Tom Cruise films scene alongside Hayley Atwell on a canal bridge in Venice for Mission Impossible 7

He is thought to be nearing the end of work on his upcoming blockbuster Mission Impossible 7.

And Tom Cruise was seen filming a scene for the flick alongside actress Hayley Atwell on the Ponte Minich bridge in Venice, Italy on Friday.

The actor, 58, who plays Ethan Hunt in the popular franchise, looked dapper in a black blazer and matching trousers. 

Action: Tom Cruise was seen filming a scene for Mission Impossible 7 alongside actress Hayley Atwell on the Ponte Minich bridge in Venice, Italy on Friday

Adding to his look with a crisp white shirt, Tom wore a black face mask as he chatted with Hayley and members of the crew in between takes.

Hayley is a new addition to the franchise with her role in the seventh instalment not currently known.

The actress, 38, wore a white shirt with a black vest and matching trousers for the scene while her locks were styled into a ponytail.

At one point the star could be seen lying on the bridge as members of the crew filmed her.   

Suave: The actor, 58, who plays Ethan Hunt in the popular franchise, looked dapper in a black blazer and matching trousers

Suave: The actor, 58, who plays Ethan Hunt in the popular franchise, looked dapper in a black blazer and matching trousers

Outfit: Adding to his look with a crisp white shirt, Tom wore a black face mask as he chatted with Hayley and members of the crew in between takes

Outfit: Adding to his look with a crisp white shirt, Tom wore a black face mask as he chatted with Hayley and members of the crew in between takes

Hayley was seen filming a tense stand off on the bridge with Esai Morales in recent days as she brandished a weapon while trying to fend off the villain.  

The shoot is understood to be nearing completion after a turbulent filming schedule caused by the ongoing coronavirus health crisis.

In October Cruise held crisis talks with director Christopher McQuarrie after 12 people on set reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.

Health chiefs were said to be tracing the contacts of those who tested positive after filming was suspended, dashing hopes it was an isolated case. 

Co-star: Hayley is a new addition to the franchise with her role in the seventh instalment not currently known

Co-star: Hayley is a new addition to the franchise with her role in the seventh instalment not currently known

Scene: The actress, 38, wore a white shirt with a black vest and matching trousers for the scene while her locks were styled into a ponytail

Scene: The actress, 38, wore a white shirt with a black vest and matching trousers for the scene while her locks were styled into a ponytail

Scene: The actress, 38, wore a white shirt with a black vest and matching trousers for the scene while her locks were styled into a ponytail

Filming: At one point the star could be seen lying on the bridge as members of the crew filmed her

Filming: At one point the star could be seen lying on the bridge as members of the crew filmed her

It appeared to be yet another blow for the action movie franchise after filming was suspended earlier this year during the first European wave of coronavirus when cases rose sharply in Italy.

The actor and the director, who worked together on previous Mission Impossible movies and Jack Reacher, were deep in conversation at their luxury base in the city, days after the situation came to light, but filming has now been allowed to continue with production restarting in recent weeks.

In October, The Sun reported 150 extras for the film were informed they were not to come in to shoot scenes that were on the filming schedule for the evening.

While no official reason was given for the sudden decision, it was claimed a coronavirus test had come back positive from the production so filming needed to be suspended temporarily.

Movie: The shoot is understood to be nearing completion after a turbulent filming schedule caused by the ongoing coronavirus health crisis

Movie: The shoot is understood to be nearing completion after a turbulent filming schedule caused by the ongoing coronavirus health crisis

Crisis: In October Cruise held crisis talks with director Christopher McQuarrie after 12 people on set reportedly tested positive for COVID-19

Crisis: In October Cruise held crisis talks with director Christopher McQuarrie after 12 people on set reportedly tested positive for COVID-19

Suspended: Health chiefs were said to be tracing the contacts of those who tested positive after filming was suspended, dashing hopes it was an isolated case

Suspended: Health chiefs were said to be tracing the contacts of those who tested positive after filming was suspended, dashing hopes it was an isolated case

Outbreak: It appeared to be yet another blow for the action movie franchise after filming was suspended earlier this year during the first European wave of coronavirus when cases rose sharply in Italy

Outbreak: It appeared to be yet another blow for the action movie franchise after filming was suspended earlier this year during the first European wave of coronavirus when cases rose sharply in Italy

Extras: In October, The Sun reported 150 extras for the film were informed they were not to come in to shoot scenes that were on the filming schedule for the evening

Extras: In October, The Sun reported 150 extras for the film were informed they were not to come in to shoot scenes that were on the filming schedule for the evening

A source speaking to the publication claimed: ‘There are about 150 extras involved in the filming and late on Thursday they were all told not to turn up for work and they would be notified when they would be allowed back on set.

‘No official reason has been given but it’s feared it’s down to COVID and this will be the second time the production has been hit because of the virus.’

Crew also urged members of the public to remain socially distanced from one another as they waited to see the stars, while Cruise and director Christopher are also said to have made the request.

Shortly after, The Sun reported that health chiefs were tracing contacts of at least 12 people who tested positive from the set after filming was suspended, dashing hopes it was an isolated case.

MailOnline contacted Paramount Pictures and Tom Cruise’s representatives for comment at the time.

Test: While no official reason was given for the sudden decision, it was claimed a coronavirus test had come back positive from the production so filming needed to be suspended temporarily

Test: While no official reason was given for the sudden decision, it was claimed a coronavirus test had come back positive from the production so filming needed to be suspended temporarily

A source said: 'There are about 150 extras involved in the filming and late on Thursday they were all told not to turn up for work and they would be notified when they would be allowed back on set'

A source said: ‘There are about 150 extras involved in the filming and late on Thursday they were all told not to turn up for work and they would be notified when they would be allowed back on set’

Contact tracing: Shortly after, The Sun reported that health chiefs were tracing contacts of at least 12 people who tested positive from the set after filming was suspended, dashing hopes it was an isolated case

Contact tracing: Shortly after, The Sun reported that health chiefs were tracing contacts of at least 12 people who tested positive from the set after filming was suspended, dashing hopes it was an isolated case