It's official: Tom Cruise back for MI:4

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by: Mike Sampson Feb. 9, 2010

After a few months worth of negotiations, Paramount was able to get Tom Cruise to sign on the line that is dotted. The actor will return to star in MISSION:IMPOSSIBLE 4, which he will co-produce with JJ Abrams. Abrams, who directed the last MISSION film, will not step behind the camera again but the search is already on for a director who's ready to take on the challenge.

Josh Applebaum and Andre Nemec, who were hired to write a draft back in August, are still working on the script and whatever they have concocted, it was enough to garner the interest of Cruise, who can be a tough guy to nail down when it comes to movies. Deadline is reporting that despite rumors to the contrary, MISSION:IMPOSSIBLE 4 won't team Ethan Hunt up with a younger agent or make him some kind of Mr. Miyagi to a new IMF team.

Paramount expects M:I4 to be Cruise's next film with a Memorial Day, 2011 release date planned. Filming is expected to begin this summer. Cruise can be seen next in another action/spy flick KNIGHT & DAY this summer.

Source: Deadline

Extra Tidbit: Applebaum and Nemec previously worked on the TV series "October Road."

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AmazSpiderman1
12:13AM on 02/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm glad this is getting a good reception. It was pretty annoying when people were slamming Cruise's films because of his personal life, and the Mission Impossible series is a great franchise. You don't see it very often when each film has its own unique style, and visionary director. I hope they bag someone good to keep the tradition going.
I'm glad this is getting a good reception. It was pretty annoying when people were slamming Cruise's films because of his personal life, and the Mission Impossible series is a great franchise. You don't see it very often when each film has its own unique style, and visionary director. I hope they bag someone good to keep the tradition going.
 
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drvdv10
11:40PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Bout damn time!!
Freakin' sweeeeeet!!! Glad that Abrams is at least involved somehow, too bad he isn't directing though. The 3rd is my personal favorite, and completely underrated...
Freakin' sweeeeeet!!! Glad that Abrams is at least involved somehow, too bad he isn't directing though. The 3rd is my personal favorite, and completely underrated...
 
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timmyd
9:52PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
''CRUISE CONTROL''
SWEET!I AGREE WITH 'kdraines'and mr. 'Blo,'Fincher would be an excellent choice for the film!(IF, FOR SOME REASON,FINCHER FALLS THROUGH,I'D SAY TONY SCOTT)
SWEET!I AGREE WITH 'kdraines'and mr. 'Blo,'Fincher would be an excellent choice for the film!(IF, FOR SOME REASON,FINCHER FALLS THROUGH,I'D SAY TONY SCOTT)
 
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Justinvsky1
9:22PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
YES!!!! This just made my entire year.
YES!!!! This just made my entire year.
 
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nickdoll
8:47PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Mission:Impossible is one of the best movies ever. M:I:III is one of the best action flicks of the last decade. Granted, M:I:II sucked nuts. So this really could go either way. I really wish JJ was directing. I'd me much more confident in the flick's quality...
Mission:Impossible is one of the best movies ever. M:I:III is one of the best action flicks of the last decade. Granted, M:I:II sucked nuts. So this really could go either way. I really wish JJ was directing. I'd me much more confident in the flick's quality...
 
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MidnightAngel
8:38PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Great news! Now let's hope they don't hire Bret Ratner to direct.
Great news! Now let's hope they don't hire Bret Ratner to direct.
 
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anomaly7
8:30PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Do I need another Mission Impossible. No. Will I love it all the same. You bet. As long as the bad guy isn't a fallen/traiterous IMF agent again.
Do I need another Mission Impossible. No. Will I love it all the same. You bet. As long as the bad guy isn't a fallen/traiterous IMF agent again.
 
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Hip-Hop Legend
8:04PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This seems like great news!
This seems like great news!
 
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ACE V
7:59PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Tom is the man. I am happy to hear that his talents are still going to be used for this franchise.
Tom is the man. I am happy to hear that his talents are still going to be used for this franchise.
 
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Netforce
7:48PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
At first I'm skeptic about this. And I'm agree with The_Soloist, when there's no Reboot or Reborn or whatever word that is, I'm happy! Bring on a sequel that is Sequel. Cruise still got it in terms of action star.
At first I'm skeptic about this. And I'm agree with The_Soloist, when there's no Reboot or Reborn or whatever word that is, I'm happy! Bring on a sequel that is Sequel. Cruise still got it in terms of action star.
 
