Light The Fuse - The Official Mission: Impossible Podcast

Henry Czerny returns to discuss what it was like to return to the character (former IMF director Eugene Kittridge) after more than 25 years, including the differences in working with Tom Cruise and the historic parallels of his characterization. Plus, Jeff Rowe, the co-writer/director of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” joins us to "Light the Ooze." See “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” only in theatres. Catch up on the entire "Mission: Impossible" film series on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former director of the IMF, Eugene Kittridge, played by Henry Czerny, captured our imagination in the first "Mission: Impossible" film. Now, he’s back for “Dead Reckoning Part One” and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Henry talks about his acting origins, his similar role in “Clear and Present Danger” and why he thought he’d never be back in the series. Also, we have a bonus interview with Pom Klementieff and Vanessa Kirby from the junket in Rome (in June). See “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” only in theatres. Catch up on the entire "Mission: Impossible" film series on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The deadly assassin Paris, played by Pom Klementieff in “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” joins us to talk about fight scenes (including her Venice alleyway battle with Tom Cruise) and details just how badly she wanted to join the franchise. That’s not all – we discuss the movie’s most iconic line with Shea Whigham (Briggs), writer/director Christopher McQuarrie and the man himself, Tom Cruise, while attending the world premiere in Rome. This is a good one. See “Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One” ONLY in theatres. Catch up on the entire Mission: Impossible film series on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We go around the world (in conversation) with the cast and crew of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” including Tom Cruise (Ethan Hunt), Christopher McQuarrie (co-writer/director), Greg Tarzan Davis (Degas), Hayley Atwell (Grace), Vanessa Kirby (The White Widow) and Shea Whigham (Briggs) just before the big New York City premiere. Hope you have your passport handy! See “Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One” ONLY in theatres. Catch up on the entire Mission: Impossible film series on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devoted to her character Grace, Hayley Atwell is one of the strongest additions to “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part One.” Atwell lets us into the process of creating the character (a thief who becomes embroiled in the mystery), discusses what it was like shooting some of the more harrowing action sequences and teases what is to come. See “Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One” ONLY in theatres. Catch up on the entire Mission: Impossible film series on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re joined by none other than the legendary Simon Pegg, aka Benji Dunn. Pegg sets the record straight on how he joined the franchise, discusses the exciting character development over the series, and drops hints about what's in store for us in "Dead Reckoning Part One." And as a bonus, we’ve got even more from Pegg from the Rome premiere. Legends only. See “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” now playing exclusively in theatres. Catch up on the entire Mission: Impossible film series on Paramount+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moments before the Rome world premiere of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”, Tom Cruise (Ethan Hunt) and Christopher McQuarrie (co-writer & director) join us to discuss the highly anticipated film. Hear what was so frustrating about the scene where Tom does close-up magic. Plus, we chat with Shea Whigham (Briggs), Greg Tarzan Davis (Degas), Eddie Hamilton (editor), Esai Morales (Gabriel), and even Henry Czerny, who played Kittridge himself, all from the red carpet. Not bad huh? See “Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One” ONLY in theatres July 12th. Catch up on the entire Mission: Impossible film series on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quick, before this podcast self-destructs! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to Light the Fuse – The Official Mission: Impossible Podcast. Longtime “Mission: Impossible” obsessives, filmmaker Charles Hood and entertainment journalist Drew Taylor, are taking their passion to the next level. They’ll be sharing anecdote-filled interviews, deep dives into the movies’ heart-racing stunts, and behind-the-scenes revelations, including exclusive interviews with top talent, like Tom Cruise himself. New episodes every Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices