A report from Hollywood writer Jeff Sneider (@theinsneider) on Tuesday floated the idea that Cruise had his Hunt-in-waiting lined up in Top Gun: Maverick co-star Glen Powell. ESPN’s Pat McAfee wasted no time trying to get to the bottom of the rumor, calling the Twisters actor during Tuesday’s Pat McAfee Show.

After a rumor swirled online about Tom Cruise wanting Glen Powell to replace him in the “ Mission: Impossible ” franchise, ESPN commentator Pat McAfee called up Powell himself to ask if it was true.

Powell said the "Mission: Impossible" franchise is a "death trap." There's one thing you won't catch Glen Powell doing and that's stealing Tom Cruise's valor. When asked if he'll replace Cruise in future Mission: Impossible films, as recent online rumors ...