Tom Cruise reveals unusual diet secret behind his 'Mission: Impossible' stunts

Tom Cruise will reprise his hit role agent Ethan Hunt in upcoming Mission: Impossible instalment

Tom Cruise reveals unusual diet secret behind his Mission Impossible stamina
Tom Cruise reveals unusual diet secret behind his 'Mission Impossible' stamina

Tom Cruise has revealed the unexpected food that keeps him energized for his intense Mission: Impossible stunts.

As per The Mirror, the Mission: Impossible star revealed that for the stamina his stunts required, he turned to a fry-up loaded with a dozen eggs every day.

Cruise, who confirmed his relationship with actress Ana De Armas, 37, at the weekend when they attended David Beckham's celeb-packed party at Core by Clare Smyth in Kensington, West London, said, “I actually eat a massive breakfast.”

He went on to say, “The amount of energy it takes - I train so hard for that wing-walking. I'll eat, like, sausage and almost a dozen eggs and bacon and toast and coffee and fluids.”

The Top Gun: Maverick actor stated further, “Oh, I'm eating! Picture: It's cold up there. We're at high altitude. My body is burning a lot.”

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning:

Notably, his breakfast routine came amid Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is set to release in theaters on May 21, 2025.

As per a trailer, Cruise will play agent Ethan Hunt, performing a dangerous stunt on the wings of a 1940s biplane in mid-air.

In his interview to US Magazine, Cruise said, “I remember seeing old footage of wing-walking.”

He shared, “Those aircraft were only traveling at, I don’t know, 40, 50 miles an hour. This aircraft is up to over 120 miles an hour. Going out there, I was realising that it takes your breath away.”