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Director J.J. Abrams and actor Tom Cruise arrive at a Paramount Pictures fan screening of 'Mission Impossible III' held at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre on May 4, 2006 in HollywoodGetty ImagesAccess Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Tom Cruise and J.J. Abrams are returning to the "Mission Impossible" franchise, Variety reported.
The two will co-produce a fourth installment in the series with a 2011 release date in mind.
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A Paramount rep confirmed to Access Hollywood last week that "Mission: Impossible IV" was in "the discussion stage," and in a recent interview with TV Guide, J.J. revealed that the film was in the works.
"Tom and I have come up with a really cool idea we are pursuing," J.J., fresh off directing "Star Trek," told the mag. "I am incredibly honored that Tom has invited me back as a producer."
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It has not yet been confirmed if J.J. will direct "M:I IV" as he did with 2006's "M:I III."
Both J.J. and Tom have a number of other projects in the queue - J.J. is also developing a "Star Trek" sequel, and Tom has been reportedly negotiating to
star in several films, including an untitled movie opposite Cameron Diaz and spy drama "The Matarese Circle," to which Denzel Washington is also attached.
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NicoleWe don't need to see Tom Cruise do the same thing for the millionth time, he needs some variety in his rolesreport abuseposted August 13, 2009 7:14 AM PDT
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VioletrainstarI love mission impossible! Much better than terminator boringreport abuseposted June 18, 2009 11:03 PM PDT
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VioletrainstarI love mission impossible! Much better than terminator boringreport abuseposted June 18, 2009 11:03 PM PDT
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JinglemanBFD. Tom is an egomaniacal idiot.report abuseposted June 18, 2009 6:07 PM PDT
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markJ.J. Needs to only be working on The Dark Tower Series!report abuseposted June 18, 2009 6:00 PM PDT
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michael swhat do his beliefs have to do with his acting choices. dont go to his movies you idiotreport abuseposted June 18, 2009 5:38 PM PDT
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StelHrseRyderyeppers ! Ole Mr.Sciencetologist is stuck making the same movie. but if there still paying him $20 mil a movie then who the hell am I to judge, lol !report abuseposted June 18, 2009 5:23 PM PDT
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