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DESCRIPTION: You might not know his name, but Mark Bristol is one of the key collaborators on “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” and “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.” As the key storyboard artist, he helped stage and plan the action sequences that have thrilled us so breathlessly for two films. And we got to talk to him! He goes into his collaborative relationship with Christopher McQuarrie and what it’s like seeing his storyboards, shot for shot, on the big screen! Released January 18th, 2019.

SHOW NOTES: Check out a bunch of Mark Bristol’s storyboard art on his website. You can also follow Mark on Twitter: @MarkBristol1.

As referenced in the interview, here is some early concept art for the helicopter sequence in “Fallout”...

Here’s another early concept that was never filmed for “Fallout”...

Here are some selected “Fallout” storyboards with screenshots from the film for comparison. You can click to enlarge...

Here are some of Mark’s storyboards from “Rogue Nation” with screenshots for comparison. You can click to enlarge...

You can see a whole lot more from “Rogue Nation” and “Fallout” (and other projects) by visiting Mark Bristol’s website.