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| == Cast == | == Cast == | ||
| * ] as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell | * ] as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell | ||
| * ] as Tom "Iceman" Kazansky | |||
| == Production == | == Production == | ||
| Development of the movie began in 2010 when Paramount Pictures made offers to Jerry Bruckheimer and Tony Scott to make a sequel to ''Top Gun''. ] had also received an offer to write the sequel's screenplay, which was rumored to have Cruise's character Maverick in a smaller role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/10/top_gun_2.html|title=''Top Gun 2'' is Heading to the Runway|last=Brodesser-Akner|first=Claude|work=] magazine|date=October 13, 2010|accessdate=October 15, 2010}}</ref> Ultimately, Peter Craig<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-tony-scott-top-gun-20120820,0,122843.story|work=Los Angeles Times|last=Fritz|first=Ben|title=Tony Scott dead: Director was set for 'Top Gun 2'|date=August 20, 2012|accessdate=September 9, 2014}}</ref>, Justin Marks, <ref>{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/top-gun-2-maverick-drone-warfare-1201529697/| title=‘Top Gun 2′ to Feature Maverick, Drone Warfare|last=Zumberge|first=Marianne|publisher=''Variety''|date=June 26, 2015|accessdate=June 26, 2015}}</ref>, who described the movie as a dream project<ref>{{cite web|url=http://creativescreenwriting.com/king-of-the-swingers-justin-marks-on-the-jungle-book/|title=King of the Swingers: Justin Marks on 'The Jungle Book'|first=Christopher|last=McKittrick|work=Creative Screenwriting|date=April 19, 2016|accessdate=April 19, 2016}}</ref>, ]{{cn|date=May 2018}}, and Zack Stentz{{cn|date=May 2018}} would be credited as screenwriters on the project. | |||
| When asked about his idea for a new ''Top Gun'' film, Scott replied, "This world fascinated me, because it's so different from what it was originally. But I don't want to do a remake. I don't want to do a reinvention. I want to do a new movie."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hitfix.com/articles/exclusive-tony-scott-doesnt-want-a-remake-or-reinvention-for-top-gun-2|title=Exclusive: Tony Scott Doesn't Want a Remake or Reinvention for ''Top Gun 2''|last=Ellwood|first=Gregory|work=HitFix|date=October 24, 2010|accessdate=October 26, 2010}}</ref> The movie will reportedly focus on the end of the dog fighting era<ref>{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/top-gun-2-maverick-drone-warfare-1201529697/| title=‘Top Gun 2′ to Feature Maverick, Drone Warfare|last=Zumberge|first=Marianne|publisher=''Variety''|date=June 26, 2015|accessdate=June 26, 2015}}</ref> and the role of drones in modern aerial warfare<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-tony-scott-top-gun-20120820,0,122843.story|work=Los Angeles Times|last=Fritz|first=Ben|title=Tony Scott dead: Director was set for 'Top Gun 2'|date=August 20, 2012|accessdate=September 9, 2014}}</ref> and that Cruise's character, Maverick, will fly a ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/the-dewline/2012/03/top-gun-2-will-rock-the-f-35-t.html|title=Top Gun 2 will rock the F-35, Tom Burbage says|work=]|date=March 1, 2012|accessdate=March 1, 2012}}</ref>. | |||
| After Scott's suicide, the sequel's future remained in question. However, producer Jerry Bruckheimer remained committed to the project, especially given Cruise's and Kilmer's interest.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/top-gun-producer-jerry-bruckheimer-reveals-won-over-233712961.html|title='Top Gun' producer Jerry Bruckheimer reveals how he won over Tom Cruise|work=Yahoo!|date=January 23, 2013|accessdate=September 9, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2013/06/jerry-bruckheimer-says-top-gun-2-is.html|title=Jerry Bruckheimer says Top Gun 2 is still on the cards|work=Flickering Myth|date=June 10, 2013|accessdate=September 9, 2014}}</ref> | |||
