They were spotted filming a brutal fight scene on the deserted streets of Venice earlier this week, with Esai Morales even strangling his co-star Hayley Atwell.
And it appeared Hayley was seeking her revenge in a further scene filmed on Tuesday night, as she brandished a weapon when the scrap spilled onto a bridge.
The actress, 38, was seen holding up some form of weapon to villain Esai as he blocked the attack from her as-yet-unnamed character.
Back to filming! Hayley Atwell and Esai Morales were spotted filming a brutal fight scene on the deserted streets of Venice
Hayley’s character had opted for a chic androgynous look as she wore a black waistcoat over a white shirt and black trousers.
Her brunette locks were pulled back into a ponytail for efficiency during the fight scene, which saw her wrestled with Esai as he grabbed her arm during the scene.
Esai, 58, wore a white dinner suit paired with a black tie for the gritty scenes, suggesting he had been at an event before his altercation with Hayley.
Brutal: Hayley was seeking her revenge in a further scene filmed on Tuesday night, as she brandished a weapon when the scrap spilled onto a bridge
Battleground: The actress, 38, was seen holding up some form of weapon to villain Esai as he blocked the attack from her as-yet-unnamed character
The two actors were seen receiving direction from producers as one called cut during the scene, while cameramen stood nearby.
Last month, Hayley’s co-star Tom Cruise held crisis talks with Mission Impossible 7 director Christopher McQuarrie days 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.
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.
Styling it out! Hayley’s character had opted for a chic androgynous look as she wore a black waistcoat over a white shirt and black trousers
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 last week.
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.
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.
Game on! Her brunette locks were pulled back into a ponytail for efficiency during the fight scene, which saw her wrestled with Esai as he grabbed her arm during the scene
‘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 Tom 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.
Sharp: Esai, 58, wore a white dinner suit paired with a black tie for the gritty scenes, suggesting he had been at an event before his altercation with Hayley
Crisis talks: Last month, Tom Cruise (pictured in October) held crisis talks with his director Christopher McQuarrie days after 12 people on set reportedly tested positive for COVID-19
Filming was suspended in Venice after the first case emerged but producers hoped it would be an isolated case, and they planned for shooting to start again late last month.
A health official said at the time: ‘It is important that we track and trace all of the contacts of these people to keep the infection under control.’
The Sun reported sets were seen being dismantled in the city’s Palazzo Ducale after the incident, however filming has now begun to take place once more.
Earlier this year, filming for the upcoming action movie was halted in Italy after cases of coronavirus rose sharply.
Delays: In October, it was reported 150 extras were informed they were not to come in to shoot scenes that were on the filming schedule (Tom and co-star Hayley pictured in Rome)