MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE Cheat Sheet
Ethan Hunt has saved the world numerous times throughout the years. Now, his good deeds are coming back to haunt him in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT. The film follows Hunt as he goes on the run from the government after an Impossible Mission Force (IMF) mission goes awry. But don’t they always? With former allies and the US government on his trail, Ethan races to save the world from an impending disaster.
The latest installment in the saga boasts a huge cast of characters, many of which return from previous films. Keeping up with every character in the film can be difficult, but we’ve got you covered. Get ready for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT with this character cheat sheet.
Ethan Hunt
Played by: Tom Cruise Ethan Hunt is one of the IMF’s top operatives. Hunt has prevented countless global disasters throughout his career. (Well, at least five, since that’s how many movies there have been.) In MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT, he goes on the run from the government after a pivotal mission goes awry. Aided by his allies, Ethan tries to prevent an impending global disaster.
August Walker
Played by: Henry Cavill August Walker is a ruthless CIA agent tasked with taking down Ethan Hunt after he goes on the run following a botched mission. Not much else is known about the character, but he’s poised to have a big impact on Ethan’s life.
Benjamin Dunn
Played by: Simon Pegg Benji Dunn is a close friend of Ethan Hunt and a recurring player in the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise. He’s one of the IMF’s most talented technicians, and has helped Ethan in numerous missions. In Fallout, Benji sides with Ethan as he goes on the run from the government.
Ilsa Faust
Played by: Rebecca Ferguson Ilsa Faust was introduced in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION as a former MI6 agent who helps Ethan Hunt defeat Solomon Lane, the leader of a criminal organization known as the Syndicate. In Fallout, Faust assists Ethan in his quest to prevent a global catastrophe. At least, we think she’s assisting him. He might be in her way.
Luther Stickell
Played by: Ving Rhames Luther Stickell is one of Ethan Hunt’s most trusted allies and a mainstay in the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise. (He’s the only other character who’s been around since the first film!) He’s a master hacker, and has played an important role in the majority of Hunt’s missions. In Fallout, Stickell joins forces with Benji, Ilsa and Ethan to save the world, or at least Ethan’s life and reputation.
Alan Hunley
Played by: Alec Baldwin Alan Hunley was introduced in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION as director of the CIA, and originally an enemy of Hunt and the Impossible Mission Force. Hunley eventually changes his mind about the value of the IMF, however, and becomes the Secretary of the agency. In Fallout, the character is still fulfilling his duties as leader of the organization.
Erica Sloan
Played by: Angela Bassett Erica Sloan is the head of the CIA, and August Walker’s boss. Sloan is unforgiving and believes in putting a mission before the lives of agents.
Solomon Lane
Played by: Sean Harris Solomon Lane debuted in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION as the leader of a terrorist organization known as the Syndicate. Lane is eventually defeated by Ethan Hunt and taken into custody. In Fallout, the character is part of the plot that turns Ethan’s life upside down once again.
White Widow
Played by: Vanessa Kirby White Widow is a newcomer to the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE story. Her role in Fallout is being kept a mystery, but she’s expected to play a pivotal part in the plot – and the trailer shows her being pretty vicious with a knife.
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT opens on July 27, 2018.