Angela Bassett Gears Up For Her Next Mission
Breaking News: Angela Bassett is set to embark on yet another thrilling mission, as we can now confirm.
Return to Mission: Impossible
In the upcoming Mission: Impossible 8, Bassett will once again play the formidable CIA Director Erika Sloane, a role she first brought to life in the 2018’s Mission: Impossible – Fallout.
Anticipation Around the New Film
Details about the plot for the new film, a Paramount Pictures and Skydance production, are currently kept under wraps. With its recent multiple Oscar nominations and over $567MM in global box office takings for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, the spy action franchise continues its successful run. The series focuses on Tom Cruise’s character, Ethan Hunt, an agent of the Impossible Missions Force, and his team, who consistently undertake globe-trotting missions to prevent global catastrophes.
Star-Studded Cast
Joining Cruise and Bassett, the returning cast includes Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Vanessa Kirby, Mariela Garriga, Henry Czerny, Shea Whigham, Greg Tarzan Davis, Charles Parnell, and Frederick Schmidt. The eighth installment will also feature newcomers Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham, Katy O’Brian, and Stephen Oyoung.
Production and Release Details
Christopher McQuarrie, who has penned the script, returns as the director and will produce the film alongside Cruise. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, and Chris Brock are the executive producers. The film is set to premiere on May 23, 2025.
Angela Bassett’s Current Projects
Meanwhile, Bassett is currently playing LAPD patrol sergeant Athena Grant on ABC’s 9-1-1, which started its eighth season in September. On the big screen, the Honorary Oscar and Emmy winner was recently seen opposite Millie Bobby Brown in the fantasy film Damsel. The film was the most-watched on Netflix during the first half of this year.
Upcoming Work
Bassett will also lend her voice to Laika’s upcoming animated film Wildwood. Additionally, she will star opposite Robert De Niro in Netflix’s political thriller series Zero Day.
Representation
Bassett is currently represented by Gersh, Lighthouse Entertainment, and Fox Rothschild.
Conclusion
With her return to the Mission: Impossible franchise and several other projects lined up, Angela Bassett continues to make her mark in Hollywood. Her fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Mission: Impossible 8.
FAQs
Who is Angela Bassett?
Angela Bassett is an award-winning actress known for her roles in various Hollywood films and television series.
What is her role in Mission: Impossible 8?
In Mission: Impossible 8, Bassett will reprise her role as CIA Director Erika Sloane.
Who else is in the cast of Mission: Impossible 8?
The cast includes Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, and others. Newcomers to the franchise include Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, and Nick Offerman, among others.
When is the film set to release?
The film is slated for release on May 23, 2025.
Who represents Angela Bassett?
Bassett is represented by Gersh, Lighthouse Entertainment, and Fox Rothschild.
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