| On August 17, 2012, director Tony Scott and Tom Cruise met to scout locations in ] for the sequel which was set to go into production in 2013 and expected for release in 2014. Jerry Bruckheimer would again produce and ] was in charge of writing script which is said to be nearly finished. According to reports, the plot of the movie would focus on the role of drones in modern aerial warfare.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-tony-scott-top-gun-20120820,0,122843.story|work=Los Angeles Times|last=Fritz|first=Ben|title=Tony Scott dead: Director was set for 'Top Gun 2'|date=August 20, 2012|accessdate=September 9, 2014}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | In June 2017, Cruise revealed that the title would be ''Top Gun: Maverick'', with ] returning as composer for the sequel. Cruise further stated that, “Aviators are back, the need for speed. We’re going to have big, fast machines. It’s going to be a competition film, like the first one…but a progression for Maverick.” <ref>, June 2, 2017. Accessed June 2, 2017.</ref> Later the same month, it was confirmed that the film would be directed by ], while no title was officially confirmed.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Jr|first1=Mike Fleming|title=Paramount Sets ‘Top Gun 2’ For July 2019; Joseph Kosinski Firmed For Tom Cruise Pic|url=http://deadline.com/2017/06/top-gun-sequel-release-july-12-2019-tom-cruiise-joseph-kosinski-jerry-bruckheimer-paramount-1202123050/|accessdate=July 1, 2017|work=Deadline|date=June 30, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Jun2017V" /> Kilmer had posted on his Facebook page that he would be returning as Iceman.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/valkilmer/posts/1068503603181347</ref> | ||
| Since Scott's suicide, the sequel's future has remained in question. However, producer Jerry Bruckheimer has stated he "hasn't given up" on the sequel as all parties, including Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer, are still interested in making the film. Mentioning he has wanted to make a sequel happen since the film came out 27 years ago, Bruckheimer confirmed the interest is still strong. "It's just figuring out how to do it," Bruckheimer said, "which I think we have a good handle on, and losing Tony slowed us down. But hopefully, we can pick up speed again."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/top-gun-producer-jerry-bruckheimer-reveals-won-over-233712961.html|title='Top Gun' producer Jerry Bruckheimer reveals how he won over Tom Cruise|work=Yahoo!|date=January 23, 2013|accessdate=September 9, 2014}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | Production on the film officially started on May 30, 2018.<ref>https://variety.com/2018/film/news/tom-cruise-top-gun-maverick-photo-1202826439/</ref> | ||
| In June 2013, Bruckheimer stated that: "For 30 years we've been trying to make a sequel and we're not going to stop. We still want to do it with Tom and Paramount are still interested in making it. What Tom tells me is that no matter where he goes in the world, people refer to him as Maverick. It's something he is excited about so as long as he keeps his enthusiasm hopefully we'll get it made."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2013/06/jerry-bruckheimer-says-top-gun-2-is.html|title=Jerry Bruckheimer says Top Gun 2 is still on the cards|work=Flickering Myth|date=June 10, 2013|accessdate=September 9, 2014}}</ref> | |||
| On September 8, 2014, Paramount and Skydance revealed being in negotiations to have Justin Marks write the screenplay.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/top-gun-2-lands-jungle-731131|title='Top Gun 2' Lands 'Jungle Book' Writer (Exclusive)|last=Kit|first=Borys|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=September 8, 2014|accessdate=September 9, 2014}}</ref> In June 2015, while promoting '']'', Skydance CEO ] confirmed Marks was writing the screenplay, with the plot emphasizing "] and ]s. It's really exploring the end of an era of dogfighting and fighter pilots and what that culture is today."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/top-gun-2-maverick-drone-warfare-1201529697/| title=‘Top Gun 2′ to Feature Maverick, Drone Warfare|last=Zumberge|first=Marianne|publisher=''Variety''|date=June 26, 2015|accessdate=June 26, 2015}}</ref> Kilmer posted on his Facebook page that he will be returning as Iceman.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/valkilmer/posts/1068503603181347</ref> | |||
| In April 2016, Marks told ''Creative Screenwriting'' that ''Top Gun 2'' was a dream project for him, as ''Top Gun'' was the first movie he remembered seeing in theaters. "Just researching the Joint Strike Fighters, the F-35, the different notions of where the Navy is today was a very interesting insight and it started to give me ideas of what ''Top Gun'' would represent in a current era."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://creativescreenwriting.com/king-of-the-swingers-justin-marks-on-the-jungle-book/|title=King of the Swingers: Justin Marks on 'The Jungle Book'|first=Christopher|last=McKittrick|work=Creative Screenwriting|date=April 19, 2016|accessdate=April 19, 2016}}</ref> | |||
