5. A Continuation Of Ghost Protocol
The most conventional route to take- but when has this series, or its new screenwriter, ever been conventional? Hunt, Brandt, Jane Carter and Benji are a fully formed team now, and if the next film takes on the form of a big-budget extended episode of the old show, this could actually be a lot of fun. Rather than have the team being hunted down, they could just go on a conventional mission and the audience could have a hell of a lot of fun just watching a self-contained adventure. Depending on the strength of director hired (this writer is still praying that the rumours are true and Christopher McQuarrie is onboard, and his other projects are put on the backburner), this might actually be the best option for the sequel to take. No set-ups for future instalments or a big overbearing arch, just a fast-paced, slick thrillride. The last film was basically a live-action cartoon, given that Brad Pixar maverick Bird was in charge, with an unbelievably kinetic energy to every insane setpiece. Rather than taking the generic Hollywood route of making everything dark and gritty, we could have a lighter touch to proceeding with firecracker wit. The team is strong and we could develop their dynamics rather than make it all about Ethan. It was this approach that made Ghost Protocol so successful, so if it aint broke, perhaps it doesnt need to be fixed?