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Mission: Impossible 7.That’s according to Pegg, who revealed in a new NME interview that his character in the franchise, Benji Dunn, will be spotlighted more in the next instalment alongside Ving Rhames who plays Luther Strickell.“I know the basic story of the two movies and it’s going to be a lot of fun,” Pegg said in the interview.

As Black Lives Matter protests continue throughout the world, Simon Pegg is excited by the heightened diversity he sees on the horizon for Hollywood.

the Observer, the actor, writer and producer said he had been following the protests while taking his own steps to help improve diversity within the film and TV industries.“Anyone that’s complaining about it should just shut the fuck up because it’s time,” Pegg said. “The film industry would be such a healthier, more interesting place if there were more voices, different stories, different experiences.

Simon Pegg’s recovery from alcoholism was aided by the distraction of filming Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.

Simon Pegg’s recovery from alcoholism was aided by the distraction of filming Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.The British star found success in the mid-2000s after his zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead became a huge hit, and earned him roles like technology expert Benji Dunn in Mission: Impossible III.However, behind the scenes the actor was battling an alcohol problem, and attended the Priory Clinic before starting work on the next Mission: Impossible film, 2011’s Ghost Protocol.Speaking to

Simon Pegg says his battle with alcoholism was a "private hell". The 'Lost Transmissions' star has revealed he struggled with an addiction to alcohol after using booze to self-medicate in the late 2000s, and has said that hiding his battle from his loved ones left him with a "strange kind of split personality", as he was trying to pretend he wasn't "unwell".

Simon Pegg has opened up about his struggles with depression and alcoholism, calling addiction a “very private hell”.The actor, writer and longtime collaborator of Nick Frost has had depression since the age of 18. In his late 30s – when he worked on 14 films including Mission: Impossible III and Hot Fuzz – he developed an addiction to alcohol.“I think Nick knew, but he didn’t want to admit it because it was too scary,” Pegg said of Frost in a new interview with The Sunday Times.

Lost Transmissions, a timely and poignant drama featuring outstanding performances from Simon Pegg (Mission: Impossible – Fallout) and Juno Temple (Maleficent: Mistress of Evil). Inspired by a true story, the film takes an intimate look at human emotions and the devastating reality of treating mental illness in a system that doesn’t seem equipped to deal with it.

After shutting down production following the outbreak of Covid-19 earlier in the year, the two Mission: Impossible movies, parts seven and eight, are reportedly set to resume shooting in September.

It looks like Mission: Impossible 7 is eyeing a September restart after production on the film was shut down earlier this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

“Mission: Impossible 7” holds the distinction of being the first major Hollywood production to be halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film was scheduled to begin work in Italy when the country’s outbreak occurred in late-February/early-March.

Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible 7” has set a September target date to resume filming following a nearly five-month hiatus.

Simon Pegg is considering returning to the role of hapless cop Nicholas Angel in a Hot Fuzz sequel.

"That can be a little frustrating sometimes"

Simon Pegg was all set to film the new “Mission: Impossible” sequel before the coronavirus pandemic shut it all down.

Ideas are sadly now shelved for a follow-up

Lily Collins "inherits" her tycoon father's terrible secret — a captive Simon Pegg — in this overlong, implausible thriller.

Simon Pegg used fake cigarettes on the set of his new film so he could make his voice sound more evil.

The Tribeca Film Festival is bringing some exclusive conversations with stars to Facebook this month in its Tribeca Talks At Home series.

Dan Smith talks to NME about the ongoing 'Distraction Tactics' event

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These zombie-film actors have some advice for real-world residents: Keep calm and stay at home.

Hot Fuzz stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost have put a smile on their fans faces with their latest video about how to deal with coronavirus.

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost have hilariously revisited their 2004 movie Shaun Of The Dead to cheer us up and come up with a plan to get through these troubled times. The duo has appeared in eight movies together over the years and were also in that fantastic TV series Spaced which we still find ourselves revisiting to this very day. Especially today.

The stars of zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead have teamed up for a new public service announcement inspired by their film.

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are here with a Shaun of the Dead-inspired coronavirus PSA.

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are sharing a coronavirus PSA “Shaun Of The Dead”-style.

The pair go heavy on 'Shaun of the Dead' references

Jack Gleeson was so good at being the sadistic King Joffrey on Game of Thrones that he took a break from TV acting because of the intense fan reactions — but after a six-year hiatus from the small screen, the 27-year-old Brit is coming back to TV for the BBC comedy Out of Her Mind. The series comes from comedian Sara Pascoe and will be executive produced by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, the RadioTimes reports.