Discussing a critical scene involving a motorcycle on a cliff and a parachute, Cruise recounts the perilous moment when he narrowly avoided crashing into a hillside.
The essence of Tom Cruise's on-screen persona is deeply entwined with his unwavering commitment to making a lasting impression on the cinematic stage. In 'Mission: Impossible 7,' this commitment is exemplified as he once again puts his physique and life on the line, coming perilously close to death.
Known for his exacting standards, Cruise's demanding nature became apparent during the pandemic when he sternly addressed workers, threatening consequences for any repeated lapses: "If I see you do it again, you're going to the f**k street." Despite this stern demeanor, Cruise is equally characterized by his willingness to take risks, as evidenced in 'Mission: Impossible: Mortal Sentence,' where he embarks on a daring motorcycle, cliff, and parachute stunt – a sequence laden with inherent danger.
In a candid interview with 'ET Canada,' the 60-year-old actor delves into the intricacies of the risky scene, revealing the extensive engineering and calculations involved in ensuring safety: "There is a great deal of engineering work to calculate that difference, the speed... You know, we tested the wind conditions from the beginning, that's how I approach these things."
The genesis of the daring scene traces back to discussions with director Christopher McQuarrie. Cruise explains their collaborative process: "First of all, Christopher McQuarrie and I come up with something, then we ask ourselves how we do it and analyze it." Despite the potential pitfalls, they pressed on, crafting one of the most perilous scenes in the film.
Reflecting on his own experience and expertise in activities like skydiving and motorcycle jumps, Cruise emphasizes the need for meticulous preparation: "Fortunately, I have been skydiving and jumping on motorcycles for years, but you have to polish and perfect it."
He openly recounts a particularly hazardous moment during a parachute jump from a helicopter, emphasizing the critical importance of scrutinizing every detail to avert mishaps: "When I opened it, it was in the wrong position, and when I deployed it, the parachute turned towards the side of the mountain, just at the last second, I was very close."
Cruise concludes by underlining the necessity of examining every aspect to ensure a flawless execution, revealing that, at the time, his mind was preoccupied with contemplative thoughts.
