‘Top Gun’ Sequel — Photos Of ‘Maverick’

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August 19, 2021 1:59PM EDT

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is one of those movies everyone has been waiting for. See photos of Tom Cruise and the rest of the cast in our gallery.

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‘Top Gun 2’

‘Top Gun 2’ — The first trailer for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ was revealed during San Diego Comic Con on July 18. Tom Cruise made a surprise appearance to unveil the first look at the highly-anticipated sequel. Tom is reprising his role as Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell from the first film, which was released in 1986. ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ takes place over 30 years after the original film. Maverick is still a captain and will be mentoring Bradley Bradshaw, the son of his late flight partner and best friend Goose. Bradley is played by ‘Whiplash’ star Miles Teller. Val Kilmer will be returning as well to reprise his role as Iceman. New cast members include Glen Powell, Jon Hamm, Monica Barbaro, Jennifer Connelly, and Manny Jacinto. The sequel is set to be released in theaters on June 26, 2020. This will definitely be the movie of the summer! See more photos of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ in our gallery now.

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Tom Cruise In ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Tom Cruise In ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ — Tom Cruise is back as Maverick. His role in the 1986 film catapulted him to superstardom.

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Tom Cruise Is Still Feeling The Need For Speed

Tom Cruise Is Still Feeling The Need For Speed — Tom Cruise has still got it! Tom remains the ultimate action star in the first trailer for ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’

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Maverick Hugs A Mystery Lady

Maverick Hugs A Mystery Lady — Maverick hugs a woman in a brief scene in the trailer. Could it be Jennifer Connelly’s character?

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Tom Cruise Hits The Skies

Tom Cruise Hits The Skies — Since this is a ‘Top Gun’ movie, a lot of scenes will take place in the skies. ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is going to be an epic thrill ride.

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Ed Harris In ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Ed Harris In ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ — Ed Harris joins the cast as a new character. He butts heads with Maverick.

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Maverick During A Pivotal Moment

Maverick During A Pivotal Moment — At the end of the trailer, Ed Harris’s character tells Maverick: ‘The end is inevitable, Maverick. Your kind is headed for extinction.’ Maverick doesn’t believe that. ‘Maybe so, sir. But not today,’ he replies.

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Tom Cruise In The Sky

Tom Cruise In The Sky — Tom Cruise is not afraid of a little risk. He loves performing his own stunts in his films.

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Miles Teller

Miles Teller — Miles Teller plays Lt. Bradley ‘Rooster’ Bradshaw in ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’ Rooster is the son of Goose, Maverick’s best friend who died in the first movie.

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Monica Barbaro

Monica Barbaro — Monica Barbaro plays ‘Phoenix’ in ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’ She most recently played Lisa Apple in ‘Splitting Up Together.’

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Glen Powell

Glen Powell — Glen Powell plays ‘Hangman’ in ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’ He’s best known for his roles in ‘Set It Up,’ ‘Hidden Figures,’ and ‘Scream Queens.’

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Lewis Pullman

Lewis Pullman — Lewis Pullman plays ‘BOB’ in ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’ He recently played Major Major in ‘Catch-22.’

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Danny Ramirez

Danny Ramirez — Danny Ramirez plays ‘Fanboy’ in ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’ He’s also appeared in the Netflix ‘On My Block.’

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Jay Ellis

Jay Ellis — Jay Ellis plays ‘Payback’ in ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’ He’s best known for playing Lawrence Walker in ‘Insecure.’

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Maverick Gets Ready To Take Flight

Maverick Gets Ready To Take Flight — Maverick returns to teach a class of new recruits. He must also face his past along the way.

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Tom Cruise Still Has It

Tom Cruise Still Has It — Tom Cruise is aging like fine wine. At 57 years old, he’s still killing it.

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