If you're a die-hard action movie fan, then you're no stranger to the electrifying force that is Tom Cruise. At a sprightly 60 years young, this action superstar has kept us on the edge of our seats with his thrilling performances in films like Edge of Tomorrow and Top Gun: Maverick. And he's ready to deliver another heart-pounding spectacle in the upcoming Mission: Impossible adventure, Dead Reckoning Part One. Speaking of his speed, the actor's M:I 7 co-star Hayley Atwell just blew our minds, revealing the Jerry McGuire performer doesn't settle for a mere "need for speed." Oh no, strap yourselves in tight and grab a parachute, because this daredevil extraordinaire has an insatiable appetite for "stratospheric speed." According to the actress, he strives for a velocity that defies gravity and tickles the heavens.
During the world premiere of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1, Atwell found herself in the hot seat in an interview posted to the Mission: Impossible TikTok account. She was asked how her running skills compared to Cruise's, given his legendary reputation for taking every opportunity to show off his gazelle-like sprint, even if they’re challenging scenes to shoot. The Agent Carter alum had nothing but admiration for her co-star's prowess, saying she noticed something very unique about him and his run, explaining:
