Whigham has gained extensive credits in Hollywood over the years, with roles in Vice, Bad Times At the El Royale and the David O. Russell movies Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle.
As Christopher McQuarrie announced on his Twitter, Shea Whigham is joining Mission: Impossible 7 & 8.
The 50-year-old actor most recently played Detective Burke in Todd Phillips’ $1 billion hit, Joker, and he’s joining the world of spies next!
He’s best known for playing Elias ‘Eli’ Thompson on HBO’s Boardwalk Empire for five seasons.