- David Fincher was the first to invite to direct the film, but then left to direct "Dogtown Councillors". The storyline of the original "Mission Impossible 3" directed by him was about the struggle for the black market trade of human organs in Africa.
- Scarlett Johansson originally played a role in this movie, but due to the failure of "Escape from the Island", she lost confidence in the commercial blockbuster, so she rejected the contract of "Mission Impossible 3" and focused on developing her Independent film. After that, Kerry Russell took over her position.
- In March 2004, Tom Cruise made a request to the German government to take some shots in the German parliament building, but his request was rejected.
- The exploded Lamborghini car had no engine.
- The interior of Ethan Hunt's house in the film was shot at the home of director JJ Abrams.
- The film’s former director, Joe Kanahan, was given the position of director "Mission Impossible 3" because he impressed Tom Cruise with "Drug Enforcement" in 2000. But because they couldn't reach a consensus on the style of the film, they left before filming started. His departure delayed the filming of the film for a year.
- The location of the film was filmed in three countries, including the Tiber River in Rome, Italy, the ancient town of Xitang in Jiashan, Zhejiang, and the Huangpu Tunnel of Jinmao Tower. The scenes in California, Virginia, and Washington, USA accounted for the vast majority of the film.
Mission: Impossible III behind the scenes gags
2022-01-25 08:02
Extended Reading
Mission: Impossible III quotes
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[In the middle of a complicated operation, Ethan - disguised as Owen Davian and sitting in a car, makes a drop to Luther, underneath the car in a manhole]
Ethan Hunt: [Deadpan] What's up?
Luther Stickell: [Deadpan] Nothin'. What's up with you?
Ethan Hunt: [Deadpan] Nothin'.
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Ethan Hunt: [about to get electrocuted] Throw the switch on and off.
[slight pause]
Ethan Hunt: Don't forget the off.