Tom Cruise films hair-raising Mission: Impossible stunt on Blackfriars Bridge

Tom Cruise films hair-raising Mission: Impossible stunt on Blackfriars Bridge

Film star Tom Cruise brought part of central London to a standstill as he performed a hair-raising stunt for the latest Mission: Impossible blockbuster – running across the roof of Blackfriars rail bridge.

The 55-year-old actor braved icy January winds and sprinted high over the Thames, with a low-flying helicopter filming his progress.

The Hollywood stalwart is famed for performing his own stunts, and last year injured himself when he jumped between two buildings during a shoot in the capital.

On Saturday, he appeared back in fine form as he warmed up in a thick jacket on the roof of the bridge.

Tom Cruise runs along the rooftop of Blackfriars station in London (John Stillwell/PA)
Tom Cruise runs along the rooftop of Blackfriars station in London (John Stillwell/PA)

Over the course of several takes Cruise stripped off his coat and could be seen darting south across the river, before quickly wrapping up again.

– Advertisement –
– Advertisement –