Hayley Atwell is a marvelous actress who has become one of the most famous and recognized stars to come out in the new crop of actors in Hollywood. The actress first shot to fame for her flawless portrayal of Peggy Carter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with the 2011 superhero film Captain America: The First Avenger.
Since then, the actress has appeared in many fascinating movies and collaborated with enough A-list talents, including Hollywood legend Tom Cruise. The actress made her character debut as a professional thief named Grace in the Cruise-led Mission: Impossible franchise’ newly released seventh installment, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Her remarkable performance in the movie has earned her critical acclaim.
Recently speculations began that the actress might allegedly replace the Top Gun star after Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two in his lucrative franchise. Her latest remarks in the interview have fueled rumors that she might lead her own project in the future, as she has delighted fans with her excellent stunt work and performance.
Hayley Atwell Shares the Lessons She Learned From Her Co-star Tom Cruise
Hayley Atwell has proved her versatility as an artist by demonstrating her cinematic skills across all genres of movies. Atwell made her head-turning debut as Grace in one of the highest-grossing franchises in American cinema: Mission Impossible.
The actress got the perk of sharing the silver screen with Hollywood stalwart Tom Cruise in his latest spy action film, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. The movie has received an overwhelming response from the audience and critics alike, with fans gushing over Cruise’s deadly stunt work. In a recent candid interview, the 41-year-old actress opened up about her experience working with the actor in the movie, saying,
“We filmed the projects over the period of three years because we did it partly due to the pandemic. During that time, I got a real sense of his commitment to storytelling and always exploring and questioning with a real deep curiosity about what lands in the frame. The process was very inclusive.”
The Duchess movie star further shared that her co-star Cruise and film director Christopher McQuarrie invited her to watch playbacks and other projects, which could help her in future productions. She shared:
“Tom along, with director, Christopher McQuarrie invited me to watch playbacks and watch other movies, which have their own distinct film language… I was learning things that I would be able to take on to future productions.”
According to the reports, Hayley Atwell’s latest remarks about how her co-star made her learn things that could help her in future productions have fueled speculations about if she would replace the actor in the franchise. After Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two, it’s uncertain if she will reprise her role in the forthcoming films or take the franchise on a new path with her co-star Tom Cruise.
Hayley Atwell Claims Working With Tom Cruise Was a Masterclass
In an interview, Hayley Atwell claimed that working with her co-star Tom Cruise in their shared 2023 American spy action film Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One was a masterclass. The actress gushed about Cruise’s work ethic and skills, saying,
“It was a masterclass in not only work ethic and his incredible manners. He’s so gracious and so polite to everyone, and hardworking, but then also his understanding of every technical aspect of filmmaking.”
Christopher McQuarrie-directed titular movie boasts a stellar cast ensemble featuring Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Mariela Garriga, and Henry Czerny. The film received critical acclaim for its nail-biting action sequences and over-the-top screenplay.
Source: Hindustan Times
