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Tom Cruise as Pete «Maverick» Mitchell and features a special return from Val Kilmer as now-Admiral Tom «Iceman» Kazansky -- doesn't feature any appearances from the female stars of the 1986 original: Kelly McGillis and Meg Ryan.Ryan's character, Carole, the wife of Maverick's late wingman and best friend Nick «Goose» Bradshaw (played by Anthony Edwards) and mother to Miles Teller's Bradley «Rooster» Bradshaw, is referenced in the sequel and seen in flashback scenes. However, there isn't even a mention of McGillis' Charlie Blackwood, a Top Gun instructor and Maverick's love interested in the original.«Those weren't stories that we were throwing around,» Maverick director Joseph Kosinski told Insider of the actresses' absences.

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Maverick is back on the big screen and film critics are hailing it as a triumphant return forTom Cruise, praising the actor'sawe-inspiring stunts flying an actual fighter jet in Top Gun: Maverick.The sequel to Tony Scott's classic 1986 blockbuster has been unanimously praised in early reviews with one even declaring that it'improves upon the original in every conceivable way.'Cruise, 59, has reprised his role US Navy pilot LT Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, and reunites with Val Kilmer who is also back in a small cameo part playing LT Tom "Iceman" Kazansky.Variety film criticPeter Debruge calls the film a 'barrier-breaking sequel' that succeeds because of its 'perfectly coordinated teamwork' among six pilots, rather than it being 'The Tom Cruise Show.' Maverick's triumphant return! Tom Cruise's 'exhilarating' Top Gun 2 is praised by film critics in rave first reviews saying it 'improves upon the original in every conceivable way'Cruise, who is famous for doing his own stunts, is said to have trained to withstand g-force power and actually flew in real fighter jets for the sequel.'These days, videogame-styled blockbusters rely so heavily on CGI that it’s thrilling to see the impact of gravity on actual human beings, pancaked to their chairs by multiple G-forces,' Debruge enthuses.'The result is the most immersive flight simulator audiences will have ever experienced, right down to the great Dolby roar of engines vibrating through their seats.'Peter Hoskin for the Daily Mail gave the film five stars, writing: 'Whenever the film threatens to become too cosy, it shocks itself – and us – back into the present with another madly ambitious action sequence.''The final mission, with fighter jets buzzing around a snowscape, is an

OneRepublic have shared a new single titled ‘I Ain’t Worried’, marking their contribution to the new Top Gun: Maverick movie soundtrack.The cut is the second song to be released from the Tom Cruise-starring film’s accompanying soundtrack, following Lady Gaga‘s emotional theme song ‘Hold My Hand’. In contrast, OneRepublic’s ‘I Ain’t Worried’ is a pop-fuelled, upbeat number, driven by cheery whistling and buoyant percussion.It arrived alongside an accompanying music video, comprising clips from the forthcoming movie.

Val Kilmer took to Twitter on Friday night to share a "special throwback" picture featuring members of the original "Top Gun" cast. "Here's a very special throwback from the OG Top Gun.

Maverick is back on the big screen and film critics are hailing it as a triumphant return forTom Cruise, praising the actor'sawe-inspiring stunts flying an actual fighter jet in Top Gun: Maverick.The sequel to Tony Scott's classic 1986 blockbuster has been unanimously praised in early reviews with one even declaring that it'improves upon the original in every conceivable way.'Cruise, 59, has reprised his role US Navy pilot LT Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, and reunites with Val Kilmer who is also back in a small cameo part playing LT Tom "Iceman" Kazansky.Variety film criticPeter Debruge calls the film a 'barrier-breaking sequel' that succeeds because of its 'perfectly coordinated teamwork' among six pilots, rather than it being 'The Tom Cruise Show.' Maverick's triumphant return! Tom Cruise's 'exhilarating' Top Gun 2 is praised by film critics in rave first reviews saying it 'improves upon the original in every conceivable way'Cruise, who is famous for doing his own stunts, is said to have trained to withstand g-force power and actually flew in real fighter jets for the sequel.'These days, videogame-styled blockbusters rely so heavily on CGI that it’s thrilling to see the impact of gravity on actual human beings, pancaked to their chairs by multiple G-forces,' Debruge enthuses.'The result is the most immersive flight simulator audiences will have ever experienced, right down to the great Dolby roar of engines vibrating through their seats.'Peter Hoskin for the Daily Mail gave the film five stars, writing: 'Whenever the film threatens to become too cosy, it shocks itself – and us – back into the present with another madly ambitious action sequence.''The final mission, with fighter jets buzzing around a snowscape, is an

Isabella Cruise was spotted out in London supporting her dad. The 29 year old daughter of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman was seen wearing a “Top Gun” shirt, the movie her dad stars in. On May 24th, the awaited sequel is coming out, titled “Top Gun: Maverick.”Suri Cruise looks casual and cute for solo stroll in NYCPrince William and Kate to join Tom Cruise at ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ premiereIsabella was wearing a black vintage “Top Gun” t-shirt and an oversized jean jacket.

