Sources says Cruise is dealing with hidden stresses beneath his signature smile

According to In Touch Weekly, the actor is feeling the pressure of production delays and uncertainty surrounding the latest installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise.

Sources close to the actor reveal that Cruise is dealing with hidden stresses beneath his signature smile. The production timeline for Mission: Impossible 8 has been pushed back a full year, leaving Cruise feeling frustrated and anxious.

An insider shared that 75 percent of the film had already been shot, with only one remaining action sequence to be filmed in the UK. However, the process has been slow and confusing for Cruise, who is shouldering the weight of responsibility and hundreds of millions of dollars in investment.

While Cruise can still flash his famous smile for the cameras, those close to him reveal that he is often stone-faced and on edge as he tries to bring the production to a close. The insider noted, “This is how he deals with adversity.”

As one of the most successful actors in Hollywood, Cruise’s stresses may be hidden behind his million-dollar smile, but they are no less real. With the fate of Mission: Impossible 8 hanging in the balance, Cruise is under immense pressure to deliver a blockbuster hit. Only time will tell if he can overcome these challenges and emerge with a smile still intact.