Chris McQuarrie, the director of the movie Mission: Impossible considered de-aging the lead Tom Cruise but denied the idea later as it was distracting. The director said he was considering the de-aging as a cold open that could be a flashback scene in the movie. However, the challenge of the de-aging process became a major obstacle for the franchise, which consistently prioritizes authenticity and realism rather than relying on digital shortcuts.
What Does McQuarrie Have to Say About De-aging
McQuarrie researched and followed many de-aging scenes to understand it better but he said that rather than being able to focus on the scene he was only occupied in watching if the de-aging was done well or not. When he saw Cruise’s look in the scene, he said he was so distracted by an actor he has seen up close for so many years was suddenly looking this young.
Nevertheless, McQuarrie acknowledges that he might have discovered a potential method to incorporate de-aging techniques in his upcoming films, despite the initial reservations.
The director said he cracked the code on how to best approach it while researching it, he said Nevertheless, McQuarrie acknowledges that he might have discovered a potential method to incorporate de-aging techniques in his upcoming films, despite the initial reservations.
At 61 years old, Cruise continues to thrive in his career. “Dead Reckoning Part Two” is set to hit the theaters next year, and he has an exciting project lined up with director Doug Liman, involving a movie set in outer space, which remains an intriguing possibility.