Unremembered Actors in the ‘Mission: Impossible’ Movies Starring Tom Cruise

Emilio Estevez, known for his role in “The Breakfast Club,” had a brief portrayal as Jack Harmon in “Mission: Impossible.” Harmon served as the tech expert on Jim Phelps’ IMF team, working alongside Ethan Hunt, played by Tom Cruise. Unfortunately, Harmon meets a gruesome fate when the elevators he is sitting on crash into the roof.

Kristin Scott Thomas, star of “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” also appears in “Mission: Impossible” as Sarah Davies. Davies is another member of the IMF team who tragically dies during the opening mission, leading to Ethan being wrongly blamed for her death.

Anthony Hopkins, most famous for his role as Hannibal Lecter, takes on the role of Director Swanbeck in “Mission: Impossible 2.” Swanbeck is the one who instructs Ethan to recruit Nyah Nordoff-Hall, played by Thandiwe Newton, in order to stop Sean Ambrose, portrayed by Dougray Scott, from releasing a deadly virus.

Brendan Gleeson, known for his appearances in films like “In Bruges” and “The Banshees of Inisherin,” portrays John C. McCloy in “Mission: Impossible 2.” McCloy, the CEO of Biocyte, is coerced by Ambrose to collaborate in releasing the Chimera virus with the intention of profiting from the ensuing cure.

Before his iconic role as Jesse Pinkman in “Breaking Bad,” Aaron Paul takes on the character of Rick Meade, the younger brother of Ethan’s love interest Julia Meade, played by Michelle Monaghan, in “Mission: Impossible 3.” The film delves into Ethan’s personal life, exploring his relationship with Julia and introducing her family.

Billy Crudup, known for his roles in “Watchmen” and “The Morning Show,” adds intensity as Assistant Director John Musgrave in “Mission: Impossible 3.” Musgrave plays both sides of the field, aiding Ethan and also having ties with arms dealer Owen Davian, portrayed by Phillip Seymour Hoffman.

Léa Seydoux, who later stars in James Bond films, portrays Sabine Moreau in “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.” As a ruthless assassin working for Kurt Hendricks, played by Michael Nyqvist, Moreau assists him in obtaining nuclear codes, which could potentially spark a global conflict.

Tom Hollander, recognized for his role in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, assumes the role of the British Prime Minister in “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.” The Prime Minister reveals to Ethan and the IMF that the Syndicate, a secret project, was initiated by MI6.

Angela Bassett, known for her appearances in “Black Panther” and “American Horror Story,” joins the franchise as CIA Director Erika Sloane in “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.” Sloane orders her operative, August Walker, played by Henry Cavill, to aid the IMF after they fail to retrieve plutonium from the Syndicate. Little did she know, Walker would turn out to be a traitor.

In “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” Ethan reunites with his ex-wife, Julia Meade. Wes Bentley, known for his role in “The Hunger Games,” portrays Julia’s new husband, Erik. When Ethan and his team attempt to thwart Solomon Lane from detonating a nuclear bomb near the Siachen Glacier, they encounter Julia and Erik, who are working at a medical camp in the area.

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