Cast of Mission: Impossible III

Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt, an IMF agent who comes out of retirement to face a dangerous arms dealer while dealing with challenges in his personal life.

Philip Seymour Hoffman portrays Owen Davian, a cold and ruthless arms dealer who is the primary antagonist of the film.

Ving Rhames returns as Luther Stickell, a loyal teammate and skilled technician who assists Ethan Hunt on his missions.

Billy Crudup assumes the role of John Musgrave, a high-ranking IMF official who plays a pivotal role in the film's story.

Michelle Monaghan appears as Julia Meade, Ethan Hunt's fiancee who becomes entangled in his secret life as an IMF agent.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers features as Declan Gormley, a member of Hunt's IMF team known for his driving and piloting skills.

Keri Russell plays Lindsey Farris, an IMF agent whose peril sets the plot in motion early in the film.

Maggie Q portrays Zhen Lei, a resourceful and agile IMF operative who is part of Hunt’s field team.

Simon Pegg is introduced as Benjamin 'Benji' Dunn, an IMF technical field agent providing tech support for Ethan Hunt's team.

Eddie Marsan appears as Brownway, a minor character involved in the dealings of Owen Davian.

Laurence Fishburne plays Theodore Brassel, the authoritative and no-nonsense director of the IMF.

Bahar Soomekh acts as Davian's Translator, who plays a small but crucial part in Davian's global operations.