Because Paramount is monitoring the performance of "Knight and Day", there are rumors that if the earning overseas are less than $200 million, there could be a possibility of the studio recasting the role of Ethan Hunt. A studio executive not associated with the project said that "It all depends on whether Tom Cruise brings in foreign bucks."
"Knight and Day" is a victim of delayed openings in some markets, due to the World Cup. This weekend, the film will be opening in key markets, including Australia, Brazil and Spain. It has already grossed $4.8 million in China.
