Tom Cruise sports a bloodied shirt as he sprints across Westminster Bridge while filming a high-octane chase scene at the Houses of Parliament for Mission: Impossible eight

Tom Cruise displayed his signature action star run on Sunday as he filmed an exhilarating chase scene for Mission Impossible's eighth instalment outside the House of Parliament.

The actor, 61, showed off his impressive stamina and speed as he sprinted full pelt down Westminster Bridge.

Parliament Square was blocked off with barricades, with the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben serving as the backdrop to the dramatic scene for the upcoming film.

Tom's Mission Impossible character, Ethan Hunt, appeared to be fighting his way out of danger, as he wore a white shirt covered in fake blood under a black coat.

Camera operators were seen following him as he ran, ensuring they captured every angle of the intense chase.

Tom Cruise displayed his signature action star run on Sunday as he filmed an exhilarating chase scene for Mission Impossible's eighth instalment outside the House of Parliament

The actor, 61, showed off his impressive stamina and speed as he sprinted full pelt down Westminster Bridge

Parliament Square was blocked off with barricades, with the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben serving as the backdrop to the dramatic scene for the upcoming film

The iconic London landmarks in Whitehall were filled with background actors, who were decked out in army uniforms and helmets.

Many of the extras also carried prop guns, while several army jeeps were also stationed around the set.

Fences had been erected for the film, with signs that read: 'Restricted Area', 'Police security operation' and 'Security check point ahead'.

Tom bundled up by putting on a padded black coat over his costume to stay warm in between takes. 

He could be seen laughing and chatting with the crew, keeping a smile in place despite the strenuous scenes and late hour.

The A-lister has had plenty of practice filming physically demanding stunts and has become famous for his sprinting scenes.

Many of his action roles, especially the Mission Impossible films, see him undertake at least one significant running sequence.

Tom even poked fun at his tendency to go hell for leather in his movie, with his Twitter bio reading: 'Running in movies since 1981.'

Tom's Mission Impossible character, Ethan Hunt, appeared to be fighting his way out of danger, as he wore a white shirt covered in fake blood under a black coat

Camera operators were seen following him as he ran, ensuring they captured every angle of the intense chase

The iconic London landmarks in Whitehall were filled with background actors, who were decked out in army uniforms and helmets

Many of the extras also carried prop guns, while several army jeeps were also stationed around the set

Fences had been erected for the film, with signs that read: 'Restricted Area', 'Police security operation' and 'Security check point ahead'

Tom bundled up by putting on a padded black coat over his costume to stay warm in between takes

He could be seen laughing and chatting with the crew, keeping a smile in place despite the strenuous scenes and late hour

The A-lister has had plenty of practice filming physically demanding stunts and has become famous for his sprinting scenes

Many of his action roles, especially the Mission Impossible films, see him undertake at least one significant running sequence

Tom even poked fun at his tendency to go hell for leather in his movie, with his Twitter bio reading: 'Running in movies since 1981'

Filming for the eighth instalment of Mission Impossible has resumed after the actor's strike delayed the production.

The untitled film - which will likely be called Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two - is scheduled to come out May 23, 2025, after Dead Reckoning Part One was released in July last year.

The Mission: Impossible film series began in 1996 and is based on the 1966 television series of the same name. 

As well as starring Tom, the eighth film will also see the return of stars Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff and Vanessa Kirby.

It comes following news that Tom embodied his secret agent alter ego and flew his Mission: Impossible cast and crew to Longcross Studios during the M25 closure, to continue making progress on filming.

Last week, a five-mile stretch of the motorway was shut in both directions in a planned closure near Surrey, while a bridge was demolished and a new gantry installed in a £317million upgrade project.

Filming for Mission: Impossible was taking place near the stretch of road between junctions 10 and 11 that shut at 9pm on the Friday night and remained closed until Monday.

To get around the delay, Tom reportedly used a helipad in Battersea to fly the cast and crew of Mission: Impossible 8 to Surrey's Longcross Studios.

Filming for the eighth instalment of Mission Impossible resumed this year after the actor's strike delayed the production

The untitled film - which will likely be called Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two - is scheduled to come out May 23, 2025, after Dead Reckoning Part One was released in July last year

The Mission: Impossible film series began in 1996 and is based on the 1966 television series of the same name

As well as starring Tom, the eighth film will also see the return of stars Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff and Vanessa Kirby

The Oscar-nominated actor has been a qualified pilot for nearly 30 years after securing his qualification in 1994 and owns several aircrafts.

