"Do We Continue or Is It a Major Rewrite" If I Fail, Tom Cruise Shot "Mission: Impossible 7" Motorcycle Stunt on Day One?

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as director Christopher McQuarrie revealed to Empire magazine at the beginning of June.

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McQuarrie told the publication that doing that on day one gave them plenty of time to understand Ethan's actions.

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