Tom Cruise almost faces a real life Mission: Impossible after he lands at Teeside Airport
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Tom Cruise almost faces a real life Mission: Impossible as firemen race to deal with billowing smoke after he lands at Teeside Airport
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Tom Cruise almost suffered a real life Mission: Impossible on Tuesday afternoon as he arrived a British airport via private jet.
The Hollywood star, 60, greeted onlookers with his famous smile during an unlikely appearance at Teeside Airport after travelling to windy north east England from Florida.
However the local fire department were alerted after thick black smoke was seen billowing at the end of the runway, with Tom forced to remain aboard his taxiing jet while firemen dealt with the issue.
Life imitating art: Tom Cruise almost suffered a real life Mission: Impossible on Tuesday afternoon as he arrived at Teeside Airport via private jet
Danger: Cruise was still aboard his plane as the local fire service dealt with the source of thick black smoke billowing across the runway
Despite the unexpected drama he was in good spirits following his long haul flight across the Atlantic, with the actor pausing for a chat with airport staff after exiting his plane.
Cruise appeared to be using Teeside as a drop-off point before continuing his journey aboard a waiting helicopter, and the actor was seen inspecting the chopper before climbing inside with two female passengers.
No stranger to mid-air drama, the actor – famed for performing his own stunts – recently filmed himself standing atop a small World War II biplane while it was flying over the Blyde River Canyon in South Africa.
Upbeat: The Hollywood star greeted onlookers with his famous smile during an unlikely appearance at Teeside Airport after travelling to windy north east England from Florida
Hi, the name’s Tom: Despite the unexpected drama he was in good spirits following his long haul flight across the Atlantic, with the actor seen pausing for a chat with airport staff
Quite a gathering: Staff surrounded the actor as he stretched his legs after travelling to the UK
Cruise performed the dangerous stunt in a short social media clip as he filmed scenes for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two, the eighth film in the long-running franchise.
The actor has been taking flying lessons at the airfield in preparation for an exhilarating scene in the new film, which is scheduled for release on July 7, 2023.
The film will star Tom alongside Hayley Atwell, Hot Fuzz star Simon Pegg, Swedish actress Rebecca Ferguson and The Princess Bride star Cary Elwes.
Nice ride: Cruise appeared to be using Teeside as a drop-off point before continuing his journey aboard a waiting helicopter
Impressive: The actor was seen inspecting the chopper before climbing inside with two female passengers