Tom Cruise and Hayley Atwell enjoy a laugh together as they film Mission Impossible 7 in Rome

He has thrown himself into filming the latest instalment in the high-octane and iconic film franchise.

And Tom Cruise appeared to be in good spirits as he got to work on set with Hayley Atwell to film new scenes for Mission Impossible 7 in a car through Rome on Friday.

The Hollywood legend, 58, transformed into Ethan Hunt in a white shirt and a grey waistcoat, and he was seen enjoying a laugh with the actress, 38, in between takes.

Amused: Tom Cruise and Hayley Atwell enjoyed a laugh together as they got to work filming car scenes on set of Mission Impossible 7 in Rome on Friday

Hayley could be seen wiping her eyes as she cried tears of laughter while spending time filming with Tom in the car, which had been rigged up with camera gear especially for the scene.

A man was sat in a makeshift seat in front of the bumper, wearing a helmet and using his own steering wheel, he appeared to be operating the car as cameras filmed the pair from multiple angles.

For the film, Tom and Hayley were seen driving around town multiple times, before they stepped out and relaxed with the crew while wearing face masks to protect themselves amid the coronavirus crisis.

Tom has been spotted filming many exciting scenes in the last few months, including taking on motorbike jumps, parachuting and riding on top of moving trains while on set in Norway. 

What a set-up: A man was sat in a makeshift seat in front of the bumper, wearing a helmet and using his own steering wheel, he appeared to be operating the car as cameras filmed the pair

What a set-up: A man was sat in a makeshift seat in front of the bumper, wearing a helmet and using his own steering wheel, he appeared to be operating the car as cameras filmed the pair

Dapper: The Hollywood legend, 58, transformed into Ethan Hunt in a white shirt and a grey waistcoat, and he was seen enjoying a laugh with the actress, 38, in between takes

Beaming: Hayley and Tom smiled brightly as they spent time together

Dapper: The Hollywood legend, 58, transformed into Ethan Hunt in a white shirt and a grey waistcoat, and he was seen enjoying a laugh with the actress, 38, in between takes

Enjoying herself: Hayley could be seen wiping her eyes as she cried tears of laughter while spending time filming with Tom in the car

Enjoying herself: Hayley could be seen wiping her eyes as she cried tears of laughter while spending time filming with Tom in the car

Easy does it: Tom and Hayley were driven around by the man sat in front of the bumper as they filmed their scenes together

Driving around: They shot scenes across the city in the car

Easy does it: Tom and Hayley were driven around by the man sat in front of the bumper as they filmed their scenes together

In character: Tom and Hayley appeared to be in the zone as cameras started to roll

In character: Tom and Hayley appeared to be in the zone as cameras started to roll

Animated: Hayley appeared to be relaying a particularly interesting story in between takes

Delighted: Tom laughed brightly while with Hayley

Animated: Hayley appeared to be relaying a particularly interesting story in between takes

Pals: Tom and Hayley appeared to be in great spirits as they laughed together on set

Pals: Tom and Hayley appeared to be in great spirits as they laughed together on set

Relaxed: Tom was seen sticking his arm out the window after they filmed a scene

In the zone: Tom seemed to be in character as spy Ethan

Relaxed: Tom was seen sticking his arm out the window after they filmed a scene

Safety first: Tom was seen with the crew after shooting scenes, and he wore a face mask to protect himself amid the coronavirus crisis

Safety first: Tom was seen with the crew after shooting scenes, and he wore a face mask to protect himself amid the coronavirus crisis

Tom and Hayley were then seen stepping into a black doorless car to film different scenes, including a high-octane car chase scene.

Seemingly continuing to film scenes like they had done on Tuesday, the pair were handcuffed together as they took to the streets. 

During the intense scenes, Hayley was seen gripping onto him in apparent terror as they filmed a gritty scene. 

The star, who is renowned for doing his own stunts, looked focused as he drove the car through the winding streets of Rome in the latest dramatic scene. 