Getting back into his old character was a joy for Val Kilmer.

Early on in "Top Gun: Maverick," Tom Cruise hops on his sleek motorcycle, wearing Aviator sunglasses and a leather jacket with patches, and speeds into a time machine. No, that's not right. It's actually us who take a trip back.

Maverick is back on the big screen and film critics are hailing it as a triumphant return forTom Cruise.Top Gun: Maverick, a sequel to Tony Scott's classic 1986 blockbuster, has been unanimously praised in early reviews with one declaring that it'improves upon the original in every conceivable way.'Cruise, 59, has reprised his role US Navy pilot LT Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, and reunites with Val Kilmer who is also back playing LT Tom "Iceman" Kazansky.Variety film criticPeter Debruge calls the film a 'barrier-breaking sequel' that succeeds because of its 'perfectly coordinated teamwork' among six pilots, rather than it being 'The Tom Cruise Show.' Maverick's triumphant return! Tom Cruise's 'exhilarating' Top Gun 2 is praised by film critics in rave first reviews saying it 'improves upon the original in every conceivable way'Cruise, who is famous for doing his own stunts, is said to have trained to withstand g-force power and actually flew in real fighter jets for the sequel.'These days, videogame-styled blockbusters rely so heavily on CGI that it’s thrilling to see the impact of gravity on actual human beings, pancaked to their chairs by multiple G-forces,' Debruge enthuses.'The result is the most immersive flight simulator audiences will have ever experienced, right down to the great Dolby roar of engines vibrating through their seats.' Wow factor:Variety hails the film as a 'barrier-breaking sequel' that succeeds because of its 'perfectly coordinated teamwork' among six pilots, rather than it being 'The Tom Cruise Show'Critic David Ehrlich also praised the technical milestones in his review for IndieWire, writing: 'Watching Cruise pilot a fighter jet 200 feet above the floor of Death Valley, corkscrew another one

"Top Gun: Maverick" director Joseph Kosinski shared that bringing back the female characters played by Meg Ryan and Kelly McGillis was never considered for the 2022 sequel.  During an interview with Insider, Kosinski said, "Those weren't stories that we were throwing around." Ryan, 60, played the character of Goose’s wife Carole Bradshaw in the 1986 movie, and McGillis, 64, played Top Gun instructor Charlotte "Charlie" Blackwood.  Meg Ryan and Kelly McGillis were never asked to return in the 2022 sequel "Top Gun: Maverick." (Getty Images) According to Kosinski, the filmmakers wanted to take "Top Gun: Maverick" in a different direction. "I didn't want every storyline to always be looking backwards," Kosinski shared.

premieres later this month, though two major female leads from the original story won’t be seen: Kelly McGillis and Meg Ryan.McGillis played Charlie Blackwood, a flight instructor and the object of Maverick’s affection. Ryan, meanwhile, portrayed the wife of Goose Bradshaw (Anthony Edwards), Maverick’s best friend and co-pilot who dies on the job.Joseph Kosinski, who directed the sequel, confessed to Insider that he had no intention of ever bringing the two women back for “Maverick.”“Those weren’t stories that we were throwing around,” Kosinski said.He also explained that there were already too many narratives occurring in the new film, including the return of Val Kilmer as Iceman Kazansky, and Maverick training Goose’s son, Rooster (Miles Teller).The sequel focuses on Maverick’s Navy pilot career 30 years after the first film, and introduces a slew of hopeful recruits for the veteran to train.McGillis, now 64, previously discussed not being asked to join the second flick back in 2019.

confirmed a romance with a Premier League footballer. Liam's child has confirmed her romance with footballer Nathaniel Phillips.

With Tom Cruise reprising his “Top Gun” role in the new sequel “Top Gun: Maverick”, fans may have noticed that while some stars from the original (such as Val Kilmer) are back for brief cameos, that isn’t the case with Kelly McGillis and Meg Ryan, neither of whom appear in the new movie.

Twenty One Pilots singer Tyler Joseph said that his band was slated to be on the Top Gun: Maverick soundtrack - until the film's leading man and producer Tom Cruise let them go from the high-profile project.Joseph, 33, speaking with KROQFriday, said that he and drummer Josh Dun, 33, had worked on music for the long-awaited sequel.'I was working with the music placement person for the new Top Gun on writing a new song for them,' Joseph said, 'and then I believe Tom Cruise just came in and just fired everyone.' The latest:Twenty One Pilots singer Tyler Joseph, 33, said that his band was slated to be on the Top Gun: Maverick soundtrack - until the film's leading man and producer Tom Cruise, 59, let them go from the high-profile project. Joseph was snapped last fall in NYCAn insider told Billboard the Ohio-based duo had never been officially signed to perform on the film's soundtrack.Joseph said that Twenty One Pilots was a 'a part of' the major changes made to the movie amid multiple delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, as the preview for the movie first was released in July of 2019.

