Tom Cruise Refuses to Harm Co-Star During Dangerous Stunts on 'Mission: Impossible 7' Set

Tom Cruise declined to kick Pom Klementieff in the stomach during filming.
Klementieff wanted Cruise to kick her for authenticity but he refused.
Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie prioritized safety over realism.
McQuarrie was able to fulfill a lifelong dream of crashing a real train for the film.
The movie is currently filming on location in Rome amid the coronavirus pandemic.