Rebecca Fergusonknown for her role as Ilsa Faust in the successful saga Mission Impossible, has made statements regarding the departure of his character in the next installment of the franchise. According to reports TheWrapthe 40-year-old actress described her character’s death as a “collaborative” act.
Ferguson highlighted Ilsa’s growth within the franchise, since her first appearance in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation in 2015 until 2023 with the seventh installment of the story. Likewise, he pointed out how she had gone through an evolution from her role as an assassin to a figure more integrated into the team of Ethan Hunt, Tom Cruise’s character.
The actress pointed out that, despite her affection for Ilsa, the arrival of new characters in the saga reduced the space and relevance for her contribution. “And we can all want different things, but for me… Ilsa was naughty. Ilsa was unpredictable,” Ferguson explained of the nature of her role.
In line with Ferguson’s statements, the franchise has introduced a series of new characters throughout its latest installments, including Vanessa Kirby as Alanna Mitsopolis, also known as the White Widow; Angela Bassett as CIA Director Erika Sloane; Henry Cavill as CIA assassin August Walker; Pom Klementieff like the murderer Paris; Hayley Atwell as the thief Grace and Esai Morales as the terrorist Gabriel.
On the other hand, Ferguson shared reflections on the physical and logistical demands of participating in a large-scale production like Mission Impossible. The actress highlighted the significant time investment required to film a saga film, especially comparing the waiting time to film with the screen space.
“Unless you’re going to have a lot of screen time, it’s a lot of time sitting around waiting to shoot a huge movie that could take over a year to shoot,” Ferguson said of the commitment involved in continuing the franchise. Additionally, he articulated a practical view of her career, underscoring her desire to work steadily and not spend idle time on set.
Ferguson also expressed his appreciation for Ilsa Faust, describing her as “the most impressive, fantastic character”. However, his decision to conclude Ilsa’s story in Dead Reckoning Part One It allowed him to take on new projects, including his participation in the two “Dune” films and two seasons of the Apple TV+ drama, “Silo.”
Rebecca Ferguson not long ago sparked a debate in Hollywood by revealing in an interview in SiriusXM that a co-star treated her badly during filming. This announcement caused a wave of concern among his former colleagues, creating widespread interest in identifying the aggressor, although Ferguson clarified that his intention was more personal and focused on his limits towards abuse, not on pointing out the culprit.
Her confession on the Reign With Josh Smith podcast, where she called a former partner an “absolute idiot” for making her cry, intensified speculation. Despite ruling out figures like Tom Cruise and Hugh Jackman, many celebrities, including Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Emily Blunt, were forced to deny being involved.
The situation showed the community’s support for Ferguson, highlighting Johnson’s support through X (formerly Twitter), who admired his courage. Ferguson, who continues his prominent career, will participate in the third installment of Dune and in the new season of Silo in Apple TV+demonstrating their resilience and professionalism in the face of adversity.
