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Lesser known facts about 'Mission Impossible' franchise
(Compiled by Aleena Mariam Abey)
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1.
It is a reboot of the 1966 series of the same name!
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2.
Many of the actors in the original TV series reacted badly to the first movie, as Jim Phelps was portrayed as a villain.
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3.
During the final fight between Sean Ambrose and Ethan Hunt in 'MI:2', a real knife was used upon the insistence of Tom Cruise.
4.
'MI:3' was the feature film directorial debut of J.J. Abrams (who later went on to direct 'Star Trek' [2009] ).
5.
Real explosives and wind machines were used climax train scene in 'MI:1' to simulate the dangerous environment.
6.
Many of the action scenes in 'MI:2' were already planned before the script. The story was later built around it.
7.
Christopher McQuarrie is the only director to direct multiple movies of the franchise.
8.
Actress Rachel McAdams, who played Regina George in 'Mean Girls' and Allie Hamilton in 'The Notebook', was offered a role in 'MI:3'.
9.
The character of Max, played by Vanessa Redgrave in 'MI:1', was originally meant for a man.
10.
The first 'Mission Impossible' film was completed ahead of schedule and under budget.