'The M25 closure is a headache for most people but not for Tom. He is so keen to keep Mission: Impossible 8 in production that he’s got helicopters on standby in London to fly his crew over to Longcross,' a source told The Sun.

'It sounds excessive but delaying work on the film is a bigger problem and Tom is such a professional — he’d move heaven and Earth to keep the show on the road.'

'Staff on the movie or stars who are needed for filming have been told if they can’t get to Longcross because of the M25 closures they’ll be flown in by chopper,' the insider added.

'It's a feat that is just like a scene out of one of Tom's films.'

Along with Mission: Impossible, Tom is flying back into action for a new Top Gun sequel after the massive box office success of the previous entry.

Tom will be back as Captain Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell, and Paramount, which will be producing again, is hoping to reunite him with his recent costars Miles Teller and Glen Powell.

The news that Tom is back in business with Paramount — where he has released many of his recent films — comes just days after he signed up for a deal with Warner Bros. to produce and develop new films for that studio, including movies he'll star in.

It comes following news that Tom embodied his secret agent alter ego and flew his Mission: Impossible cast and crew to Longcross Studios during the M25 closure, to continue making progress on filming

Last week, a five-mile stretch of the motorway was shut in both directions in a planned closure near Surrey, while a bridge was demolished and a new gantry installed in a £317million upgrade project

Filming for Mission: Impossible was taking place near the stretch of road between junctions 10 and 11 that shut at 9pm on the Friday night and remained closed until Monday

To get around the delay, Tom reportedly used a helipad in Battersea to fly the cast and crew of Mission: Impossible 8 to Surrey's Longcross Studios

The Oscar-nominated actor has been a qualified pilot for nearly 30 years after securing his qualification in 1994 and owns several aircrafts

'He is so keen to keep Mission: Impossible 8 in production that he’s got helicopters on standby in London to fly his crew over to Longcross,' a source told The Sun

'It sounds excessive but delaying work on the film is a bigger problem and Tom is such a professional — he’d move heaven and Earth to keep the show on the road'

'The M25 closure is a headache for most people but not for Tom. It's a feat that is just like a scene out of one of Tom's films'

According to Puck News, Maverick co-writer Ehren Kruger is writing a script for the third entry in the series.

Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that director Joseph Kosinski is also expected to return after proving himself with the critical and commercial smash success. 

Tom's last deal with Paramount ended in 2006, despite his continued work with the studio, and the new deal with Warner Bros. is nonexclusive, which will allow him to still work with other studios.

However, he's expected to be getting his own office on the Warners lot.

Tom and his costars helped lead the long-awaited sequel Top Gun: Maverick to nearly $1.5 billion, and the action film's months-long stint in theatres helped revive the theatrical business after the coronavirus pandemic.

Although news of the high-flying sequel struck some as an attempt to blunt the positive publicity Warner Bros. was getting for scoring a Tom connection, THR reports that it has been quietly in development since the late fall.

Paramount didn't comment on the development.

Along with Mission: Impossible, Tom is flying back into action for a new Top Gun sequel after the massive box office success of the previous entry

Tom will be back as Captain Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell, and Paramount, which will be producing again, is hoping to reunite him with his recent costars Miles Teller and Glen Powell

The news that Tom is back in business with Paramount — where he has released many of his recent films — comes just days after he signed up for a deal with Warner Bros. to produce and develop new films for that studio, including movies he'll star in

According to Puck News , Maverick co-writer Ehren Kruger is writing a script for the third entry in the series

Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that director Joseph Kosinski is also expected to return after proving himself with the critical and commercial smash success

Tom's last deal with Paramount ended in 2006, despite his continued work with the studio, and the new deal with Warner Bros. is nonexclusive, which will allow him to still work with other studios

However, he's expected to be getting his own office on the Warners lot

Tom and his costars helped lead the long-awaited sequel Top Gun: Maverick to nearly $1.5 billion, and the action film's months-long stint in theatres helped revive the theatrical business after the coronavirus pandemic

Although news of the high-flying sequel struck some as an attempt to blunt the positive publicity Warner Bros. was getting for scoring a Tom connection, THR reports that it has been quietly in development since the late fall