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The_Soloist
7:24PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Finally a franchise without the word REBOOT in it. And also, I am glad he will not be a mentor either...that would suck
Finally a franchise without the word REBOOT in it. And also, I am glad he will not be a mentor either...that would suck
 
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The_Soloist
7:17PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Yes!!
Finally a franchise that hasn't rebooted itself and is actually going to have continuity from its previous movies. I love all 3 Mission Impossible movies, the 2nd being my favorite. This is very good news. AND GUESS WHAT NO 3D!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tarantino is my pick for director.
Finally a franchise that hasn't rebooted itself and is actually going to have continuity from its previous movies. I love all 3 Mission Impossible movies, the 2nd being my favorite. This is very good news. AND GUESS WHAT NO 3D!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tarantino is my pick for director.
 
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ElderPredator
7:10PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
F#ckin ay'!
Now that's what I call progress. Now lets gets some talent behind the camera.
Now that's what I call progress. Now lets gets some talent behind the camera.
 
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studboi69
7:04PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This is a surprise
For a while, I thought Paramount was gonna get rid of Tom Cruise and reboot the series, since MI:3 didn't do super-good domestically. Nice to see that they decided to stay the course and not take the easy way out. I'd like to see Kathryn Bigelow take a crack at it!
For a while, I thought Paramount was gonna get rid of Tom Cruise and reboot the series, since MI:3 didn't do super-good domestically. Nice to see that they decided to stay the course and not take the easy way out. I'd like to see Kathryn Bigelow take a crack at it!
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kdraines
7:33PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Kathryn Bigelow of "Point Break?" Hell yes.

Kathryn Bigelow of "The Hurt Locker?" Hell no.
Kathryn Bigelow of "Point Break?" Hell yes.

Kathryn Bigelow of "The Hurt Locker?" Hell no.
 
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MrOperator
6:58PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
hmmm
TARANTINO
TARANTINO
 
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kdraines
6:52PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Best news I've heard in a while...


... that J.J. "shake the camera 'til they puke" Abrams won't be directing.

Fin-cher! Fin-cher! Fin-cher!


... that J.J. "shake the camera 'til they puke" Abrams won't be directing.

Fin-cher! Fin-cher! Fin-cher!
 
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Jig Saw 123
6:29PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
He better be signed on to MI:4. He's in a film with action comedy with Cameron Diaz!
He better be signed on to MI:4. He's in a film with action comedy with Cameron Diaz!
 
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JohnLocke2342
6:05PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
MI3 was a pleasant surprise.. and no, please don't bring back John Woo. MI2 was the worst in the trilogy and we need more team chemistry like the 1st and 3rd. I welcome this flick!
MI3 was a pleasant surprise.. and no, please don't bring back John Woo. MI2 was the worst in the trilogy and we need more team chemistry like the 1st and 3rd. I welcome this flick!
 
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retlaw
6:05PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Oh and let Ethan hawke
be his brother who has become a rogue agent. I see alot of tom cruise in him and always thought he would be a perfect follow-up to cruise.
be his brother who has become a rogue agent. I see alot of tom cruise in him and always thought he would be a perfect follow-up to cruise.
 
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retlaw
6:00PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
JOHN WOO BACK
Only this time with a good script/story. I agree with most mi2 was a shallow movie but fun. So now make it fun AND good.
Only this time with a good script/story. I agree with most mi2 was a shallow movie but fun. So now make it fun AND good.
 
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Housecoat man
5:58PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It all comes down to a director now!
I'm totally stoked for this as I looove the first and third MI films. If they carry on the tone that Abrams set for the third film it will work. Just pick a damn good director please for the love of all that is good in this world!
I'm totally stoked for this as I looove the first and third MI films. If they carry on the tone that Abrams set for the third film it will work. Just pick a damn good director please for the love of all that is good in this world!
 
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Terminal_83
5:57PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
These movies are soooooo shitty. I wish Mission Impossible was about a team and not one man. Count me out.
These movies are soooooo shitty. I wish Mission Impossible was about a team and not one man. Count me out.
 
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JoBlo
5:55PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Now let's get David Fincher to direct it and all will be well in the world...
Now let's get David Fincher to direct it and all will be well in the world...
 
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DECAYED fable
5:33PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
KEWL! GUD 4 HIM!
I like these movies ther fun action filled extravaganzas
I like these movies ther fun action filled extravaganzas
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