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Known for his jaw-dropping stunts and relentless commitment in theMission: Impossiblefranchise, Tom Cruise almost shared the screen with Scarlett Johansson in the third installment of the franchise. However, the thrilling team-up never made it to the big screen, leaving fans to mourn the untapped chemistry and exhilarating action.
The actress later reflected on the missed opportunity prompted by the filmmaker J.J. Abrams taking over the project after David Fincher stepped down as the director due to creative differences.
How J.J. Abrams Robbed Fans of a Tom Cruise And Scarlett Johansson Action Team-Up
Renowned filmmakerJ.J. Abramstook over as the director for the 2006 filmMission: Impossible 3after David Fincher stepped down due to creative differences, choosing instead to focus on his 2007 thrillerZodiac.
However, when Abramsstepped into take the directorial duties afterCruise saw his work onAlias, the film faced a delay in production by a year due to his commitment to his TV showsAliasandLost.
The delay in the production promptedScarlett Johansson, along with Carrie-Anne Moss and Kenneth Branagh to subsequently drop out from the movie, who were initially cast alongside Cruise in the film.
The Avengersstar later reflected on her involvement in the movie,stating,“It was kind of weird, because I was training for it when we were shooting Match Point.”She further stated that after her exit, she went on to work with Woody Allen onScoopduring the summer.
I kind of know the whole story, but I’m keeping my lips shut. I went to work with Woody again in London for the summer [in Scoop, due later this year], and I left the role to [Jonathan Rhys Meyers].
With Johansson and the others exiting, a new ensemble castjoined the movie, including Philip Seymour Hoffman, Michelle Monaghan, and Laurence Fishburne. The film became a commercial success and its reputation has only grown over time.
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However, fans still wonder how thrilling it would have been to see Cruise and Johansson teaming up in their action roles, with Johansson potentially returning in future installments alongside Cruise.
Scarlett Johansson and Tom Cruise Have Shared Interest in Collaborating
BothTom Cruiseand Scarlett Johansson have expressed their wish to work together, with theMission: Impossiblestar even describing the actress as an“enormously talented,”and versatile performer.
In a 2023 interview, when asked about the actor she is hoping to work with, Johansson named the Oscar-nominated actor.“I’d love to work with Tom Cruise,”she toldThe Hollywood Reporter.
Cruise also enthusiastically shared that he would love to work with her when told about theLucystar’s statement.“I’d love to make a movie with her!”he toldET Onlinewhile promotingMission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. He further stated,
I’ve been wanting to make movie with her — She is enormously talented. So charismatic, versatile. She has great physical ability obviously.
TheTop Gunstar also stated that he has“been wanting to make a movie with her”and with the mutual feeling of working together he suggested the possibility of a collaboration soon, adding,“Sounds like I’m gonna.”
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There have also beenrumorsof their potential collaboration on a remake of Clint Eastwood’s 1977 action thrillerThe Gauntlet, which is said to be directed by Christopher McQuarrie. However, no official confirmation has been made regarding the duo’s involvement in the project.
Mission: Impossible 3is available to watch on Paramount+.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
