Tom Cruise drives through Rome on a motorbike while filming Mission Impossible 7

He has thrown himself into filming the latest instalment in the high-octane and iconic film franchise.

And Tom Cruise was every inch the stuntman as he got onto a motorbike to speed through the streets of Rome while filming intense scenes for Mission Impossible 7 on Saturday.

The Hollywood legend, 58, transformed into Ethan Hunt in a white shirt and a grey waistcoat, and a metallic tie. 

Daredevil: Tom Cruise was every inch the daring stuntman as he sped through the streets of Rome on a motorbike to film Mission Impossible 7 on Friday

He completed his look by wearing a pair of matching grey trousers, while he stepped out in a pair of black ankle boots.

Tom was seen riding on a bike that had been kitted out to look like a police vehicle, suggesting his character had procured it for the chase.

A police car was also seen on set, and it was rigged with a camera on the roof to film both the person in the car and Tom as he drove past.

After shooting the intense scenes, Tom was seen chatting with the crew as he prepared to set off for another take.

Dapper: The Hollywood legend, 58, transformed into Ethan Hunt in a white shirt and a grey waistcoat, and a metallic tie

Dapper: The Hollywood legend, 58, transformed into Ethan Hunt in a white shirt and a grey waistcoat, and a metallic tie

Suited and booted: Tom completed his look by wearing a pair of matching grey trousers, while he stepped out in a pair of black ankle boots

Stuntman: Tom was seen heading through town

Suited and booted: Tom completed his look by wearing a pair of matching grey trousers, while he stepped out in a pair of black ankle boots

In character: Tom was seen riding on a bike that had been kitted out to look like a police vehicle, suggesting his character had procured it for the chase

In character: Tom was seen riding on a bike that had been kitted out to look like a police vehicle, suggesting his character had procured it for the chase

Taking a breather: After shooting the intense scenes, Tom was seen chatting with the crew as he prepared to set off for another take

Relaxed: Tom appeared to be in good spirits after the take

Taking a breather: After shooting the intense scenes, Tom was seen chatting with the crew as he prepared to set off for another take

In good spirits: Tom could be seen smiling to himself while waiting to shoot the next scene

In good spirits: Tom could be seen smiling to himself while waiting to shoot the next scene

Tom has been spotted filming many exciting scenes in the last few months, including taking on motorbike jumps, parachuting and riding on top of moving trains while on set in Norway.

Filming for the upcoming action movie was halted in Italy earlier this year after cases of coronavirus rose sharply. 

The crew and actors have been in Norway filming ever since, before returning to the Italian capital earlier this week to continue with scenes.

Friendly: Tom was seen waving at fans as they watched him film the car chase scene

Friendly: Tom was seen waving at fans as they watched him film the car chase scene

Skilled: Tom stood on the motorbike with ease as he drove through the Italian capital

Sharp: Tom was sure to turn heads in his smart get-up

Skilled: Tom stood on the motorbike with ease as he drove through the Italian capital

Getting into the zone: Tom was seen wearing a serious expression as he did a take

Getting into the zone: Tom was seen wearing a serious expression as he did a take

Chase: Tom was seen following a police vehicle for the scene

Raring to go: Tom looked at ease on the bike

Chase: Tom was seen following a police vehicle for the scene

Exciting: A police car was also seen on set, and it was rigged with a camera on the roof to film both the person in the car and Tom as he drove past

Exciting: A police car was also seen on set, and it was rigged with a camera on the roof to film both the person in the car and Tom as he drove past

Earlier this summer it was reported that Cruise hired a £500,000 ship for the film’s crew in Norway to avoid any coronavirus-related delays. 

Filming was already delayed for five months after COVID-19 spread across Italy, where production had been based in March, leading the release date to be pushed back to November 2021. 

‘They are terrified of further delays. Tom is determined not to see any more hold-ups. The studio believes it will keep everyone safe and get this shoot wrapped up’, a source told The Sun earlier this summer.

Daring-do: Tom has been spotted filming many exciting scenes in the last few months, like taking on motorbike jumps, parachuting and riding on top of moving trains in Norway

Daring-do: Tom has been spotted filming many exciting scenes in the last few months, like taking on motorbike jumps, parachuting and riding on top of moving trains in Norway

Pushed back: Filming was already delayed for five months after COVID-19 spread across Italy, where production had been based in March, leading the release pushed to November 2021

Chilling out: Tom was seen taking a breather

Pushed back: Filming was already delayed for five months after COVID-19 spread across Italy, where production had been based in March, leading the release pushed to November 2021

Tough call: Filming for the upcoming action movie was halted in Italy earlier this year after cases of coronavirus rose sharply

Tough call: Filming for the upcoming action movie was halted in Italy earlier this year after cases of coronavirus rose sharply

Making the best of it: The crew and actors have been in Norway filming ever since, before returning to the Italian capital earlier this week to continue with scenes

Busy: Tom was seen chatting away with director Christopher McQuarrie

Making the best of it: The crew and actors have been in Norway filming ever since, before returning to the Italian capital earlier this week to continue with scenes

Safety first: Tom kept a face mask on while he wasn't filming

Safety first: Tom kept a face mask on while he wasn’t filming

It was recently claimed that Tom was ‘exempt from Norway’s quarantine rules’ as he restarted filming in the Scandinavian country.   

The media personality revealed how ‘excited’ he was to start shooting the latest instalment of the franchise in a phone call with Norway’s Minister of Culture Abid Raja.    

Mission Impossible 7 will be released on November 19, 2021.

Tense: Tom was seen running through the capital while handcuffed to a steering wheel

Tense: Tom was seen running through the capital while handcuffed to a steering wheel

Preparing: Tom was seen getting into the zone for filming the scenes

Prop: Tom kept a hold of the steering wheel

Preparing: Tom was seen getting into the zone for filming the scenes

Going for it: Tom ran towards an open van during the scene

Going for it: Tom ran towards an open van during the scene

One to watch: Mission Impossible 7 will be released on November 19, 2021

Run! Tom was seen dashing towards the van

One to watch: Mission Impossible 7 will be released on November 19, 2021

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