FilmmakerChristopher McQuarrieis prolific on Twitter, often engaging with fans and offering pieces oftough love and behind-the-scenes advice. Does the fact that he’s writing and directing the upcomingMission: Impossiblesequels, both 7 and 8, limit his use of Twitter? Not so much. In fact, the director, who previously helmed the acclaimedRogue NationandFalloutinstallments of theTom Cruiseaction franchise, recently revealed which key creative member will be returning to the production of 7 and 8 thanks to his handy Twitter account.
In theFallouthome video special features, McQuarrie and that film’s editorEddie Hamiltonrecorded a commentary, getting into the nitty-gritty of cutting together a big-budget action masterpiece. Twitter user@SteffanHonourasked McQuarrie if we’d get a similar inside look for the seventh and eighth installments, and McQuarrie responded that he and Hamilton would put together an entire featurette getting into the artistry and technical craft behind editing. Cool, right? Just one thing: McQuarrie had never announced Hamilton was coming back to edit the picture.
So, Moviefone writerDrew Taylordecided to ask McQuarrie directly: “Is this confirmation that Mr. Hamilton will be returning for #MI78?” McQuarrie’s cheeky response? “Don’t leave home without him.” And there you have it. Thanks to some transparent back-and-forths on Twitter, we now know that McQuarrie is reuniting with one of the key creative architects on his amazingMission: Impossiblefilms. These movies are such paramounts of craft, and Hamilton’s sharp cutting is a huge part of why they work. It’s downright exciting to hear he’ll be back for the sequels, and we can’t wait to see who else McQuarrie reunites with – and which new folks he wants to bring into the mix, too.
Check out the Twitter conversation embedded below. For more on theMission: Impossiblefranchise, check out our intel on new facesShea WhighamandPom Klementieffjoining the fun. Plus:the best action set pieces of the 2010s.
