Simon Pegg credited this acting thriller for saving his life. The actor, 55, got candid on starring in six “Mission: Impossible” movies alongside Tom Cruise, starting with 2006’s “Mission: Impossible III.

Impossible’ films for rescuing him from his alcoholism - The star struggled with depression throughout his first ‘Mission: Impossible’ film

Simon Pegg has revealed that he was dealing with depressive alcoholism before he was ‘rescued’ by the Mission: Impossible franchise. The comedy actor first joined the Hollywood franchise in 2006 as Benji Dunn in the third instalment of the Mission: Impossible movie series.

"We're going to really disappoint everybody," Pegg said of not revisiting the 2005 comedy, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

Simon Pegg has shared the sweet nickname his daughter has bestowed upon Tom Cruise, having grown up associating the Mission: Impossible star with a gift he once gave their family. The Hot Fuzz actor,

Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and the Impossible Missions Force are bringing the action to theaters near you on May 23 in “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.″ Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to gather information on Ethan’s previous missions, from disguises to car chases.

The Final Reckoning" has been revealed to members of the press, and first reactions are praising the film as an exhilarating end to the historic action franchise. Film critic Courtney Howard wrote of the film on X,

British actor Simon Pegg in S. Korea British actor Simon Pegg waves to fans upon arriving at Seoul Gimpo Business Aviation Center in the capital on May 7, 2025, for a promotional event for the film "Mission: Impossible -- The Final Reckoning.