Miles Tellerhas scored a major role inTop Gun 2: Maverick. Teller has been tapped to play Goose’s son in the upcoming sequel, which is currently in production and is slated for release next summer. Details haven’t fully been fleshed out just yet, but Teller will be playing the protege of Tom Cruise’s Maverick. Unfortunately, since Goose, who was portrayed by Anthony Edwards, died in the firstTop Gun, he won’t be able to return. But his legacy will live on via his son on the highly-anticipated follow-up to the 80s classic.
Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer have both been tapped to return, but Miles Teller marks the first new cast member that has been announced for the sequel, which is officially titled Top Gun: Maverick. As we reported previously, Teller wascompeting for the partwith Glen Powell (Hidden Figures) and Nicholas Hoult (X-Men: Apocalypse). After testing with Cruise, it was ultimately Teller, whose previous works includeWhiplash,Only the BraveandFantastic Four, who managed to win over the producers. He’s got a lot more hits than misses on his resume andFantastic Four, though disastrous, can’t be pinned on him.
Production onTop Gun 2kicked offat the end of May, with Tom Cruise revealing the first official photo. Since then, details have been a bit scarce, but a single photo was more than enough to get fans amped up for some more dog fighting action. This movie will explore the dying art of manned dogfighting as drone technology increasingly dominates the military landscape. Despite that, Maverick is going to be training a new generation of pilots who are sure to feel the need, the need for speed.
Joseph Kosinski, who previously worked with Tom Cruise onOblivion, but is probably best known for helmingTron: Legacyfor Disney, has been tapped to direct. The late Tony Scott directed the originalTop Gunand was at one point looking to get the project going before his passing in 2012. But Paramount is doing what they can to keep some of the vibe intact. Harold Faltermeyer, who scored the original, is expected to return. Kenny Loggins also recently revealed that he’s going to record a new version ofDanger Zonewith an unnamed modern artist.
Top Gunwas one of the movies that helped make Tom Cruise into the superstar we know him as today. The movie grossed an impressive $356 million at the box office, which was a staggering success by mid-80s standards. For Miles Teller, this represents a return to blockbusters after turning in a pair of dramatic performances inThank You For Your ServiceandOnly the Bravelast year. Paramount has set Top Gun: Maverick for release on July 20, 2025. We’ll be sure to keep you up to date as more details on the project are made available. This news comes to us courtesy ofVariety.
