Why Nicholas Hoult Had to Drop Out of 'Mission: Impossible'

Why Nicholas Hoult Had to Drop Out of 'Mission: Impossible': Scheduling Conflicts Revealed

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Nicholas Hoult had to drop out of the Mission: Impossible franchise due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts.

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He was initially cast to star alongside Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible 7 as a formidable villain.

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The scheduling conflict arose as a result of his commitment to Hulu's The Great, a critically acclaimed TV series.

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Hoult had previously auditioned for the iconic roles of Batman and Top Gun, but unfortunately did not secure them.

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Esai Morales was later recast in the role that Hoult had to drop out of in Mission: Impossible.

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Currently, Hoult can be seen in Universal's horror comedy Renfield, where he shares the screen with Nicolas Cage.

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He has exciting upcoming projects including Robert Eggers' highly anticipated Nosferatu, and Clint Eastwood's Juror No. 2.

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Juror No. 2 is a gripping murder trial movie where Hoult's character faces a moral dilemma - whether to manipulate the jury or reveal the truth.

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Accomplished actress Toni Collette will portray the prosecutor in Juror No. 2, adding to the star-studded cast.

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Despite facing setbacks in his career, Hoult continues to be involved in prestigious projects in the film industry, showcasing his talent and versatility.

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