“She got wasted in Mandalorian”: After a Disappointing Star Wars Journey, Katy O’Brian Fans Rejoice as She Joins Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible Franchise

From Star Wars disappointment to Mission Impossible excitement, Katy O'Brian's journey delights fans amid franchise transition.

"She got wasted in Mandalorian": After a Disappointing Star Wars Journey, Katy O'Brian Fans Rejoice as She Joins Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible Franchise

SUMMARY

  • Katy O'Brian joins Mission: Impossible 8, exciting fans as filming begins in London alongside Tom Cruise's return.
  • O'Brian's disappointing Star Wars journey contrasts with her anticipated role in the Mission: Impossible franchise.
  • Mission: Impossible 8's storyline promises new challenges for Ethan Hunt, with high-stakes action and a star-studded cast lineup.
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Katy O’Brian, known for her stint in Star Wars, is switching galaxies to join Mission Impossible 8. Fans disappointed by her underused ability in the science fiction adventure are now cheering as she handles a role next to Tom Cruise. This move has excited her fans, eager to see her sparkle in a new action-packed adventure.

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Kristen Stewart and Katy M. O'Brian in Love Lies Bleeding
Kristen Stewart and Katy M. O’Brian in Love Lies Bleeding

The 35-year-old’s casting has created a stir among fans, who can’t wait to see her dive into the high-stakes universe of undercover work close to Cruise. It’s a fresh start for O’Brian, and energy is fermenting as she prepares for this thrilling new chapter of her career.

Katy O’Brian’s Fans Are Thrilled As She Joins Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible

Fans of Katy O’Brian are super excited because she’s joining Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible team. The filming of the eighth Mission Impossible movie is underway in London, UK. Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt, alongside a few other familiar faces.

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But they’re also getting some fresh blood, like Katy O’Brian. This new film comes after Mission: Impossible-Dead Reckoning: Part One, but, as per Deadline, they haven’t settled on a title yet. We are all eagerly waiting to find out which role O’Brian will play in this action-packed thriller.

Katy O'Brian in The Mandalorian
Katy O’Brian in The Mandalorian

Meanwhile, you could remember the actress as Elia Kane from The Mandalorian’s Seasons 2 and 3. Now, Star Wars has some top-level baddies, similar to Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader, right?

Indeed, O’Brian’s character, Elia Kane, was darn frightening as well. Unfortunately, Season 3 of The Mandalorian didn’t exactly satisfy expectations. But now fans are excited for O’Brian because she’s taken this new gig after her Star Wars venture went poorly.

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Fans even shared their views on social media. 

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Despite a disappointing turn in The Mandalorian’s third season, O’Brian’s ability sparkles once more in this thriller action series. As filming for Mission: Impossible 8 progresses, fans eagerly expect to see O’Brian’s role unfold alongside the franchise’s iconic characters.

Further Insights Into Mission: Impossible 8′s Storyline

Tom Cruise in a still from Mission: Impossible- Dead Reckoning
Tom Cruise in a still from Mission: Impossible- Dead Reckoning

It’s interesting to look further into what’s going on with Mission: Impossible 8. Ethan Hunt is in action, and this time, he’s facing a few new difficulties. The last flick, Mission: Impossible – Reckoning: Part One, didn’t exactly raise a ruckus in the cinema world.

Despite confronting fierce competition from different blockbusters like Barbie and Oppenheimer, the Mission: Impossible series is still going strong. Now, about the plot, things are getting serious.

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The last film left us holding tight to a significant cliffhanger, teasing a legendary mission for Hunt and his team as they hunt down The Entity. Behind the scenes, shots hint that we’re in for some heart-beating action, much like in the past movies.

Director Christopher McQuarrie is once again in charge, giving orders from his script. And, Cruise’s journey is driving the charge, with a heavenly cast including old top picks and a few energizing new faces like O’Brian.

Initially set to hit the screen in June, production got delayed because of last year’s SAG-AFTRA strikes. However, Mission: Impossible 8 is now scheduled for release on May 23, 2025. 

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Written by Muskan Chaudhary

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Muskan Chaudhary, Junior Content Writer at Fandom wire. Having completed her degree in Commerce, she has written over 500 articles spanning FandomWire and Animated Times in the pop culture. She is dedicated to bring the latest and informative content from the entertainment world, thus expanding her knowledge in the field. Apart from her contributions to FandamWire, she has a keen interest in video games, sketching and playing tennis.