Tom Cruise thanks fans after injury as Mission: Impossible filming is suspended
He broke his ankle while filming a stunt.
Tom Cruise has thanked fans for their concern and support after he broke his ankle while filming a stunt for the latest Mission: Impossible film.
Production on the sixth film in the franchise, M:I 6: Mission Impossible, will go on hiatus while he recovers but the release date of the film will not change, the studio behind the movie has said.
“Production will go on hiatus while Tom makes a full recovery, and the film remains on schedule to open July 27, 2018.
“Tom wants to thank you all for your concern and support and can’t wait to share the film with everyone next summer.”
The sixth film with see him reunited with his Rogue Nation co-star Rebecca Ferguson, while Superman star Henry Cavill and The Crown’s Vanessa Kirby join the franchise.
Cruise’s latest film, American Made, is due for UK release on August 25.
