Mission: Impossible 3

**Hunter Rider** · 05-05-2005, 04:50 AM

Source: About.com
May 5, 2005

About.com caught up with Lost and Alias executive producer J.J. Abrams and received an update on Mission: Impossible 3, which he will direct.

Abrams confirmed that Carrie-Anne Moss and Scarlett Johansson are no longer part of the cast, but he stayed mum about who will replace them and join Tom Cruise in the third installment.

"The script was rewritten," he said. "I'm a huge fan of each actor that they cast originally, but to have kept the actors when we are reinventing the story would have been an odd process, to say, 'Write a script with these people in mind for characters that haven't been written.' It just felt like we had to start over with a clean slate."

Abrams said they are deep in pre-production and that shooting starts in July "all over the world... it's going to be a pretty big scale." Paramount is targeting a Summer 2006 release for the film.

For more of Abrams talking about his hit TV shows, hit the link above.

**Hunter Rider** · 05-05-2005, 04:51 AM

I like Abrahams but theyv'e gotten rid of Scarlett and Carrie-Anne WTF??,no doubt he'll try and fit Evangeline or Garner in,I don't think this is good news

Mentok · 05-05-2005, 05:15 AM

No Scarlett = Me no watching

**Hunter Rider** · 05-05-2005, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mentok

No Scarlett = Me no watching

I like BOOOOO-HISSSSSSSSSSSS better

Sava · 05-05-2005, 05:19 AM

dammit....

Mentok · 05-05-2005, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by hunter rider

I like BOOOOO-HISSSSSSSSSSSS better

Green Arrow · 05-05-2005, 05:49 AM

It sucks how Fincher is no longer doing this or the director of Narc since I think they were better choices than J.J. Abrams

**Hunter Rider** · 05-05-2005, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Green Arrow

It sucks how Fincher is no longer doing this or the director of Narc since I think they were better choices than J.J. Abrams

To be honest i never thought Carnahan was a good choice,Narc was good ina low-fi gritty way but that doesnt translate well to Blockbusters like Mi-3 IMO.Fincher however wouldve been awesome,Mixing his love of Tech with a gritty essence and spectacular visual approach.I like JJ so im not worried about him as director but i don't like these casting changes at all

Milkman95 · 05-05-2005, 07:57 AM

I personally like JJ Abrams work, especially LOST. Alias is okay. I'm just a little nervous about Abrams directing this. Isn't this his first big budget film he's directing?

Cruise hired him so he could control him better..............

**Hunter Rider** · 05-05-2005, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Milkman95

I personally like JJ Abrams work, especially LOST. Alias is okay. I'm just a little nervous about Abrams directing this. Isn't this his first big budget film he's directing?

Cruise hired him so he could control him better..............

It is his first bigscreen outing and i mightve agreed Tom wanted to control him but the fact he's let the 2 actresses go cos JJ said so tells me thats not the case and he said in an interview that he wanted " to see JJ's Mission impossible movie so he was giving him creative control"

Dark Donnie · 05-05-2005, 08:45 AM

this is terrible terrible news!!!!! Why let Scarlett go

??? Oh well, im not really a fan of Abrams doing MI 3, Fincher would have been cool! Drop Abrams and reunite Tom and Tony Scott!

Dr.Fear · 05-05-2005, 08:50 AM

i feel sorry for scarlett she was already working out for her role doing weapons trianing and everything, this sucks.

KenK · 05-05-2005, 10:13 AM

I wouldn't have lost any sleep over the exclusion of Moss, but I WANTED SCARLETT!! Goddammit man!

green · 05-05-2005, 11:56 AM

Actually werent there rumours floating that Kerri Russell was in serious talks.
If Katie Holmes is cast I will boycott. I like Cruise, I like Abrams, I dont even mind Holmes but if they cast her in it forget it.
The fact that Abrams wouldnt fit them into the script is actually refreshing to hear, although I liked the idea of Moss and Scarlett.

