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Hayley Atwell Discusses Filming Intense 'Mission: Impossible' Fight Scene While Pregnant

The actress revealed she was eight and a half months pregnant during reshoots for the franchise's final installment, insisting on performing her own stunts.

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Overview

  • Hayley Atwell disclosed on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' that she was eight and a half months pregnant while filming a key fight scene for 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.'
  • The actress insisted on performing the demanding sequence herself, despite offers to use a stunt double, citing her dedication to authenticity.
  • Atwell noted the supportive environment on set, with cast and crew ensuring her comfort during the reshoots.
  • 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,' now in theaters, serves as the eighth and concluding chapter of the long-running action franchise.
  • Atwell, who debuted as IMF agent Grace in 2023, welcomed her first child with her partner Ned Wolfgang Kelly in 2024.