‘Mission: Impossible’ Director Christopher McQuarrie Says Tom Cruise Is ‘Very Serious’ About Making a Les Grossman Movie: ‘It Ultimately Comes Down to What That Character Is’

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Tom Cruise‘s “Tropic Thunder” fan favorite Les Grossman may be getting his own movie.

In his latest interview with Josh Horowitz’s “Happy Sad Confused Podcast,” the director of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” Christopher McQuarrie, mentioned they’ve had genuine conversations with Tom Cruise regarding producing a solo Les Grossman movie.

McQuarrie found the discussions they’ve had on Les Grossman to be incredibly humorous. He mentioned that he and Cruise have been engaging in quite serious talks about this topic, brainstorming ways to approach it effectively. In the end, it all boils down to understanding what the character of Les Grossman is.

In the movie “Tropic Thunder,” Les Grossman serves as a feisty and adversarial film producer, earning notoriety for his intense anger and oversized hands.

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McQuarrie explained later that he and Cruise occasionally found solace from working on “Final Reckoning” by brainstorming ideas for a possible Les Grossman movie. They frequently discussed and joked about the character during their meals.

As a film enthusiast, I find myself immersed in the moments rather than focusing on the framework. Sitting down for a simple breakfast scene, away from the movie-making buzz, is incredibly refreshing. The spontaneous banter with Tom, portraying Les Grossman, during these breaks was genuinely one of the highlights of producing this film. It’s those unscripted moments, brainstorming about the future while tackling the present challenges, that make the entire creative process so rewarding.

Based on the impressive performance of their latest collaboration in “Mission: Impossible,” I have high hopes that Les Grossman’s movie will be a massive success too. The eighth installment of the franchise smashed previous Memorial Day box office records, earning $63 million over the weekend and an estimated $77 million throughout the four-day holiday period.

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2025-05-26 21:46