Mission: Impossible actress Rebecca Ferguson explains why she left the Tom Cruise-led action franchise behind her.

Swedish actress Rebecca Ferguson had her breakthrough role in 2015 opposite Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation.

Now, Ferguson is opening up about her decision to walk away from the franchise.

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“Ilsa was becoming a team player,” explained Ferguson while appearing onThe Wrap’sUnwrappedpodcast.

“And we all can want different things, but for me, Ilsa was rogue.

There was a lot of characters coming in, not leaving enough space for what she had been.”

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My deal was done," said Ferguson.

“And I love her beyond words.

I think she’s the most awesome, fantastic character.”

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“I want to work, man.

I want to work.

Ferguson is currently starring in AppleTV+’s Silo, and she will likely return for Dune: Messiah.

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