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The key to Tom Cruise’s enduring the exhilarating “Mission: Impossible” stunts? A “hearty breakfast.”
The actor’s secret for maintaining energy during the high-octane sequences in the “Mission: Impossible” franchise involves fueling up with a substantial morning meal. As the 62-year-old star preps for the eighth and potentially final installment, “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”, set to hit screens on May 23, he shared this insight during a recent interview.
The Breakfast Fuel for Daring Stunts
In the upcoming film, Ethan Hunt (played by Cruise) executes a breathtaking feat, clutching onto the wing of a 1940s biplane in mid-air and crawling along its metallic surface as the Drakensberg mountains of South Africa stretch out below. Cruise’s character performs numerous adrenaline-pumping maneuvers throughout the “Mission: Impossible” series.
To sustain the energy required for such feats, Cruise revealed his pre-stunt ritual: a **Total Breakfast Secret** for performing “Mission: Impossible” dangerous stunts. The actor shared with People his preparation for the aerial stunt, mentioning:
“I really do have a substantial breakfast.” “The energy it demands—I train intensely for that wing-walking. Im thinking of sausages, close to a dozen eggs along with **to**bacon, toast, coffee, and plenty of fluids.” :
The Actor’s Love for Challenges
Congvitually bold, Cruise embracing the challenge with enthusiasm—and a hearty meal. As stated earlier, Cruise eats as many eggs as any tired typing writer before a super early deadline.
The stunt, inspired by childhood memories of watching old wing-walking footage.
**”I recall viewing old footage of wing-walking.”** “Those planes traveled at around 40, 50 miles per hour. Cruise shared the experience of his daring act, explaining that **”This aircraft** **reaches** speeds exceeding 120 miles per hour. Stepping out there, I realized it’s breathtaking.”
The thrill of the stunt for Cruise was years in the making.
**”Anytime you see Tom in the plane,” Christopher McQuarrie , director and co-writer of the last three “Mission: Impossible” films (“Rogue Nation,” “Fallout” and “Dead Reckoning Part 1”), **observed** “**He’s essentially a one-**man film crew: managing the camera, acting, and piloting.”**
The stunt coordinator, **Wade Eastwood**, shared his thoughts on the process “People might assume we used green screen technology on the ground—however, I can assure you that not a single shot was captured without **the plane flying in real** **time.**”
Other Memorable Performances by the Actor
Cruise also shared a personal anecdote about showing his late mother footage of the stunt before her passing. Wise to her concerns, he didn’t reveal the details beforehand. **”I’m awfully glad you didn’t inform me about that one ahead of time”** she had responded.
**”Deadline” Also had something of note to share: **Another Hair-raising Stunt included Cruise tumbled around a colossal water tank replicating the interior of a submerged submarine without a scuba mask to keep the character connected. An astonishing feat, that **demanded** self-control.
’honneur to his acting skills, Cruise noted: **”You wouldn’t feel as connected to the actor if I used a regular mask and had a breathing apparatus. Luckily, when you’re jet-flying, you’re trained for hypoxia and carbon dioxide buildup. You start to recognize your body’s reactions, knowing when to halt.**