Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt in Dead Reckoning Part One. Dead Reckoning Part One is the 7th installment of the Mission: Impossible Franchise. The series is based on the television series created by Bruce Geller and follows Ethan Hunt, an agent of the IMF (Impossible Mission Force). Tom Cruise not only produces the franchise but also plays the role of Ethan Hunt in the movies.
The supposed finale is divided into two parts so it will be interesting to see how Ethan and his team manage to execute their mission one last time. ‘Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ is all set for a theatrical release on July 12, 2023.
Who is Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt?
Ethan Hunt is the iconic protagonist of the franchise played by Tom Cruise. Ethan Hunt leads his team of IMF (Impossible Mission Force) Agents. They are often tasked with high-stakes missions in order to protect national and international security.
Ethan Hunt is characterized as a dedicated and useful agent with an unwavering commitment to the mission and his team. He possesses exceptional abilities and is skilled in hand-to-hand combat, weaponry, as well as various other techs. He is an exceptional team leader.
In the movie, Ethan Hunt often finds himself in perilous situations and makes use of his intelligence and quick thinking to get out of these situations. From scaling the Burj Khalifa, clinging to the side of an airplane, and jumping off a cliff on a motorcycle, Ethan Hunt has done it all and survived it all!
While Ethan Hunt is portrayed as a formidable agent, he is not without his flaws and vulnerabilities. He often gets emotionally invested in his missions which leads to conflicts with his teammates regarding the morality of the mission. His natural leadership instinct musters a deep sense of responsibility for the safety and well-being of the team.
Fans over the years have enjoyed Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt. They love the actor’s portrayal of the character, and the cherry on top is that Tom Cruise does all the stunts for Ethan himself. Dead Reckoning Part One promises to carry into Tom Cruise’s Legacy of Ethan Hunt.
Source – Mission: Impossible Fandom
