Cruise thanks fans for their concern

Tom Cruise has thanked fans for their concern and support after he broke his ankle while filming a stunt for the latest Mission: Impossible film.

Production on the sixth film in the franchise, M:I 6: Mission Impossible, will go on hiatus while he recovers but the release date of the film will not change, the studio behind the movie has said.

A statement from Paramount said: “Tom wants to thank you all for your concern and support and can’t wait to share the film with everyone next summer.”