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Brian Damage · 09-20-2006, 05:46 PM

HOLLYWOOD - Brad Pitt has been tipped to reverse the Mission: Impossible franchise's struggling fortunes by replacing Tom Cruise in the fourth installment.
Cruise, who played agent Ethan Hunt in the action movies, was axed by Paramount Studios last month following Mission: Impossible III's poor box office takings and his "unacceptable conduct" off screen.

Now Fight Club star Pitt is being hailed as a potential savior, despite the fact he recently voiced his aversion to superstar roles, insisting, "Being a part of an ensemble is always more fun, you don't have to carry the film."

An industry insider tells Britain's London Lite evening newspaper, "Mission: Impossible IV will not include Tom's character, agent Ethan Hunt.

"They're considering a brief mention, saying Hunt retired to live a safe life with his new wife.

"They're set on Brad taking over as a gutsy new head operative who puts together his own unique team of specialists."

Studios bosses will reportedly offer over $52 million for Pitt to star in the film, the single biggest wage ever paid to an actor for one film

Courtnee · 09-20-2006, 08:43 PM

It won't be the same.

TJL · 09-20-2006, 09:08 PM

Actually, I like this idea.

M.I. 2 and 3 were all about Tom, maybe doing a team oriented part 4 is what the franchise needs.

I'm not a big fan of Brad Pitt, but it might work. All you need is a good director, good script, and good cast. Oh, and keep the budget under 200 million.

Brian Damage · 09-21-2006, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Oh, and keep the budget under 200 million.

Well, giving Pitt 52 million for his role is certainly not going to keep that budget down.

LucyCompanyPhan · 09-21-2006, 04:02 PM

Why oh Why can't this franchise just die? The third one didn't make that much money and the studio knows that. Truth be told, I just think this is one of those "name" dropping things that agents like to do and that studios like to do to scare their stars. They did it with Spiderman 2 when Tobey Maguire wanted alot of money - they started a big rumor about replacing him with Jake Gyllenhaal to get Tobey to lower his price.

TJL · 09-22-2006, 06:35 PM

Bad news Brian.

According to the paper today Brad Pitt says there is no truth to the rumors that he is going to star in the next M.I. flick.

How about Russell Crowe?

09-20-2006, 05:46 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Brad Pitted Against Cruise in 'M:I' Shake-Up HOLLYWOOD - Brad Pitt has been tipped to reverse the Mission: Impossible franchise's struggling fortunes by replacing Tom Cruise in the fourth installment. Cruise, who played agent Ethan Hunt in the action movies, was axed by Paramount Studios last month following Mission: Impossible III's poor box office takings and his "unacceptable conduct" off screen. Now Fight Club star Pitt is being hailed as a potential savior, despite the fact he recently voiced his aversion to superstar roles, insisting, "Being a part of an ensemble is always more fun, you don't have to carry the film." An industry insider tells Britain's London Lite evening newspaper, "Mission: Impossible IV will not include Tom's character, agent Ethan Hunt. "They're considering a brief mention, saying Hunt retired to live a safe life with his new wife. "They're set on Brad taking over as a gutsy new head operative who puts together his own unique team of specialists." Studios bosses will reportedly offer over $52 million for Pitt to star in the film, the single biggest wage ever paid to an actor for one film
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09-20-2006, 08:43 PM	#2
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09-20-2006, 09:08 PM	#3
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Actually, I like this idea. M.I. 2 and 3 were all about Tom, maybe doing a team oriented part 4 is what the franchise needs. I'm not a big fan of Brad Pitt, but it might work. All you need is a good director, good script, and good cast. Oh, and keep the budget under 200 million.
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09-21-2006, 04:02 PM	#5
LucyCompanyPhan Hollywood Senior Member Join Date: Sep 25, 2001 Location: a far away place in sitcomville Posts: 2,254	Why oh Why can't this franchise just die? The third one didn't make that much money and the studio knows that. Truth be told, I just think this is one of those "name" dropping things that agents like to do and that studios like to do to scare their stars. They did it with Spiderman 2 when Tobey Maguire wanted alot of money - they started a big rumor about replacing him with Jake Gyllenhaal to get Tobey to lower his price.
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09-22-2006, 06:35 PM	#6
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Bad news Brian. According to the paper today Brad Pitt says there is no truth to the rumors that he is going to star in the next M.I. flick. How about Russell Crowe?