The big-budget blockbuster, directed by Christopher McQuarrie, is shooting in locations such as Italy and Norway as Europe scrambles to contain a second wave of coronavirus infections.

Filming in Venice was scheduled to begin in late February, set up to last for three weeks before moving to Rome in mid-March for 40 days, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy, production in the country was delayed.

Tom Cruise had shelled out some money from his own pockets to keep the production going after the pandemic.

Earlier on Monday, some of the actors co-stars including Hayley Atwell and Simon Pegg were seen arriving at Termini station in Rome before heading to Venice to film in the lagoon city.

Filming began in Rome on October 6, with authorisation from the city and in full respect of COVID-19 prevention measures.

The producers of the movie, Lotus, say that of the approximately €35 million costs of production in Italy, more than €18 million is expected to be spent in Rome, of which the city administration will receive €1.1 million for various expenses including taxes, policing and rental fees.

In addition to Tom Cruise, in the starring role as special agent Ethan Hunt, the cast includes Ving Rhames, Henry Czerny, Rebecca Ferguson and Vanessa Kirby, who return to play their roles from previous films.

Mission: Impossible 7 currently has a scheduled release date in cinemas of November 19, 2021, however this is subject to change given the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.