November 22, 2024 01:59 AM

‘Mission Impossible 6’ Set In Paris, 2018 Release Confirmed

After a hiatus, "Mission Impossible 6" is on its way to production and the producers are eyeing France as the new location of the 20 year old franchise. Following London and Vienna, Ethan Hunt's adventures may happen at the City of Lights. The production team is planning to start filming in spring or early summer.

According to Collider, the production for the sixth installment of the series was supposed to happen in 2016 which is a year after the release of "Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation". However, the production never started as a salary dispute emerged between Paramount and Tom Cruise. The conflict came to an agreement last September and the engines are now kicking for the 6th installment.

Christopher McQuarrie, who directed "Rogue Nation" and "Jack Reacher" will be returning to direct and write the new film. That being said McQuarrie will became the first in "Mission Impossible" history to helm two installments with in the franchise. Considering that he previously worked with Cruise several times, an outstanding film is expected fro the two of them.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount and Bad Robot Productions are planning to shoot parts of the film in Paris which is a change of venue for the series. In "Rogue Nation" Ethan Hunt traversed London and some parts of Vienna while the 4th installment was shot in Dubai, climbing the world famous Burj Khalifa. Throughout the series the location proved to be an important element for the films success and Paris would be a great choice to start off.

McQuarrie has been working with Cruise for a while writing the plot and the scripts for his films like "Edge of Tomorrow", "Valkyrie" and his latest film, "Mummy". With the awesome worked that he portrayed in "Rogue Nation" fans are really excited what he had for them in their new film.

Paramount would not confirm anything as per the plot detail and the casting for "Mission Impossible 6". However, fans can rest easy that the film is good hands. The newest installment is set to release on July 27, 2018.

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