Tom Cruise did not allow the series "Mission Impossible" to be filmed.

Mission Impossible is one of Paramount's most successful franchises and the studio was interested in bringing it back to its roots, that is, expanding it into a series designed to be broadcast by Paramount+'s own streaming service.
However, sources say this attempt was blocked by the lead actor. No other details on what Paramount's specific plans were for the series or why Tom Cruise did not allow the project to go forward are yet available.
The actor retains significant creative control of the franchise and protects both the brand itself and the theatrical distribution. It was previously reported that the star was unhappy with Paramount management's decision to release the upcoming seventh installment on Paramount + just 45 days after its premiere in theaters instead of the traditional three-month rental window. Cruise probably wants "Mission Impossible" to be perceived as an experience that viewers can only get by going to the theater. The idea of a television series could take away that uniqueness from the franchise.
The release of the Mission Impossible 7 episode has been postponed several times, including due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to unconfirmed reports the production budget of the picture exceeds 200 million dollars.