TOM Cruise’s Helicopters Save Mission: Impossible 8 Cast During M25 Chaos
Tom Cruise choppering in Mission: Impossible crew while chaos unfolds below could be a scene from the blockbuster movie itself, insiders said last night.
M25 Closure Drama
The enterprising star, 61, went into crisis mode as the M25 closes for an entire weekend for the first time. Filming of his eighth spy flick is taking place near the five-mile stretch between junctions 10 and 11 which was shut from 9pm last night.
Taking Action
National Highways chief Jonathan Wade urged motorists to “play in the garden” or “decorate the bathroom” while work is carried out. However, that is not an option for qualified flier Tom, 61, who is desperate to keep shooting Mission: Impossible 8 at Surrey’s Longcross Studios after being dogged by delays.
Going the Extra Mile
A source said last night: “The M25 closure is a headache for most people but not for Tom. He is so keen to keep Mission: Impossible 8 in production that he’s got helicopters on standby in London to fly his crew over to Longcross.”
Professionalism Above All
“It sounds excessive but delaying work on the film is a bigger problem and Tom is such a professional – he’d move heaven and earth to keep the show on the road. Staff on the movie or stars who are needed for filming have been told if they can’t get to Longcross because of the M25 closures they’ll be flown in by chopper.
Cinematic Feat
“It’s a feat that is just like a scene out of one of Tom’s films.” The star who plays field agent Ethan Hunt and performs his own stunts, was filming last week in Derbyshire along with co-stars Simon Pegg and Hayley Atwell.
Travel Woes Ahead
Travel hell is predicted as the M25 closes for a whole weekend for the first time since London’s orbital motorway opened in 1986. A bridge is being demolished and a gantry installed, the first of five major planned works.
Warnings and Precautions
The affected section between J10 and J11 will not open again until 6am on Monday. Drivers have been warned to expect delays of up to five hours on surrounding roads.
Future Closures
Company lead Wade warned: “Avoid the area totally if you can. Either avoid traveling completely and find something to do at home, decorate the bathroom or play in the garden. If you must go, travel by train, walk, use your bicycle. If you can, avoid driving anywhere around those diversionary routes.” More closures are expected between May and December.