Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is just days away from its premiere date. So, the film's stars are making the rounds on late-night television to promote the latest installment in the action-packed franchise.
The Tom Cruise-led film received a standing ovation at its New York City premiere. Word is that the eighth Mission: Impossible film is a fitting end to the story and should satisfy fans who have spent two decades following the adventures of Ethan Hunt.
Late-night TV will play its role in hyping up the movie. Several of the film's stars are set to guest on shows this week.
On Monday night, Angela Bassett stops by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The actress portrays Erika Sloan, who first appeared in Mission: Impossible – Fallout. The new installment sees Sloan go from CIA director to president of the United States.
It's Mission: Impossible week on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon stands as the unofficial late-night TV home of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning this week. Every night will feature a cast member.
It all starts on Monday with Tom Cruise. He'll return to The Tonight Show, and fans should expect he's got some sort of stunt or bit lined up with Jimmy Fallon.
On Tuesday night, Simon Pegg joins the show. Pegg has played Benji Dunn in six of the franchise's films.
Wednesday night, look for Pom Klementieff on The Tonight Show. Her character Paris debuted in Dead Reckoning, initially facing off against Ethan Hunt before becoming an ally.
Things wrap up on Thursday night when Hayley Atwell sits down with Jimmy Fallon. She's back in Dead Reckoning as Grace, the thief-turned-IMF agent.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon airs at 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC.