- David Fincher was the first to invite to direct the film, but then left to direct "Dogtown Councillors". The storyline of the original "Mission Impossible 3" directed by him was about the struggle for the black market trade of human organs in Africa.
- Scarlett Johansson originally played a role in this movie, but due to the failure of "Escape from the Island", she lost confidence in the commercial blockbuster, so she rejected the contract of "Mission Impossible 3" and focused on developing her Independent film. After that, Kerry Russell took over her position.
- In March 2004, Tom Cruise made a request to the German government to take some shots in the German parliament building, but his request was rejected.
- The exploded Lamborghini car had no engine.
- The interior of Ethan Hunt's house in the film was shot at the home of director JJ Abrams.
- The film’s former director, Joe Kanahan, was given the position of director "Mission Impossible 3" because he impressed Tom Cruise with "Drug Enforcement" in 2000. But because they couldn't reach a consensus on the style of the film, they left before filming started. His departure delayed the filming of the film for a year.
- The location of the film was filmed in three countries, including the Tiber River in Rome, Italy, the ancient town of Xitang in Jiashan, Zhejiang, and the Huangpu Tunnel of Jinmao Tower. The scenes in California, Virginia, and Washington, USA accounted for the vast majority of the film.
Mission: Impossible III behind the scenes gags
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Extended Reading
Mission: Impossible III quotes
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Luther Stickell: That look in your eyes is a pain in my ass, you know that, right?
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Luther Stickell: Was there something more going on between you two?
Ethan Hunt: Lindsey was like my little sister.
Luther Stickell: And you never... slept with your little sister, right?