The recently-delayed duo of Mission: Impossible movie sequels may still be on schedule, but it now appears that the films will do so without the version of an unnamed villain that had been cast, due to the apparent exit of Nicholas Hoult. However, the vacancy was short-lived, and Hoult’s replacement as the mystery antagonist is now confirmed to be Esai Morales.
The exit of Hoult, as reported by Deadline, was the result of the aforementioned release date delays of sequels Mission: Impossible 7 and 8, a coronavirus measure that created a conflict with another commitment for the actor, although, with the two sequels being the only unproduced projects on his (known) docket, it is unclear what that commitment may have been. Regardless, the timing proved fortuitous for the veteran actor, Morales, who was recently seen in the final appearance of his recurring role on ABC’s just-ended Shondaland series,...
The exit of Hoult, as reported by Deadline, was the result of the aforementioned release date delays of sequels Mission: Impossible 7 and 8, a coronavirus measure that created a conflict with another commitment for the actor, although, with the two sequels being the only unproduced projects on his (known) docket, it is unclear what that commitment may have been. Regardless, the timing proved fortuitous for the veteran actor, Morales, who was recently seen in the final appearance of his recurring role on ABC’s just-ended Shondaland series,...
- 5/21/2020
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
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