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US film star Tom Cruise (R) signs autographs for Japanese fans upon his arrival at Tokyo's Haneda airport on November 30, 2011. Cruise is on a visit to promote his new film 'Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol.' (AFP PHOTO)
Tom Cruise has officially signed on to reprise his role as Ethan Hunt in 'Mission: Impossible 5', while Christopher McQuarrie may director.
The actor is officially set to reprise his role as secret agent Ethan Hunt in the fifth installment of the action franchise after inking a deal with Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions, reports Deadline.
Cruise could re-team with Christopher McQuarrie - who directed him in last year's 'Jack Reacher' - on the project as the director is reportedly set to helm the film, however, Paramount has yet to finalise a writer/director.
The new film would follow 2011's hit blockbuster 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' which was well received by critics and earned nearly $700 million worldwide. That film was directed by Brad Bird and saw 'Avengers' star Jeremy Renner join the franchise while Simon Pegg reprised his role as technician Benji Dunn.
A good part of 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' was shot in Dubai in 2010. Tom Cruise and the crew were filming in the emirates for three and a half weeks in prominent locations including the Burj Khalifa .
Meanwhile, Paramount and Skydance are also reportedly mulling a sequel to action flick 'Jack Reacher', which grossed over $200 million.
Cruise - who was most recently seen in sci-fi blockbuster 'Oblivion' - has also signed on to star in a big screen adaptation of TV show 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' The Warner Bros. production will co-star Armie Hammer and will be directed by Guy Ritchie.
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