Glen Powell declines role in Mission: Impossible franchise calling it the worst gig in town

Glen Powell has declined to take over Tom Cruise's role in the Mission: Impossible franchise. He described the role as "the worst gig in town" and joked that it would be a "death trap." The speculation arose after the teaser for the eighth film, The Final Reckoning, was released. The film has a production cost of $400 million and is expected to conclude the series, which has grossed over $4 billion. Powell previously worked with Cruise on Top Gun: Maverick but is now focused on his upcoming Hulu comedy series, Chad Powers. He is also serving as co-creator and executive producer for the show.