Angela Bassett Returns as US President in Mission Impossible

Angela Bassett returns to the "Mission: Impossible" franchise in "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning," where her character Erika Sloane has been promoted from CIA Director to President of the United States. Bassett highlights the distinction between her roles as Queen Ramonda in the Black Panther series and President Sloane, emphasizing the need for calm and resolve in her presidential role versus the emotional passion of a queen. She appreciates the franchise's commitment to representation, particularly the organic inclusion of women in authoritative roles. Bassett described the film as "unrelenting" and spoke about the complex relationship her character shares with Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt. The movie, produced by Paramount Pictures, is set to be released on May 23 and continues the franchise's tradition of thrilling action and suspense. Despite the intense action scenes led by Cruise, Bassett's role focuses on leadership and composure under pressure.