To maintain peak performance, Tom Cruise truly operates like a well-oiled machine, and just like any high-performance engine, he requires the right fuel to keep going. Particularly when undertaking breathtaking stunts like clinging to the side of a biplane for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, proper nutrition becomes essential. So, what is the secret behind Hollywood’s most relentless action star? It’s a hefty serving of eggs—lots and lots of eggs, to be precise.
“I actually eat a massive breakfast,” Cruise shared with People, revealing his rigorous preparation for the high-flying stunt sequences. “The amount of energy it takes — I train so hard for that wing-walking. I’ll eat, like, sausage and almost a dozen eggs and bacon and toast and coffee and fluids. Oh, I’m eating! Picture: It’s cold up there. We’re at high altitude. My body is burning a lot.” The preparations he undergoes highlight the incredible physical demands placed upon him during filming.
While most people might find the idea of consuming a dozen eggs daunting, let alone attempting to perform daring stunts while dangling hundreds of feet in the air, it’s evident that Tom Cruise is not your average individual. His dedication to his craft sets him apart from the rest of us, allowing him to push boundaries in ways that seem unimaginable.
The thrilling sequence in The Final Reckoning showcases Cruise hanging from and crawling along the wings of a biplane—an exhilarating stunt that he has fantasized about executing since his youth. “I remember seeing old footage of wing-walking,” Cruise recounted. “Those aircraft were only traveling at, I don’t know, 40, 50 miles an hour. This aircraft is up to over 120 miles an hour. Going out there, I was realizing that it takes your breath away.” His passion for performing these stunts is palpable, and it provides insight into the rigorous training and mental fortitude required to achieve such feats.
Currently, details surrounding The Final Reckoning remain somewhat under wraps, but it is confirmed that the film will continue the narrative set in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, where Ethan Hunt and his elite team face off against an ominous threat known as the Entity. This rogue AI possesses the alarming capability to manipulate global defense systems and financial infrastructures. Initially titled Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two, the film underwent a rebranding by Paramount after the first installment’s performance did not meet box office expectations.
In addition to the ever-committed Tom Cruise reprising his role as IMF agent Ethan Hunt, The Final Reckoning includes a star-studded ensemble cast featuring returning actors such as Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Vanessa Kirby, Mariela Garriga, Henry Czerny, Angela Bassett, Shea Whigham, Greg Tarzan Davis, Charles Parnell, and Frederick Schmidt. New cast members joining the exciting lineup include Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham, Katy O’Brian, and Tramell Tillman, ensuring a diverse and talented ensemble.
Mark your calendars, as The Final Reckoning is set to grace theaters on May 23rd. Early box office predictions suggest that this installment could achieve a record-setting opening, potentially outperforming all previous releases in the franchise.
