Rebecca Ferguson, who starred opposite Tom Cruise in the Mission: Impossible franchise, describes him as a “man-child” — but in a positive way. Ferguson praised Cruise’s intense passion and energy on set, highlighting his willingness to perform his own dangerous stunts, including being strapped to the side of an airplane and jumping off cliffs on a motorcycle.
Despite Cruise’s dedication, the filming process was chaotic, with scripts changing rapidly and stunts being cut last minute. Ferguson recounted how Cruise would often arrive late to set but kept a playful attitude about it, jokingly commenting on how someone with a tranquilizer gun and net might constantly be searching for him.
Ferguson shared a humorous anecdote about rushed filming moments when the sun was setting and Cruise would ask, “What are we waiting for?” to which she replied, “You!” Cruise would laugh and apologize, showing a mix of childlike enthusiasm and dedication to the craft.
