(TAN): Actor Tom Cruise was at Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Midfield Terminal recently to unveil a custom Mission: Impossible livery on an Etihad Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the airline said.
This is part of the promotion of the actor’s latest Mission: Impossible film, in which the airport’s new terminal features. An action scene in the movie was shot on the building’s 315-metre roof.
Elena Sorlini, acting CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “We are delighted to welcome Tom Cruise, the cast and crew of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One back to Abu Dhabi. We’re proud of our role in the film and our contribution to Abu Dhabi as a destination that attracts global talent. The scenes showcased in the movie are a testament to the architecture, scale and design of the iconic Midfield Terminal, which is inspired by the cultural elements of Abu Dhabi.”
Antonoaldo Neves, Group CEO of Etihad Aviation Group, said: “Partnering with Mission: Impossible is a great testament to destination Abu Dhabi and what it has to offer.”
The scenes filmed at the Midfield Terminal required 21 days of preparation, seven days of filming production, and involved 762 cast, crew and suppliers. This is the second Mission: Impossible movie to be filmed in Abu Dhabi. In 2018, a HALO sky-diving scene was shot in the emirate with help from the UAE military, Abu Dhabi Film Commission and twofour54.
