And The Director Of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE IV Is...

Merrick here...
Empire spoke to Tom Cruise, who pointedly revealed that INCREDIBLES/IRON GIANT director Brad Bird will, indeed, be helming the next MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE movie.

...we’re working with Brad right now. I don’t know if I’m allowed to talk about it but everything’s signed... Brad is doing it.”

...Tom told Empire HERE. This isn't altogether surprising, as Bird has been rumored/assumed to be the director of the project for some time. However, this is the first "official" (ish) confirmation we've had regarding the formality of Bird's involvement. Earlier this week, we learned that M:I 4 was set for a release in December of next year. It'll be produced by J.J. and scripted by Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec from a story by Abrams and Cruise.
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