EXCLUSIVE: TOM CRUISE FIRED FROM ‘MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE’ FRANCHISE — REBOOT IN THE WORKS
PLUS: MEGHAN’S FATHER’S DAY TRIBUTE SPARKS PR BUZZ — AND KING CHARLES HONORS FATHERS WHILE ICING OUT HARRY
EXCLUSIVE: TOM CRUISE DROPPED FROM ‘MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE’ — NEW LEAD INCOMING
It’s the end of an action era. After nearly three decades as cinema’s most fearless spy, Tom Cruise has been benched from the Mission: Impossible franchise.
#ShuterScoop can confirm that Cruise, 62, will not return as Ethan Hunt following the underwhelming performance of Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning. Despite a global press tour and a sky-high budget topping $400 million, the film failed to ignite the box office and is on track to rank just fifth in the series.
“Tom’s not coming back,” a studio source shares. “This chapter is closed — and everyone knows it.”
Paramount is planning a 3-to-4-year pause before launching a full reboot with a new leading man and creative vision. While insiders insist there’s “still juice in the brand,” Cruise’s era is officially over.
Over the years, Cruise turned Mission: Impossible into one of Hollywood’s most iconic action franchises — dangling off planes, leaping from rooftops, and holding tight to Ethan Hunt’s legacy. But even his legendary work ethic couldn’t outrun shifting audience interest and franchise fatigue.
“He gave it everything,” one industry executive tells #ShuterScoop. “But now it’s time to pass the baton.”
EXCLUSIVE: MEGHAN’S FATHER’S DAY TRIBUTE MELTS HEARTS — BUT SPARKS PR WHISPERS
Meghan Markle opened the door to her family life this Father’s Day — and stirred more than a few emotions.
In a sunlit Instagram reel, the Duchess of Sussex celebrated Prince Harry with a home-movie-style tribute set to Jason Mraz’s “Have It All.” The footage featured Harry reading to Archie, jogging beside him on a bike ride, and getting cuddled by both Archie and Lilibet in their Montecito backyard.
“Happy Father’s Day to our favorite guy,” Meghan, 43, wrote sweetly.
Many fans applauded the post, critics called Meghan’s montage “glossier than a Netflix trailer,” pointing to her Bravo-style encouragement from behind the camera.
Still, supporters say the intention was genuine. “They’re trying to show their human side,” a source close to the couple shares with #ShuterScoop. “But no matter what they post, someone’s ready to pounce.”
Note: she did not mention her dad.
EXCLUSIVE: JENNIFER GARNER’S FATHER’S DAY POST FUELS BEN AFFLECK REUNION RUMORS
Jennifer Garner brought some unexpected warmth to Instagram this Father’s Day — and reignited hope for a Hollywood love story reboot.
In a tender post to her Stories, Garner shared a photo of ex-husband Ben Affleck napping on the couch with one of their children curled up on his chest. Her caption? “Happy Father’s Day to 3 people’s favorite landing spot.”
“She didn’t need to post that,” a Hollywood insider tells #ShuterScoop. “But she did — and now fans are reading everything into it.”
Garner and Affleck, who co-parent Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel, have long been praised for their friendship post-divorce. But with Ben now single again, Jen’s post feels… timely.
“Ben’s always had a soft spot for Jen,” says one friend of the duo. “But she is not getting back with him.”
EXCLUSIVE: KING CHARLES CELEBRATES FATHER’S DAY — BUT STILL SNUBS PRINCE HARRY
King Charles took a nostalgic route this Father’s Day, sharing sweet throwback photos with his late father Prince Philip and sister Princess Anne. But one figure was notably absent: Prince Harry.
“To all Dads everywhere, we wish you a happy Father’s Day today,” the royal caption read. But not a single mention of Harry — who, just last month, publicly pleaded for reconciliation with his father.
“He won’t speak to me,” Harry admitted in a BBC interview. “But it would be nice to reconcile.”
Palace insiders tell #ShuterScoop that the omission was no accident. “This was a subtle but firm message,” one royal source explains. “Charles is focused on legacy — not drama.”
While Meghan’s video tribute to Harry played out like a Hallmark special, Charles kept his post buttoned-up and emotionally distant. A reunion? Still out of frame.
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