Posted by Scott in Action, Director | 4 comments
JJ Abrams talking with Tom Cruise about ‘Mission Impossible 4′?
Empire news is reporting(via TV Guide Magazine) that Tom Cruise has been talking to JJ Abrams about coming back to do MI4. It would mark the only director to do a ‘Mission Impossible’ installment 2 in a row if they does sign on for it.
Here is what Empire posted about it:
Abrams reveals that he and the Cruiser have come up with “a really cool idea” and says that he’s “incredibly honored” to have been invited back.
It seems unlikely that Abrams would return to the franchise (of which he directed the really rather good part 3) as director though. A producer credit is more likely, leaving directing duties up for grabs. As producer, Tom Cruise’s previous modus operandi for the series was to give each episode a particular director’s stamp: hence the very stylistically different series entries from Abrams, Brian De Palma (part 1) and John Woo (part 2).
I wouldnt mind a 4th because I still really dig this franchise, especially if Abrams is on board to do it. What do you guys think?
I like the franchise too, but I’d rather see J.J. move on and do another Trek or The Dark Tower. I do like him being involved in some form though. His name breeds quality and for good reason.
I loved Tom Cruise in Valkyrie last year…and Star Trek really proved that JJ's the real deal. If they both return to the franchise, I'd definitely be on board.
Oh awesome! J.J. Abrams has the magic touch. It seems unfortunate for me though, since I’ve spent months coming up with a great concept for MI:IV. I created a plot with what I think would have been the most suprising twist of the whole badass series. It sounds like JJ and Tom are already writing so I’m not sure how much hope there is for my concept. Thank you for the great updates! Keep em coming!
It seems my favorite acting professional Tom Cruise is up to it again. He has a new motion picture coming out with Cameron Diaz and it looks like it’s going to be a great one, I just actually appreciate Tom Cruise movies, I think he’s actually good at these types of action films. This latest movie is an action-comedy about a fugitive couple on a glamorous and sometimes dangerous adventure where nothing and no one – even themselves – are what they might seem. In the course of moving alliances and astonishing betrayals, they race across the globe, with their survival ultimately depending on the battle of truth vs . trust- I can not wait for this to come out.