Director David Fincher (Fight Club, Se7en) was slated to direct M:i:III but dropped out in favor of another film. Fincher was then replaced by Narc director Joe Carnahan, but he quit in a dispute over the film's tone. Dean Greogaris and Frank Darabont worked on early drafts of the screenplay. Production of the movie was halted in late 2004 so that Cruise could work on War of the Worlds. Originally set for release in 2005, the delay in shooting caused early cast members Carrie-Anne Moss and Kenneth Branagh to pull out. Scarlett Johansson and Lindsay Lohan were also suggested as Cruise's co-star. Ricky Gervais - who had acted in an episode of J.J. Abrams' television series Alias - was cast in a supporting role, but pulled out when the part expanded. British actor and screenwriter Simon Pegg has now been cast to play Ethan Hunt's sidekick. There are rumors that Scarlett Johansson was actually cast, but left the movie in pre-production when Cruise tried to introduce her to Scientology. It is thought that, as they dined together at one of his homes, during the dinner he opened a false door and revealed several high-ranking Scientology ministers. She "politely excused herself" and left the production. [3] The incident occurred right before Cruise recruited and began a relationship with current fiancée Katie Holmes. Cruise allegedly made a mock trailer of the stunts he wanted to perform in the movie for a group of his friends. An official teaser trailer has since appeared[4] online on Yahoo! Movies. Cruise also asked for permission to film in the Reichstag building in Berlin but was denied access. A television spot for Mission: Impossible III was shown during the Superbowl, twice during WWE Monday Night RAW and after the showing of The Shield on FX. Kanye West has produced the theme song for Mission: Impossible III. Source: Wikipedia  Next Page: About the Production

Homepage Introduction Movie Info Short Synopsis Full Cast & Crew List Production History Director David Fincher (Fight Club, Se7en) was slated to direct M:i:III but dropped out in favor of another film. About the Production “M:I:III” delivers all of the incredible action and breathtaking stunts that moviegoers expect from the franchise. About Ethan Hunt In exploring that, the filmmakers created a new life for Ethan Hunt About the Villain Writing team took special care to create a villain worthy of Ethan Hunt. About the Team Let's talk about Ethan Hunt's IMF team members. About the Stunts and Action Sequences J.J. wanted to put his own stamp on the action sequences. About the Locations The locations were chosen because they were specifically part of the story. About the Theme The theme to “Mission: Impossible” is originally written by Lalo Schifrin, the theme sets the stage for all the action and suspense to come. About Directing Style This is J.J. Abrams's vision, with his voice as a filmmaker. About Tom Cruise About the Cast About the Filmmakers

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