Jessica Chastain Courted For "Mission: Impossible 5"

Jessica Chastain ("Zero Dark Thirty," "The Help") is reportedly wanted to take a leading role in the action sequel Mission: Impossible 5.

The Schmoes Know crew says Chastain has received an offer. We don't know yet what the role will be.

 Chastain was due to work with Cruise on "Oblivion," but scheduling issues got in the way and Olga Kurylenko ultimately took her place.

Christopher McQuarrie ("Jack Reacher") is now confirmed to direct using a script by "Iron Man 3" scripter Drew Pearce.

Tom Cruise will star again as special operative Ethan Hunt in the sequel--which reunites Cruise with his "Reacher" writer/director.

 Simon Pegg is coming back as tech specialist Benji Dunn

The hope is to begin filming in August for a Christmas 2015 release.