By Aaron Miller-
Pom Klementieff (pictured) was inspired by Bruce Lee and Clint Eastwood for her villain in ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’, it has been revealed.
The 37-year-old star plays assassin Paris in the new action blockbuster, in which she attempts to kill Tom Cruise’s hero Ethan Hunt .
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In the seventh instalment of Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible series (Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One, currently in theatres), Pom Klementieff plays the fiery Paris, whose sole directive is to sabotage everybody else’s efforts
Klementieff told Variety that Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill duology inspired the character of Paris in Mission: Impossible 7. Clint Eastwood, Jean-Paul Belmondo and Takeshi Kitano movies all helped the development and maturation of the newest Mission: Impossible baddie.y else’s efforts (by all means necessary — and we mean all means) to retrieve a key that unlock
Pom said: “I watched movies with Bruce Lee, with Jackie Chan and some French movies as well, because it was not just about the fight and the physicality – it was also the way the character walks.
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“I was inspired by movies with Jean-Paul Belmondo to find a cockiness to the character. And movies with Clint Eastwood, Takeshi Kitano, all these beautiful characters that barely speak but convey so many emotions as well.”
Pom explained how she spent years training for the stunts performed in the action franchise and had “manifested” a role in the picture.
She added: “We trained very hard with (stunt coordinator) Wade Eastwood. But I had been training for years with a martial artist who taught me how to punch, how to kick, so I had been doing kickboxing, boxing, taekwondo.
“It was my dream to be part of ‘Mission: Impossible’. When I was training several years ago, sometimes in my schedule, instead of writing ‘martial arts’ or ‘stunt training’, I would write ‘Mission: Impossible’, because I wanted to manifest it.”
Pom was pleased that she got a lot of creative input into her alter ego thanks to the freedom provided by Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie.
She said: “My character, I think, is on a path of destruction and she’s a very skilled fighter, and she enjoys to fight and to kill people. But there is also an underlying feeling of betrayal and of loneliness from being an orphan, so there’s a deep wound underneath.
“There’s a lot of things that I came up with myself, because what Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise do is cast the actors, and then they build the character around the actor’s abilities.
Pom Klementieff was born on May 3, 1986, in Quebec City, Canada, to a French-Russian father and a Korean mother. Tragedy struck early in her life when her father passed away, leaving her mother to raise Pom and her two siblings. Growing up in a diverse and multicultural household, Pom learned to embrace her unique heritage, which would later play a significant role in shaping her career.
Struggles and Triumphs
As a child, Pom faced several challenges that could have derailed her dreams of becoming an actress. Her mother’s financial struggles meant that opportunities for formal acting education were limited. Despite these hurdles, Pom never lost sight of her passion for performing and used every available resource to nurture her talents. She took part in community theater, local productions, and attended acting workshops whenever possible.
Pom’s resilience and commitment eventually paid off when she was accepted into the prestigious Cours Florent drama school in Paris. This marked a turning point in her life, as she immersed herself in the art of acting, honing her skills and preparing for what lay ahead.
Breakthrough to Stardom
Pom’s big break came when she was cast as Mantis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (2017). Her portrayal of the empathetic and quirky alien instantly resonated with audiences, earning her critical acclaim and catapulting her to international fame. The success of the film opened doors to a multitude of opportunities, and Pom’s career began to soar.
Her character, Mantis, made subsequent appearances in “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) and “Avengers: Endgame” (2019), further cementing her place in the MCU and solidifying her status as a talented and bankable actress.
While the MCU played a significant role in Pom’s career, she proved her versatility by taking on roles outside the superhero genre. In the Netflix sci-fi drama series “Black Mirror,” she delivered a compelling performance as a grieving widow in the episode “Striking Vipers” (2019). Her ability to portray complex emotions and inner turmoil showcased her range as an actress and earned her praise from both critics and fans alike.
Continuing her streak of diverse roles, Pom starred in the crime thriller “Inherit the Viper” (2019) alongside Josh Hartnett and Bruce Dern, once again demonstrating her ability to adapt to different genres and deliver captivating performances.
Pom Klementieff has been an advocate for social issues close to her heart. Drawing from her own experiences as a person of mixed heritage, she has been vocal about promoting diversity and inclusivity in the entertainment industry. Through interviews and social media, she has used her platform to address important issues like representation and equal opportunities for actors from all backgrounds.
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