**Hunter Rider** · 05-05-2005, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by green

Actually werent there rumours floating that Kerri Russell was in serious talks.
If Katie Holmes is cast I will boycott. I like Cruise, I like Abrams, I dont even mind Holmes but if they cast her in it forget it.
The fact that Abrams wouldnt fit them into the script is actually refreshing to hear, although I liked the idea of Moss and Scarlett.

you'll probably find he'll cast his TV muses in the lead female roles......LOL it took me a minute to realise why you were mentioning Katie Holmes

OtepApe · 05-05-2005, 12:18 PM

WTF?!! No more Scarlett, dammit this sucks. I was looking forward to her in this. I suppose i'll have to see who they cast next.

green · 05-05-2005, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter rider

you'll probably find he'll cast his TV muses in the lead female roles......LOL it took me a minute to realise why you were mentioning Katie Holmes

That's why I wasnt suprised when I heard Russell was being rumored (Felicity).
What's up with Cruise and his infatuation with women that are taller than him?

**Hunter Rider** · 05-05-2005, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by green

That's why I wasnt suprised when I heard Russell was being rumored (Felicity).
What's up with Cruise and his infatuation with women that are taller than him?

lol i dont know,in truth i dont know Russel at all and i'd prefer Evangeline to the other 2 JJ alumni

green · 05-05-2005, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter rider

lol i dont know,in truth i dont know Russel at all and i'd prefer Evangeline to the other 2 JJ alumni

Eh I dont think Abrams will let Lilly be away from LOST, being filmed in Hawaii and pretty demanding it would depend on when they filmed, but I highly doubt it. I also doubt he would use Garner for yet another spy vehicle.
That's why my bets on Russell.

She would have made a great Lois Lane.

**Hunter Rider** · 05-05-2005, 12:41 PM

^^^thats her ?....... a bit bland

i'm already missing scarlett

Sava · 05-05-2005, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter rider

^^^thats her ?....... a bit bland

i'm already missing scarlett

i'd hit it

green · 05-05-2005, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter rider

^^^thats her ?....... a bit bland

i'm already missing scarlett

You so funny.

Listen to sava, he know what he's talking about.

**Hunter Rider** · 05-05-2005, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by green

You so funny.

Listen to sava, he know what he's talking about.

Eh? Sava would hit a corpse if it it had boobies

Sava · 05-05-2005, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter rider

Eh? Sava would hit a corpse if it it had boobies

whats wrong with that?

green · 05-05-2005, 12:55 PM

Eewwwwwwww!!!!!

05-05-2005, 04:50 AM	#1
Hunter Rider Ronin SHH! Administrator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Camp Manuel Posts: 121,394	Mission: Impossible 3 Source: About.com May 5, 2005 About.com caught up with Lost and Alias executive producer J.J. Abrams and received an update on Mission: Impossible 3, which he will direct. Abrams confirmed that Carrie-Anne Moss and Scarlett Johansson are no longer part of the cast, but he stayed mum about who will replace them and join Tom Cruise in the third installment. "The script was rewritten," he said. "I'm a huge fan of each actor that they cast originally, but to have kept the actors when we are reinventing the story would have been an odd process, to say, 'Write a script with these people in mind for characters that haven't been written.' It just felt like we had to start over with a clean slate." Abrams said they are deep in pre-production and that shooting starts in July "all over the world... it's going to be a pretty big scale." Paramount is targeting a Summer 2006 release for the film. For more of Abrams talking about his hit TV shows, hit the link above. __________________ thinkmcflythink.com Movie fans, hop in your Delorean and check it out! "Now this life is etched in black but I wont be looking back, the rain washed out the tracks, I'll never find again"

05-05-2005, 04:51 AM	#2
Hunter Rider Ronin SHH! Administrator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Camp Manuel Posts: 121,394	Re: J.J. Abrams on Mission: Impossible 3 I like Abrahams but theyv'e gotten rid of Scarlett and Carrie-Anne WTF??,no doubt he'll try and fit Evangeline or Garner in,I don't think this is good news __________________ thinkmcflythink.com Movie fans, hop in your Delorean and check it out! "Now this life is etched in black but I wont be looking back, the rain washed out the tracks, I'll never find again" Last edited by Hunter Rider; 05-05-2005 at 05:17 AM.

