Holloway played IMF agent Trevor Hanaway in the cold open of the 2011 film. During the sequence, Hanaway was gunned down by an assassin (Lea Seydoux) and died in the arms of his lover and fellow IMF agent Jane Carter (Paula Patton).

Impossible’ took the cast to Norway — where they experienced “polar-bear-related shutdowns,” says director Christopher McQuarrie

Impossible movies. Well, at least until now. I know, I know – how could the movie and TV journalist never see a single Mission: Impossible film? It’s a massive franchise! For some reason, I just never got around to watching them.

Meanwhile, “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” is hoping to establish a new opening weekend record for the 29-year-old franchise — a distinction that belongs to 2018’s “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” with $61 million. Overseas, “The Final Reckoning” should bring in $125 million to $130 million for a worldwide start above $200 million.

The actor behind Benji Dunn sums up two decades' worth of challenges making these movies: "Every 'Mission: Impossible' I've ever done has had a parallel 'Mission: Impossible' running alongside it, which is making 'Mission: Impossible.

The film also features a stacked cast, including Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Pom Klementieff, Angela Bassett, Esai Morales, Henry Czerny, and Nick Offerman. With its theatrical release set for Friday, anticipation is sky-high as fans prepare to say goodbye to one of action cinema’s most iconic roles.

Here’s why the “Mission Impossible” and “Captain America” actress was thrilled to receive a Royals gift during a TV interview.

Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning is directed by Christopher McQuarrie. Apart from Tom Cruise, the film stars Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Henry Czerny, Easi Morales, Pom Klementieff, and Angela Bassett. Both films release on May 23.