September 3, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Paula Patton has a new 'Mission', she is all set to share screen with Tom Cruise. Yes! The beautiful actress has been roped in to play the female lead in the upcoming fourth production of the 'Mission Impossible' Franchisee.

The Paramount Pictures confirmed to Access Hollywood that the Patton has been signed up for the upcoming flick and she will share the screen with Tom Cruise. Deadline first reported the story, where they confirmed that paula Patton will play the role of a young spy who works with the maverick super-spy Ethan Hunt in 'Mission Impossible 4'.

Paula Patton joins the list of big names that have already signed up for the action-flick. Last week it was confirmed that 'The Hurt Locker' star Jeremy Renner will play a major role in the movie too. The next 'Mission Impossible' film will be directed by brad Bird. The film will be produced by J.J. Abram and the studio is looking to release the movie by December 2011.

Patton has previously worked in some blockbuster movies as well superstars like Denzel Washington (Déjà vu). Paula is married to singer Robin Thicke and they had their first baby boy in April this year. We are sure this movie will be a huge blockbuster that will add to the popularity of the spy-movie franchisee.

-- Sampurn Wire