Top Gun: Maverick premiere.The actress, who shares eldest son Kai with former partner, photographer David Dugan, absolutely shone at the film premiere, as the pair were joined by Jennifer’s husband Paul Bettany.Jennifer, 51, welcomed Kai during her romance with David two years before meeting Paul, 50, on the set of 2001 film A Beautiful Mind.Strutting the red carpet as a trio in San Diego on Wednesday, Jennifer wore a resplendent gold Louis Vuitton gown, while Paul was suited and booted and Kai sported a slick leather jacket. Very on Top Gun point, we must say.Making quite the entrance fitting for a film showcasing military horsepower, the family arrived together on the famed USS Midway aircraft carrier – which was nearly as impressive as lead actor Tom Cruise’s entrance, as he was choppered in on a helicopter.On this occasion, though, he didn’t fly it himself.Speaking at the anticipated premiere, Tom said it had been a case of ‘now or never’ when discussing plans for the sequel, which comes 36 years after the release of the 1986 hit film.Due to be released in cinemas on May 27, Maverick sees the Hollywood star reprise the role of US naval aviator Pete Mitchell, with Jennifer joining, alongside Miles Teller, Monica Barbaro, Jon Hamm and Glen Powell – as well as OG star Val Kilmer.After touching down and stepping out onto the USS Midway carrier in San Diego, California, the actor thanked fans and praised his fellow cast members.Speaking to Deadline, he said: ‘This moment right here, getting to see everyone, no masks.

Tom Cruise is finally going to see soar into theaters, after years of planning, prepping, shooting and eventual delays. The celebrated movie star says the pressure is something he anticipated and is excited about.Cruise arrived via helicopter to the red carpet premiere of the long-awaited sequel on Wednesday — held on the deck of the USS Midway aircraft carrier in San Diego, California — and spoke with ET's Nischelle Turner about basking in the joy of the experience.«This is quite a moment.

The need for speed! After much anticipation from both the cast and fans alike, Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick is finally hitting theaters this month.

Jennifer Connelly's experience shooting was filled with some high-flying adventure — even if she didn't initially know it was going to be.ET's Nischelle Turner sat down with Connelly during a press event on Tuesday, on board the famed USS Midway aircraft carrier, and the celebrated actress recalled how co-star Tom Cruise took her on a totally unexpected aerial thrill ride.«Originally, I wasn't supposed to fly in the movie, because my character is not an aviator,» explained Connelly, 51, who played Penny Benjamin, a single mother, bar owner and love interest to Cruise' titular Pete «Maverick» Mitchell. «So I had no scenes, no scripted scenes, in an airplane.»However, things changed when Connelly was «in the plane with him shooting a scene» that was originally supposed to take place on the tarmac.«He said, 'So Jen, have you ever been in a P51 before?' And I said, 'No, I haven't. It just hasn't come up for me.' And he said, 'Have you ever done any aerobatic flying at all?' And I said, 'No, why? Is this going somewhere?'» Connelly recalled with a laugh. «He said, 'Well, it's just going to be very gentle, we're gonna do some gentle rolls,' and so that's how he broke it to be that we're going to be flying in that plane.»«But it was really the most extraordinary experience,» she added.

is finally set to soar into theaters, and fans can look forward to some particularly powerful moments packed with both action and heart.ET's Nischelle Turner sat down with star Miles Teller during a press event on Tuesday, on board the famed USS Midway aircraft carrier, and the 35-year-old actor opened up about what fans can look forward to — including a particularly hyped scene between original cast members Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise.«It's a really sensitive scene. Its a sensitive kind of narrative, when you're bringing Val back and having a scene with [his character], Iceman,» said Teller, trying hard not to give too much away about one of the film's key moments. «There’s one particular scene between Val and Tom that just, man, [hits you] right in the feels.»While Kilmer's involvement in the project was obfuscated back when the film was originally supposed to be released in July 2019, it's since been established that Kilmer's Iceman and Cruise's eponymous Maverick would be sharing the screen once again.According to Teller — who stars as Bradley «Rooster» Bradshaw, the son of Maverick's late friend, Nick «Goose» Bradshaw, who died in the first film — Kilmer wasn't just around when it was time to shoot his own scenes.«He would be on set even if he wasn’t in the scene.

Carson Burton William Fichtner has been cast in the ABC upcoming drama pilot “The Company You Keep” starring Milo Ventigmilia.The pilot follows con-man Charlie (Ventimiglia) and undercover CIA officer Emma (Catherine Haena Kim), who are unknowingly on a professional collision course. While Charlie ramps up the “family business” so he can get out for good, Emma is closing in on the criminal who holds Charlie’s family debts in-hand. Fichtner is set to star as Leo, a steel worker turned con-man.Leo, who learned the fine art of misdirection a long time ago, is a master of the sleight of hand that specializes in cards, shell games and pick-pocketing.