Actors Cast to Meet Audience Expectations

In the Mission: Impossible – Fallout Halo Jump Scene, Tom Cruise is cast to meet audience expectations of his typical action-hero role. Why does this scene specifically reinforce those expectations?

• A. Tom Cruise's character uses advanced technology to complete a simple task, which contradicts the high-stakes action sequence that is expected of him.

• B. Cruise defies expectations by showing vulnerability, making his character more emotional than action-focused.

• C. The scene features Cruise performing a death-defying stunt, which aligns with his established reputation for performing his own dangerous stunts, playing into his fearless action-star persona.

• D. Tom Cruise's character spends most of the scene delegating responsibilities to others, highlighting his leadership skills over his physical abilities.

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