Tom Cruise filmed scenes from a specially adapted doorless car while his co-star Hayley Atwell did her own make-up as filming for Mission Impossible 7 continued on Wednesday.
The Hollywood actor, 58, appeared in great spirits as he got into character as Ethan Hunt on the set of the action film in Rome, alongside his co-star pal Hayley, 38.
Vroom vroom: Tom Cruise filmed scenes from a specially adapted doorless car while filming for Mission Impossible 7 continued on Wednesday
Filming for a thrilling car scene was well underway, with Tom and Hayley seen sitting in a car with its door removed, so the camera can catch all the action inside the vehicle.
The car was also kitted out with specialist equipment and camera on the backseat and the bonnet so as to catch the drama from every angle.
And Tom was on fine form as he took the wheel while filming scenes alongside the Agent Carter star.
Needs must: His co-star Hayley Atwell did her own make-up on set amid the current restrictions
The actor looked smart in his role, donning a grey waistcoat and matching trousers, paired with a crisp white shirt.
In between having a laugh on set, Tom was also focused as he spoke to members of the crew between scenes, while staying protected with a black face mask.
Meanwhile, amid the COVID-19 restrictions, Hayley made do with touching up her own make-up on set.
The actress was seen using a make-up brush on her face while peering into a compact mirror as Tom sat alongside her.
Hard at work: The Hollywood actor, 58, appeared in great spirits as he got into character as Ethan Hunt on the set of the action film in Rome, alongside his co-star pal Hayley, 38
Resumed: They have been busy completing filming in Italy , after being forced to pause production amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The duo were no doubt shooting an intense scene as their vehicle was seen zooming around the streets of Rome.
The shoot is understood to be nearing completion after a turbulent filming schedule caused by the ongoing coronavirus health crisis.
In October, Tom held crisis talks with director Christopher McQuarrie after 12 people on set reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.
Health chiefs were said to be tracing the contacts of those who tested positive after filming was suspended, dashing hopes it was an isolated case.
Removed: Filming for a thrilling car scene was well underway, with Tom and Hayley seen sitting in a car with its door removed, so the camera can catch all the action inside the vehicle
High tech: The car was also kitted out with specialist equipment and camera on the backseat and the bonnet so as to catch the drama from every angle
Looking good: The actor looked smart in his role, donning a grey waistcoat and matching trousers, paired with a crisp white shirt
It appeared to be yet another blow for the action movie franchise after filming was suspended earlier this year during the first European wave of coronavirus when cases rose sharply in Italy.
The actor and the director, who worked together on previous Mission Impossible movies and Jack Reacher, were deep in conversation at their luxury base in the city, days after the situation came to light, but filming has now been allowed to continue with production restarting in recent weeks.
In October, The Sun reported 150 extras for the film were informed they were not to come in to shoot scenes that were on the filming schedule for the evening.
While no official reason was given for the sudden decision, it was claimed a coronavirus test had come back positive from the production so filming needed to be suspended temporarily.
Leading man: Tom was on fine form as he took the wheel while filming scenes alongside the Agent Carter star
Conversation: In between having a laugh on set, Tom was also focused as he spoke to members of the crew between scenes, while staying protected with a black face mask
Not so glam: Meanwhile, amid the COVID-19 restrictions, Hayley made do with touching up her own make-up on set
A source speaking to the publication claimed: ‘There are about 150 extras involved in the filming and late on Thursday they were all told not to turn up for work and they would be notified when they would be allowed back on set.
‘No official reason has been given but it’s feared it’s down to COVID and this will be the second time the production has been hit because of the virus.’
Crew also urged members of the public to remain socially distanced from one another as they waited to see the stars, while Tom and director Christopher are also said to have made the request.
MailOnline contacted Paramount Pictures and Tom Cruise’s representatives for comment at the time.
Touch ups: The actress was seen using a make-up brush on her face while peering into a compact mirror as Tom sat alongside her
Work attire: The film star looked smart in a white shirt and black pinstripe trousers
Filming continues: Hayley and Tom were surrounded by crew as they filmed their scenes
Earlier this year, filming for the upcoming action movie was halted in Italy after cases of novel coronavirus rose sharply.
The crew and actors headed to Norway to film instead, before returning to the Italian capital to continue with scenes once it was safe to do so.
It was reported this summer that Hollywood legend Tom hired a £500,000 ship for the film’s crew in Norway to avoid any coronavirus-related delays.
The filming had already been delayed for months after COVID-19 spread across Italy, where production had been based in March, leading the release date to be pushed back to November 2021. ‘They are terrified of further delays. Tom is determined not to see any more hold-ups.
Ready, set, action! The duo were no doubt shooting an intense scene as their vehicle was seen zooming around the streets of Rome
Off they go: The duo were seen riding around in the black car amid filming for the latest Mission Impossible film
The studio believes it will keep everyone safe and get this shoot wrapped up’, a source told The Sun earlier this summer.
It was recently claimed that Tom was ‘exempt from Norway’s quarantine rules’ as he restarted filming in the Scandinavian country.
The media personality revealed how ‘excited’ he was to start shooting the latest instalment of the franchise in a phone call with Norway’s Minister of Culture Abid Raja.
Mission Impossible 7 will be released on November 19, 2021.
Almost there: The shoot is understood to be nearing completion after a turbulent filming schedule caused by the ongoing coronavirus health crisis
Oh dear: In October, Tom held crisis talks with director Christopher McQuarrie after 12 people on set reportedly tested positive for COVID-19