Mission: Impossible 8 star Hannah Waddingham says she has a 'real problem' with Tom Cruise's critics

Despite the fact that Mission: Impossible 8 is lined up for a 2025 release, the film is easily one of the most anticipated of global releases in the near future. The film is now making headlines, owing to actress Hannah Waddingham's impassioned support of Tom Cruise. The two will be sharing screen space in Mission: Impossible 8.

Hannah Waddingham stands up for Tom Cruise

Hannah Waddingham recently voiced her opinion against Mission Impossible: 8 costar Tom Cruise's critics. The actress, who has had the opportunity to work with him briefly for a period of five days, has only good things to say about the action star. Describing those five days as a rather intense experience, Hannah was all praises about Cruise's encouraging attitude.

Hannah further reiterated how the Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One lead is actually one of the loveliest, most positive and inspiring individuals she happens to have met. Additionally, Waddingham also had a curt remark up her sleeve for critics of the actor. The actress categorically stated how she has a 'real problem' with anyone who criticises the actor.

More on Mission: Impossible 8

Mission: Impossible 8 is being mounted as part two of the fairly successful 2023 release Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One. Much of the cast of Part One will be returning for Part Two, namely, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Henry Czerny, Pom Clementieff and Vanessa Kirby. Waddingham's involvement in the film was officially announced in March of this year.

Set to be directed by Christopher McQuarrie, The film is tentatively eyeing a 2025 release. Separately, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, enjoyed a rather successful run in India, raking in  ₹ 110.3 crores, just domestically.