Changing it up: Tom and Hayley were seen getting into a different car for another scene

Different look: The car's doors had been removed for the scene

Changing it up: Tom and Hayley were seen getting into a different car for another scene

Car chase: Seemingly continuing to film scenes like they had done on Tuesday, the pair were handcuffed together as they took to the streets

Car chase: Seemingly continuing to film scenes like they had done on Tuesday, the pair were handcuffed together as they took to the streets

Hold on! During the intense scenes, Hayley was seen gripping onto him in apparent terror as they filmed a gritty scene

Hold on! During the intense scenes, Hayley was seen gripping onto him in apparent terror as they filmed a gritty scene

In character: The star, who is renowned for doing his own stunts, looked focused as he drove the car through the winding streets of Rome in the latest dramatic scene

Stoic: Tom seemed to stare down the people chasing them during the scene

In character: The star, who is renowned for doing his own stunts, looked focused as he drove the car through the winding streets of Rome in the latest dramatic scene

Getting into it: The actor was seen wearing a serious expression during the scene

Getting into it: The actor was seen wearing a serious expression during the scene

Stroll: Tom was seen walking through the city as he made his way to another part of set

Stroll: Tom was seen walking through the city as he made his way to another part of set

Relaxed: Tom appeared to be in good spirits as he walked amongst the crowds

Suave: Tom looked dapper in his ensemble

Relaxed: Tom appeared to be in good spirits as he walked amongst the crowds

Filming for the upcoming action movie was halted in Italy earlier this year after cases of coronavirus rose sharply. 

The crew and actors have been in Norway filming ever since, before returning to the Italian capital earlier this week to continue with scenes.

Earlier this summer it was reported that Cruise hired a £500,000 ship for the film’s crew in Norway to avoid any coronavirus-related delays. 

Filming was already delayed for five months after COVID-19 spread across Italy, where production had been based in March, leading the release date to be pushed back to November 2021. 

Busy schedule: The crew were seen surrounding the car as they finished one take

Busy schedule: The crew were seen surrounding the car as they finished one take

Stuntman: Tom has been spotted filming many exciting scenes in the last few months, including taking on motorbike jumps, parachuting and riding on top of moving trains

Stuntman: Tom has been spotted filming many exciting scenes in the last few months, including taking on motorbike jumps, parachuting and riding on top of moving trains

Speeding away: The driver was seen speeding through the streets as the pairs acted away

Skilled: The driver zoomed over the cobblestones without disturbing the actors

Speeding away: The driver was seen speeding through the streets as the pairs acted away

Decisions: Earlier this summer it was reported that Cruise hired a £500,000 ship for the film's crew in Norway to avoid any coronavirus-related delays

Decisions: Earlier this summer it was reported that Cruise hired a £500,000 ship for the film’s crew in Norway to avoid any coronavirus-related delays

Pushed back: Filming was already delayed for five months after COVID-19 spread across Italy, where production had been based in March, leading the release to be move to November 2021

Pushed back: Filming was already delayed for five months after COVID-19 spread across Italy, where production had been based in March, leading the release to be move to November 2021

Dapper: Tom paired his ensemble with a pair of grey trousers

Dapper: Tom paired his ensemble with a pair of grey trousers

Busy bees: Tom was seen chatting with the crew as they set up the shot

Distance: Tom kept a safe 2 metre distance from the crew

Busy bees: Tom was seen chatting with the crew as they set up the shot

‘They are terrified of further delays. Tom is determined not to see any more hold-ups. The studio believes it will keep everyone safe and get this shoot wrapped up’, a source told The Sun earlier this summer.

It was recently claimed that Tom was ‘exempt from Norway’s quarantine rules’ as he restarted filming in the Scandinavian country.   

The media personality revealed how ‘excited’ he was to start shooting the latest instalment of the franchise in a phone call with Norway’s Minister of Culture Abid Raja.    

Mission Impossible 7 will be released on November 19, 2021.

Discussion: Tom was seen with director Christopher McQuarrie in between takes

Discussion: Tom was seen with director Christopher McQuarrie in between takes

Friendly: Tom was seen waving at fans as he waited to shoot the next scene

Safe: Tom's face mask had a clip to go over his nose for extra protection

Friendly: Tom was seen waving at fans as he waited to shoot the next scene

Return: Filming for the upcoming action movie was halted in Italy earlier this year after cases of coronavirus rose sharply, but they have since come back

Return: Filming for the upcoming action movie was halted in Italy earlier this year after cases of coronavirus rose sharply, but they have since come back

Another take: Body doubles for Tom and Hayley were also seen doing a take

Another take: Body doubles for Tom and Hayley were also seen doing a take

Ready to go: The film crew were seen using a 4x4 car with a camera placed on top

Ready to go: The film crew were seen using a 4×4 car with a camera placed on top

Supercar: Another black car was seen out on set, seemingly involved in a car crash with the yellow car that Tom and Hayley were in

Supercar: Another black car was seen out on set, seemingly involved in a car crash with the yellow car that Tom and Hayley were in

Nice ride: What appeared to be a military grade vehicle was also seen on set

Nice ride: What appeared to be a military grade vehicle was also seen on set

One to watch: Mission Impossible 7 will be released on November 19, 2021

One to watch: Mission Impossible 7 will be released on November 19, 2021