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05-05-2005, 05:19 AM	#5
Sava Dont cry, my dear Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London Posts: 42,177	Re: J.J. Abrams on Mission: Impossible 3 dammit.... __________________ Xbox Live gamertag - xxSavaxx When you can see the future, you think you're capable of changing it, but you're just a witness to coming moments, unable to help -The Air I Breathe

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Green Arrow Banned User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Star City Posts: 2,277	Re: J.J. Abrams on Mission: Impossible 3 It sucks how Fincher is no longer doing this or the director of Narc since I think they were better choices than J.J. Abrams

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Milkman95 MOS 6.14.13 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Motor City Posts: 15,431	Re: J.J. Abrams on Mission: Impossible 3 I personally like JJ Abrams work, especially LOST. Alias is okay. I'm just a little nervous about Abrams directing this. Isn't this his first big budget film he's directing? Cruise hired him so he could control him better.............. __________________ Man Of Steel In 2013, Once Again, You'll Believe A Man Can Fly......

05-05-2005, 08:45 AM	#11
Dark Donnie Kenny Powers is Back! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 18,147	Re: J.J. Abrams on Mission: Impossible 3 this is terrible terrible news!!!!! Why let Scarlett go ??? Oh well, im not really a fan of Abrams doing MI 3, Fincher would have been cool! Drop Abrams and reunite Tom and Tony Scott! __________________ Avvy by Hunter Rider

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Dr.Fear Banned User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fl Posts: 7,650	Re: J.J. Abrams on Mission: Impossible 3 i feel sorry for scarlett she was already working out for her role doing weapons trianing and everything, this sucks.

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KenK Side-Kick Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Tenth Circle of Hell(aka Oxon Hill, MD) Posts: 10,296	Re: J.J. Abrams on Mission: Impossible 3 I wouldn't have lost any sleep over the exclusion of Moss, but I WANTED SCARLETT!! Goddammit man!

05-05-2005, 11:56 AM	#14
green ... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: frisco Posts: 6,967	Re: J.J. Abrams on Mission: Impossible 3 Actually werent there rumours floating that Kerri Russell was in serious talks. If Katie Holmes is cast I will boycott. I like Cruise, I like Abrams, I dont even mind Holmes but if they cast her in it forget it. The fact that Abrams wouldnt fit them into the script is actually refreshing to hear, although I liked the idea of Moss and Scarlett. __________________ "You always hear that people want to see something different. Then you give them something different, and they don't know how to deal with it." -Darren Aronofsky

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OtepApe Side-Kick Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 7,695	Re: J.J. Abrams on Mission: Impossible 3 WTF?!! No more Scarlett, dammit this sucks. I was looking forward to her in this. I suppose i'll have to see who they cast next. __________________ A man may fight for many things. His country, his friends, his principles, the glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child. But personally, I'd mud-wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock and a sack of French porn.

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Hunter Rider Ronin SHH! Administrator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Camp Manuel Posts: 121,394	Re: J.J. Abrams on Mission: Impossible 3 ^^^thats her ?....... a bit bland i'm already missing scarlett __________________ thinkmcflythink.com Movie fans, hop in your Delorean and check it out! "Now this life is etched in black but I wont be looking back, the rain washed out the tracks, I'll never find again"

05-05-2005, 12:55 PM	#25
green ... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: frisco Posts: 6,967	Re: J.J. Abrams on Mission: Impossible 3 Eewwwwwwww!!!!! __________________ "You always hear that people want to see something different. Then you give them something different, and they don't know how to deal with it." -Darren Aronofsky

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