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Josh Holloway Reveals Darker Deleted Scene From Mission: Impossible—Ghost Protocol

The actor shared details of an intense cut scene while promoting his new series Duster, shedding light on his brief but pivotal role in the franchise.

Overview

  • Josh Holloway played Agent Trevor Hanaway in the opening of Mission: Impossible—Ghost Protocol, whose death drives the plot forward.
  • Holloway revealed a deleted scene where his character is revived by Jane Carter to reveal nuclear codes before dying again, cut for being too harsh.
  • The original scene was removed to avoid making Carter's character appear unlikable, according to Holloway's Sirius XM interview.
  • Holloway discussed his seven-year post-Lost career slump and credited J.J. Abrams for his comeback role in the Max series Duster.
  • The disclosure coincides with the promotion of Duster and the anticipation surrounding the next Mission: Impossible installment.