Could Jeremy Renner’s ‘Mission: Impossible’ character William Brandt be back in action?
In a recent interview with Collider, Jeremy Renner discussed his tenure in the Mission: Impossible franchise, where he portrayed William Brandt. Reflecting on his role alongside Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt, Renner shared insights into why he stepped away and hinted at a possible return.
Renner, who starred in both 2011’s Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation, mentioned the challenges of being part of such an extensive franchise. 
He explained, I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom so much. We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad. It just wasn’t gonna work out then
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A Possible Return
Now, nearly ten years later, Renner expressed his enthusiasm about potentially returning to his role. He noted, Maybe now that my daughter is older that could happen
, and went on to say that he would gladly resume his character anytime, describing it as a great experience.
The Exit of William Brandt
At the end of Rogue Nation, Brandt chose to retire from the Impossible Mission Force, which differed from some abrupt exits seen for other characters in the series. This departure has left fans curious about whether he might reappear in future installments.
The Future of Mission Impossible
The untitled eighth Mission: Impossible film is set for release in 2025. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, who helmed the two prior films, there is speculation that more installments might follow.
While originally thought to be the franchise’s conclusion, McQuarrie had previously stated that additional movies are on the table.
A Triumphant Return Post-Accident
Renner has recently made headlines for his recovery following a severe accident in January 2023 when a snow plow incident left him with blunt chest trauma and over 30 broken bones. Despite the physical setbacks, Renner has returned to acting, taking roles such as Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ series Mayor of Kingstown, whose third season premiered on June 2.
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