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Tom Cruise Reportedly Looking for Young Star to Play Ethan Hunt in 'Mission: Impossible 9'

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Tom Cruise reportedly scouting for a younger actor to take the reins of the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise in a potential 9th installment.
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  • Sources say Cruise is keen to pass the Ethan Hunt torch to a rising star, looking to inject new life into the long-running action series.
  • While 'The Final Reckoning' may not truly be the end, Cruise's reduced role could signal a shift in the franchise's direction, paving the way for a new generation of IMF agents.
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