Tom Cruise has officially raised the bar on what it means to "take a leap of faith" in the latest installment of the Mission Impossible franchise. In a shocking new behind-the-scenes video released by Paramount Pictures, fans are treated to a nail-biting glimpse of the 62-year-old actor dangling from a helicopter—because, of course, simply acting isn’t adrenaline-inducing enough for the silver screen’s most dedicated daredevil. In a move that has left safety experts groaning and insurance agents frantically sweating, Cruise is seen suspended thousands of feet in the air, preparing to execute a stunt that can only be described as "Wait, did they really let him do that?" As he dangles out of the chopper, clinging to the rotor’s edge for dear life, one can almost hear the helicopter pilots whispering, "This guy is definitely not in our union." Those familiar with the Mission Impossible series will recall that Cruise's stunts have ranged from high-altitude skydiving to scaling skyscrapers, but this time he seems determined to defy not just gravity, but common sense. The latest stunt reportedly involves him falling backward into the abyss, which, judging by the recurring theme of the franchise, probably ends up being a thrilling chase scene rather than an unfortunate accident. As he plummets from the rotor's embrace, it’s unclear whether audiences will cheer for the thrilling spectacle or collectively clutch their chests, watching Cruise’s audacity either reward him with box office gold or send him soaring toward a new career as an emergency room frequent flyer. Tom’s commitment to authenticity remains unparalleled; no stunt double here, just a man whose hairline is certainly experiencing a separate stunt of its own. Witnesses report that as he bravely prepares for the backward drop, Cruise has managed to somehow age a decade in just a matter of seconds, his hair sprouting additional grey strands in defiance of both gravity and time itself. In other news, Hollywood has allegedly begun drafting safety guidelines specifically for Tom Cruise, including mandatory parachute training, safety briefings on basic physics, and a ban on any film that requires him to even consider vertical heights. Cruise has reportedly brushed these concerns aside, stating that life without risk is simply not worth living—or so we assume he would say as he fearlessly tumbles toward a promising—and potentially hospital-ward—future. In a bold display, footage shows Cruise practicing his stunt, oblivious to the crew below who have begun to form a support group to cope with the constant anxiety of waiting to see whether this time would be the time they’d actually need a medic on set. As the movie's release date approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting what other death-defying feats Cruise will dream up, with some insiders hinting at "stunt work involving a lion, a jet ski, and an unexpected cameo by the Queen." While not all heroes wear capes, it seems Tom Cruise has taken it a step further—he might just want to invest in a solid parachute or at least a decent hair dye before he takes flight in Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning.