‘Mission: Impossible’ Star Hayley Atwell Says She Was ‘Eight and a Half Months Pregnant’ During ‘Final Reckoning’ Fight Sequence: ‘I’m Serious’

variety.comPublished: 5/24/2025

Summary

Hayley Atwell, pregnant at eight months during filming of "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning," faced a challenge when asked to forgo a stunt double due to the grueling fight scene she had to perform herself. Meanwhile, Tom Cruise revealed that his underwater stunts were hindered by Aquatic Light reflections, impacting his visibility and movement on set. The film, now in theaters, stars Atwell as Grace, a IMF agent who joins MI-6 agents led by Cruise.