They arrived in France earlier this week to begin filming the sixth installment of the Mission Impossible franchise.

And Tom Cruise and Sean Harris embarked on a particularly exciting day on Saturday, as they teamed up to shoot a chaotic car chase on the streets of Paris.

The famous 54-year-old, known for performing all of his own stunts, was seen behind the wheel of an old-fashioned BMW as he tore round Bercy for the daring scenes - with Sean, clad in a strait-jacket, joining him in the front seat.

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Follow that car! Tom Cruise and Sean Harris shot a chaotic car chase on the streets of Paris for Mission Impossible 6 on Saturday

Tom, who has taken the lead in the five other Mission Impossible films, looked back to his best as he embarked on the dramatic scenes with ease.

Clad in his character's trademark dark bomber jacket and jeans combo, the actor looked effortlessly cool as he wandered the set and smiled at fellow crew members between takes.

Later getting back to business, he was seen performing a number of stretches before taking to the wheel and shooting the car chase for the action flick.

Like a pro: Tom, who has taken the lead in the five other Mission Impossible films, looked back to his best as he embarked on the dramatic scenes with ease

Casual: Clad in his character's trademark dark bomber jacket and jeans combo, the actor looked effortlessly cool as he wandered the set

Gearing up: Later getting back to business, he was seen performing a number of stretches before taking to the wheel

Tearing around the Paris streets, the episode is then made more exciting for fans after the car appears to collide en route - causing the bonnet to fly open.

Only adding to the drama was Harry Brown actor Sean Harris, who then emerged from the broken down vehicle in a strict strait jacket, adding to the excitement.

The Top Gun star will reprise his role of special agent Ethan Hunt in the newest installment, due for release in 2018.

Dynamic duo: Embarking on the action-packed chase, the pair begin to tear around the streets of Paris in an old-fashioned BMW

Oops: However the episode is then made more exciting for fans after the car appears to collide en route

Dramatic: Only adding to the drama was Harry Brown actor Sean Harris, who then emerged from the broken down vehicle in a strict strait jacket, adding to the excitement

It's getting hot in here! Sean kept hydrated while in his bulky strait-jacket outfit as he sipped on water between takes

While most details of the new film remain unknown, it has been reported thrill-seeker Tom will perform the biggest stunt seen to date in his career.

Skydance Media CEO David Ellison told Collider: 'What Tom is doing in this movie I believe will top anything that’s come before. It is absolutely unbelievable—he’s been training for a year.

'It is going to be, I believe, the most impressive and unbelievable thing that Tom Cruise has done in a movie, and he has been working on it since right after Rogue Nation came out. It’s gonna be mind-blowing.'

Comeback kid: The Top Gun star will reprise his role of special agent Ethan Hunt in the newest installment, due for release in 2018

Big moment? While most details of the new film remain unknown, it has been reported thrill-seeker Tom will perform the biggest stunt seen to date in his career

Mystery: Skydance Media CEO David Ellison told Collider of his big stunt: 'It is absolutely unbelievable—he’s been training for a year'

Hot stuff: Tom later removed his jacket as he filmed scenes in the blazing sunshine

Although the original Mission Impossible is now 21 years old, the Oscar nominee hardly looks any different from then, making him still the top man for the job.

However Tom and Sean star in the film alongside a whole host of other big names, including Alec Baldwin, Superman star Henry Cavill, Simon Pegg and The Crown's Vanessa Kirby.

InTouch Weekly reported earlier this year that Tom was instrumental in casting stunning co-star Vanessa for the role, after seeing her on The Crown.

Big names: Tom and Sean star in the film alongside a whole host of other big names, including Alec Baldwin, Superman star Henry Cavill, Simon Pegg and The Crown's Vanessa Kirby

He's a fan: InTouch Weekly reported earlier this year that Tom was instrumental in casting stunning co-star Vanessa for the role, after seeing her on The Crown

Leading man: Although the original Mission Impossible is now 21 years old, the Oscar nominee hardly looks any different from then, making him still the top man for the job

A source told the magazine that 'Tom flipped for her work' on Golden Globe-winning series, where she played Princess Margaret.

'He told the other MI producers that he had to have Vanessa for a crucial role in the franchise's sixth instalment,' the insider added. 'He's blown away by her endless charm and energy.'

As well as Paris, filming is also set to take place in London and New Zealand.