Mission impossible 7the underrated blockbuster of 2023
The release of Mission impossible 7 in July 2023, titled Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, part 1, it was a small event. Considered one of the best works of the saga led by Tom Cruise, its success in theaters was however very limited, relegated to the background by the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon.that is, the joint release, a week later, of the greatest hits Barbie AND Oppenheimer.
But if the reputation of this Mission impossible 7 so he suffered from it, he still remains one of the best blockbusters of recent yearsultra-spectacular and which offers as many new features as the return to the fundamentals of the saga that began in 1996.
Waltz of female characters
We thus discover new characters, in particular the thief and new ally of the IMF team Grace (Hayley Atwell), the antagonist Gabriel (Esai Morales) and his right-hand man Paris (Pom Klementieff), as well as the CIA agent Jasper (Shea Whigham).
Obviously there is no shortage of historical characters: Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise), Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg), Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames) and Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson). But Mission: Impossible: Showdown, part 1 Reserve a tragic fate to one of these characters: Ilsa Faust. In fact this, in the sequence of the story that takes place in Venice, is killed by Gabriele.
Ethan Hunt’s alter ego and, as can be understood from this work, the two have probably been lovers at some point in their relationship since their meeting in Mission: Impossible – Rogue NationIlsa Faust became in three films an iconic and particularly appreciated character of the saga. Her passing was a shock to viewers and leaves a huge void, which Grace’s character is expected to fill.
But if we see the character die on screen, the saga HALF he has developed the habit of deceiving appearances. His death has a specific purpose: to nourish Ethan Hunt’s Spirit of Vengeance. But that might not seem like justification for her disappearance, considering everything Ilsa Faust brought to the franchise. She could thus return from the dead and reappear Mission: Impossible 8 ? The idea seems unlikely, but it’s actually not impossible.
Rebecca Ferguson in the credits of MI8
Before even asking ourselves how the reappearance of her character would be possible in the story, we see that Rebecca Ferguson always appears credited to the casting of Mission: Impossible 8. In fact, come on the film’s IMDB page, appears in the first names mentioned. The page is updated, as Hannah Waddingham, a newcomer to the saga, also appears. Logically, on the actress’s IMDB profile, Mission: Impossible 8 appears on the list of his upcoming films.
Another element that could make the authors regret the disappearance of a very popular character, underperformance at the box office From Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, part 1. New actress in the franchise, Hayley Atwell does not have the popularity of Rebecca Ferguson and her character has just appeared. In this “exchange”, the franchise has therefore lost its power of attraction.
A “new” sequel in sight?
A sign that Paramount studios and Tom Cruise have been racking their brains to try to get things back on track after the semi-failure of Mission: Impossible 7its sequel, initially scheduled for June 2024, was postponed to May 2025. Enough to take enough time to finish shooting and finalize the film’s post-production, and guarantee exclusivity for several weeks in IMAX theaters.
There’s another change for this Mission: Impossible 8that will come out almost two years After Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, part 1. Still thought of as a direct sequel to the latter, it will however no longer have a title The showdown, part 2. It is therefore no longer a diptych, which theoretically offers greater freedom to the authors and therefore opportunities for changes compared to the scenario and the initial project.
Among these potential changes, could Ilsa Faust return? Credited in the credits, the most credible hypothesis of Rebecca Ferguson’s appearance would therefore be inside flashback. In this way, other images would fuel Ethan Hunt’s revenge and his search for Gabriel. Another hypothesis, a “false” Ilsa Faust could appear, that is, a new character with her appearance, using one of the famous masks that the franchise loves.
Finally, last hypothesis, The least likely but nothing is “impossible” in this saga, that is Ilsa brought back to life thanks to the intervention of “The Entity”, the mysterious AI and main antagonist of both films. “Resurrected” by Ethan Hunt’s enemies, could she join them and become an enemy of the IMF team? It is suggested at the end of Mission: Impossible 7 that Paris goes from enemy to ally of Ethan Hunt, Gabriel will therefore be able to count on Ilsa Faust.
So, in any case, there’s a very good chance we’ll hear more about her…
Source: Cine Serie
Ray Ortiz is a journalist at Gossipify, known for his coverage of trending news and current events. He is committed to providing readers with accurate and unbiased reporting, and is respected for his ability to keep readers informed on the latest news and issues.
