It looks like J.J. Abrams’ love for the Summer gold isn’t subsiding any time soon. It has just been announced that he and Tom Cruise will be reteaming for ‘Mission: Impossible 4.’ The two have agreed to co-produce the film, which Paramount is looking to potentially have into theaters by Summer of 2011.
‘Mission: Impossible 3,’ which was the first time Cruise and Abrams worked together, raked in$134 million in domestic box office, a long way from the $180 million the first one made and the $215 million the second one made. Regardless, ‘Mission: Impossible 3’ was a huge hit overseas, pulling the film’s total, worldwide box office to just under $398 million.
There is no word on who will direct, though it will likely not be Abrams. Whispers of the ‘Star Trek’ sequel with a potential release date of Summer 2011 will probably keep him too busy to helm ‘M:I 4.’ Who knows if he will direct either sequel?
Different scenarios arise as to what the storyline could possibly be for ‘M:I 4’ and what Cruise’s role will be in the film. As soon as we hear anything, we will be sure to let you know.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter