Hayley Atwell is joining Tom Cruise in the upcoming installment of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise.

Writer-director Christopher McQuarrie posted the news on his Instagram account, writing “Should you choose to accept…” and a photo of Atwell, referencing the famous recurring “Mission: Impossible” quote.

Cruise will return as the seemingly indestructible secret agent Ethan Hunt for two more “Mission: Impossible” movies. Paramount has dated the seventh film for July 23, 2021, while an eighth installment will be released on Aug. 5, 2022.

McQuarrie is on board to direct both films. He previously directed 2015’s “Rogue Nation” and 2018’s “Fallout,” which was the best performer of the franchise with $791.1 million globally. The six films in the series have combined for $3.57 billion in worldwide box office. After years of switching up the director to give a new feel to each installment, Cruise and Paramount settled on McQuarrie as the primary director.

Atwell has gained prominence for her role as Peggy Carter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with “Captain America: The First Avenger” and including the “Agent Carter” series, “Ant-Man,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and “Avengers: Endgame.” She also has credits on “Cinderella,” “Christopher Robin” and “Blinded by the Light.” [Source]

A new prequel comic has confirmed Agent Peggy Carter’s rumored appearance in the upcoming “Ant-Man” film.

In the comic, Peggy visits Hank Pym, who is sporting the Ant-Man suit, and opens fire on him to check out how the suit works, similarly to what Carter did to Cap’s vibranium shield in “Captain America: The First Avenger,” Comicbook.com notes.

A flashback scene involving Howard Stark, Peggy Carter and a younger Hank Pym had been rumored for the film, but even if we don’t see that particular scene, it has become apparent that we will see Carter and Pym mingle at some point during the film.

Project Casting had also reported that Hayley Atwell, who plays Carter in the MCU, would appear in the film a few months ago.

“Casting directors are looking for an actor to work as a stand-in for the actor Haley Atwell. Haley Attwell is 31, 5’7 and 112 pounds,” the report said. Continue reading  »