Simon Pegg's Hilarious Tom Cruise Story Will Make You Wish You Were on Set

Simon Pegg Recounts Hilarious Tom Cruise Story from Mission: Impossible Set Filming Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One in South Africa was anything but ordinary for actor Simon Pegg. In a recent interview, Pegg shared an amusing anecdote about a scene where Tom Cruise's helicopter unexpectedly followed their vehicle. "We were shooting the scene when the truck is driving up to the Doomsday Vault," Pegg recalled, "and there was a helicopter behind us, following us." This unexpected presence prompted a crew member to quip, "Wow, it's like we're in a movie!" to which Pegg replied, "Tarzan, we are in a movie!" But the excitement didn't end there. After completing the shot, Cruise suggested an impromptu shark-diving excursion. Pegg and his co-stars, Haley Atwell and Pom Klementieff, readily agreed. "So we get back in the helicopter with Tom," Pegg continued, "he flew us out to the coast, and we fed sharks for the rest of the afternoon." This unexpected turn of events transformed a typical workday into a memorable adventure, showcasing the unique experiences of working with the renowned Tom Cruise. The story encapsulates the thrill and camaraderie on set.