60-year-old American actor Tom Cruise was not allowed to land helicopters on the Svalbard archipelago in Norway. In this respect informs times.
The governor of Svalbard refused to allow 30 helicopter landings during the filming of the eighth film in the Mission Impossible series. The head of the local environmental department explained that this could damage the “virtually untouched environment in Svalbard” and cause unnecessary inconvenience to people or animals.
Local production company PolarX, which is coordinating the work, will appeal the government’s decision, but the companies have already refused filming subsidies due to environmental concerns.
The new Mission Impossible movie starring Cruise will be released in 2024. The production process may be delayed due to Norway’s refusal.
Previously reportedTom Cruise said he refused to attend the Oscars to keep from getting on with his ex-wife, Nicole Kidman.