Sometimes there are sequences where imagine you're building a puzzle with the puzzle pieces

of face down.

You actually can't even see the picture.

You're just having to look at how do these shapes fit together.

That's really what making Mission Impossible is.

I'm Sean Fennesy, Editor and Chief of the Ringer, and this is the Big Picture, a conversation

show with some of the most interesting filmmakers in the world.

Is Mission Impossible the best movie franchise we have?

I think so, especially since today's guest became involved.

Starting with an uncredited rewrite on 2011's Ghost Protocol, Christopher McQuarrie has

become a constant in the MI universe.

The new installment Fallout is his ninth collaboration with Tom Cruise and it's a delightful and genuinely

thrilling Hollywood blockbuster.

Chris sat down with me to talk about his journey from young Academy Award winner for his

screenplay for the usual suspects to his new role as a franchise protector.

We also discussed what he thinks of the insane stunts that Cruise some jacks himself to,

and how he came to peace with his role in Hollywood now.

Here's Chris McQuarrie.

I'm so delighted today to be joined by Chris from McQuarrie.

Chris, thank you for coming in.

Thank you for having me.

Chris, you made what I would say is a kick-ass Mission Impossible movie.

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