Tom Cruise Details Extreme Stunt Preparation for 'Mission: Impossible'

Tom Cruise, at 62, continues to perform his own extreme stunts in the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise, including a highly anticipated wing-walking scene in the upcoming 'The Final Reckoning.' He attributes his ability to handle such demanding feats to constant training and a surprisingly large breakfast, consisting of items like sausage, nearly a dozen eggs, bacon, toast, and coffee, to fuel his body for high-energy, high-altitude shoots. Cruise emphasizes that these stunts are performed authentically, with no green screens, and that the physical preparation is vital due to the cold and intense energy demands at altitude. He recalls drawing inspiration from old wing-walking footage, noting that his aircrafts travel much faster, making the stunts even more perilous. His dedication to realism has even led him to operate aircraft himself during filming, with stunt coordinators confirming that every shot is done in actual flight. Cruise's commitment to authenticity and his rigorous preparation have become hallmarks of his action career.