500 skydives and a staggering 13,000 motorbike jumps.
- Per film producers, the stunt wasn’t a one‑shot miracle – it was recorded six times to capture the perfect moment.
Past Antics
Remember when he hung off a plane’s wing during takeoff? Or when he steered a helicopter through a canyon? He’s also scaled the 828‑meter‑tall Burj Khalifa in Dubai and jumped out of an aircraft from almost 8 km high.
Take a Peek
Curious to see the full crack‑pot action? Watch it here (if you dare).
More Fun Facts
- Tom Cruise once landed a helicopter in his own family’s garden and even offered a ride to the neighbors… talk about keeping it local!
