The third installment of Top Gun has been officially approved by Paramount, but the exact release date remains a mystery.
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According to reports from Variety in January 2024, Ehren Kruger, who co-wrote Top Gun: Maverick, will be in charge of the script. Additionally, the studio has been considering having Joseph Kosinski, the director of Maverick, return to direct this new aerial adventure.
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However, fans will have to wait a while to see the premiere of Top Gun 3. The production is facing delays due to Tom Cruise's tight schedule, as he is currently filming Mission: Impossible 8.
In addition, the iconic Tom has other projects in the works, including a Doug Liman movie that will require the actor to perform a spacewalk.
Cast
So far, Cruise is expected to return as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell.
Alongside him, Miles Teller and Glen Powell are scheduled to reprise their roles as Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw and Jake "Hangman" Seresin, respectively. There is also talk of Jennifer Connelly, who played Penny in Maverick, expressing her willingness to return if asked.
Other possible returns include Monica Barbaro as Pheonix, Lewis Pullman as Bob, and Jon Hamm as Cyclone.
Plot
While the specific plot details are under lock and key, it is safe to assume that the movie will include another high-risk mission in the skies, with Maverick and his Top Gun pilots team leading the way.
Miles Teller has shown interest in having the story focus on his character, Rooster, although it is unlikely that the franchise will sideline Tom Cruise as the central figure.
Production and Expectations
The production of this third installment will depend on the availability of its busy cast and crew. Kosinski is also committed to a Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt, which is expected to be released in 2025.