India, May 14 -- Impossible - The Final Reckoning awaits its most anticipated release, and longtime fans of the franchise may be in for a jaw-dropping surprise.

Nearly three decades after the original film hit theatres in 1996, the franchise is reportedly circling back to one of its most controversial characters, whose storyline shook the foundation of the series: Jim Phelps, according to ScreenRant and CBR reports.

To modern audiences, this might not seem like a big deal. But for those who grew up with the TV show, it was a betrayal. Phelps, portrayed in the show by Peter Graves, was the face of the Impossible Mission Force. So when Jon Voight's Phelps turned against the IMF in the 1996 reboot, it felt like a slap in the face.

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