A thrilling behind-the-scenes video of Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One showcases Tom Cruise’s jaw-dropping motorcycle stunt. In the footage, Cruise fearlessly rides his bike off a cliff, free falls into the valley, and skillfully opens his parachute after separating from the vehicle. The cast members of the film are captured reacting in astonishment to the live performance.
The official Instagram account of the movie shared the video, revealing Cruise’s real-time execution of the daring motorcycle scene. Equipped with a set of front-facing cameras and a helicopter-mounted camera capturing the action from behind, Cruise zooms through the valley, leaving the cast and crew in awe. One cast member exclaims, “Jesus Christ!” while another playfully asks Simon Pegg if he’s crying, to which he admits, “A little bit.” Pegg adds, “It’s terrifying. Every f*cking film we go through this!”
In an interview with ET, Cruise discusses the significance of filming the motorcycle scene as the first sequence of the movie. He explains the meticulous preparation involved, drawing upon his lifelong experience with motorcycles, car racing, aerobatics, airplanes, helicopters, and parachutes. The actor emphasizes the need for unwavering focus and sharpness during such demanding stunts, ensuring that the entire team was fully prepared to capture the thrilling moment right from the start.
Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One released in India last Wednesday, screening across 3500 plus theaters. Within its first week, the film amassed a commendable collection of ₹72.85 crore, following an opening of ₹12 crore nett.