Washington, July 10 : Swedish newcomer Rebecca Ferguson has been roped in to play the female lead in ' Mission: Impossible 5 ' opposite Tom Cruise.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the 'White Queen' star is joining the fifth installment of the action franchise, which will be directed by Chris McQuarrie, and will see Cruise, Jeremy Renner and Simon Pegg reprising their roles.

The film is slated to release on 25th December, 2015. (ANI)