Last Saturday we got to see some photos of actor Tom Cruise on the Prague set of his new sequel film Mission: Impossible 4 … today we get to see new photos of Tom on set, but this time he’s taking a bit more of an active role in filming … by doing his own stunts:

Tom Cruise showed off why he’s one of the highest paid action stars in the world as he filmed some daring stunts in Prague earlier today. The 48-year-old is currently in the Czech Republic working on the fourth instalment in his hugely popular Mission: Impossible Franchise. As well as his impressively limber moves Cruise also showcased his impressive toned physique as he stripped to the waist. Cruise looks to be in peak physical condition, with rippling arm muscles, a defined, washboard stomach and a six-pack many men half his age would kill for. Hanging from wires attached to the waistband of his dark green trousers, Cruise hung onto a pulley as he sped down a zip line that was suspended between buildings. Reprising his role as secret agent Ethan Hunt, Cruise simulated leaping from the third floor of a building onto a moving truck. Hurt Locker star Jeremy Renner will be joining in the action with Cruise this time around, starring as Cruise’s number two in the movie. It has been rumoured that producers are setting Renner up as a possible replacement for Cruise in future Mission instalments, although the mega-star is expected to reprise his Hunt role for the fifth movie. In addition to Renner, Paula Patton and Josh Holloway have been added to the cast, along with returning cast members Simon Pegg and Ving Rhames.

Yes, Tom Cruise did get half-nekkid to film these new scenes. Wanna see what he looked like flying around Prague on suspension wires while shirtless? Check it out, after the jump …

I have always been impressed with Tom‘s affinity for doing his own stunts. While the work that he does may be dangerous, it also looks like a lot of fun. Truth be told, I’ll prolly end up seeing M:I4 when it eventually gets released … I can’t wait to see how this scene in particular turns out. So … Tom shirtless … what do YOU think?

[Photo credit: Splash News; Source]