In this revealing interview, the legendary stunt coordinator discusses collaborating with Cruise, what makes the "Mission" franchise special, dealing with studio and insurer fears, and getting ready to direct his first movie.

Impossible, believed to be the last entry, has set a Guinness World Record, but it might not defeat its ultimate quest: making money.

Speaking to the good folks at Empire ’s Spoiler Special Podcast, The Final Reckoning helmer spilled state secrets on several aspects of this summer blockbuster. When it came to the potential death of Ethan Hunt, McQuarrie shared that his head was literally in the clouds when pondering it: