Rebecca Ferguson is Having a Moment: From Mission Impossible to Dune, Her Rise in Hollywood

Rebecca Ferguson on her rise in Hollywood

Rebecca Ferguson is one of the busiest actors working in Hollywood right now, with multiple exciting projects in hand. Born in Stockholm in 1983, to a British mother and a Swedish businessman father, the actress boasts an eccentric upbringing, which fueled her creativity and her passion for acting. Over the years, Ferguson has essayed complex female characters that have held their own against male leads played by the likes of Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Ewan McGregor. However, the actress is aware that portraying characters like Ilsa Faust (from Mission: Impossible franchise) or Lady Jessica (from Dune) could limit her choice of roles, leading to typecasting as an action hero version of the so-called “strong female character.”

Challenging herself on the sets of Mission: Impossible

Despite the pressure on tentpole films, Ferguson’s performance in Mission: Impossible flicks has been remarkable. The actress gives it her all to stun the audience with her acting and stunts. For the scene that required her to be at the Vienna Opera House roof, Ferguson had to conquer her fear of heights, which she never revealed to anyone. But instead of letting it be a hindrance, she trained and accomplished it brilliantly. The actress also mentions that there is no script when filming these international spy flicks, making her confront the fact that she has zero control.

The challenge of breaking free from typecasting

Being a successful Hollywood actress can still be limiting, where a performer is boxed in by the type of roles they are known to portray. Although Ferguson has been successful in playing the role of a “strong female character,” she wants to break free from this typecasting. The actress praises real stories and real people, revealing that these are the roles she wishes to bag. She has a passion for messy human emotions, rather than acting as a super-spy or a person from 20,000 years into the future. Ferguson’s desire to break free from preconceived expectations is a challenging feat, but she is undoubtedly one to embrace challenges.

Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One out this summer

This summer, Rebeca Ferguson returns as Ilsa Faust in Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One. The actress promises an explosive and dynamic film with incredible stunts. She also stars in Dune: Part Two, which is set to release in late 2021. After Cruise’s Top Gun blockbuster last year, the stakes for this year’s blockbusters are higher, farther, and faster than ever before. Ferguson is well aware of the robust competition, but with her talent and passion, she can undoubtedly stand out and pave the way for more diverse roles in Hollywood.