| In May 2017, Cruise confirmed that the filming might begin in 2017.<ref>{{cite news|title=EXCLUSIVE: Tom Cruise confirms a Top Gun sequel - watch now|url=https://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/video/watch/35618436/exclusive-tom-cruise-confirms-a-top-gun-sequel/#page1|accessdate=May 24, 2017|work=Yahoo - Sunrise|date=May 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/24/movies/tom-cruise-top-gun-2-sequel.html?_r=0</ref> Right after Cruise's report, Variety reported that ] was the front-runner for the studio to direct the film, while a deal was not done yet.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kroll|first1=Justin|title=Joseph Kosinski Frontrunner to Direct ‘Top Gun 2’ Starring Tom Cruise (EXCLUSIVE)|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/joseph-kosinski-top-gun-2-starring-tom-cruise-1202437529/|accessdate=May 24, 2017|work=Variety|date=May 24, 2017}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | In June 2017, Cruise revealed that the title would be ''Top Gun: Maverick'', with ] |
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| ⚫ | Production on the film officially started on May 30, 2018.<ref |
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| == Release == | == Release == | ||
Revision as of 01:29, 1 June 2018
2019 American film| Top Gun: Maverick | |
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| Directed by | Joseph Kosinski |
| Screenplay by | Peter Craig Justin Marks Ashley Edward Miller Zack Stentz |
| Produced by | |
| Starring | Tom Cruise |
| Music by | Harold Faltermeyer |
| Production companies | Jerry Bruckheimer Films Skydance Media |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Top Gun: Maverick is an upcoming American military action drama film directed by Joseph Kosinski. It is the sequel to 1986 film, Top Gun. The film stars Tom Cruise. It will be released on July 12, 2019 by Paramount Pictures.
Cast
- Tom Cruise as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell
- Val Kilmer as Tom "Iceman" Kazansky
Production
Development of the movie began in 2010 when Paramount Pictures made offers to Jerry Bruckheimer and Tony Scott to make a sequel to Top Gun. Christopher McQuarrie had also received an offer to write the sequel's screenplay, which was rumored to have Cruise's character Maverick in a smaller role. Ultimately, Peter Craig, Justin Marks, , who described the movie as a dream project, Ashley Edward Miller, and Zack Stentz would be credited as screenwriters on the project.
When asked about his idea for a new Top Gun film, Scott replied, "This world fascinated me, because it's so different from what it was originally. But I don't want to do a remake. I don't want to do a reinvention. I want to do a new movie." The movie will reportedly focus on the end of the dog fighting era and the role of drones in modern aerial warfare and that Cruise's character, Maverick, will fly a F-35 Lightning II.
After Scott's suicide, the sequel's future remained in question. However, producer Jerry Bruckheimer remained committed to the project, especially given Cruise's and Kilmer's interest.
In June 2017, Cruise revealed that the title would be Top Gun: Maverick, with Harold Faltermeyer returning as composer for the sequel. Cruise further stated that, “Aviators are back, the need for speed. We’re going to have big, fast machines. It’s going to be a competition film, like the first one…but a progression for Maverick.” Later the same month, it was confirmed that the film would be directed by Joseph Kosinski, while no title was officially confirmed. Kilmer had posted on his Facebook page that he would be returning as Iceman.
Production on the film officially started on May 30, 2018.
Release
Top Gun: Maverick is scheduled to be released on July 12, 2019 by Paramount Pictures.
References
- Brodesser-Akner, Claude (October 13, 2010). "Top Gun 2 is Heading to the Runway". New York magazine. Retrieved October 15, 2010.
- Fritz, Ben (August 20, 2012). "Tony Scott dead: Director was set for 'Top Gun 2'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- Zumberge, Marianne (June 26, 2015). "'Top Gun 2′ to Feature Maverick, Drone Warfare". Variety. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - McKittrick, Christopher (April 19, 2016). "King of the Swingers: Justin Marks on 'The Jungle Book'". Creative Screenwriting. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
- Ellwood, Gregory (October 24, 2010). "Exclusive: Tony Scott Doesn't Want a Remake or Reinvention for Top Gun 2". HitFix. Retrieved October 26, 2010.
- Zumberge, Marianne (June 26, 2015). "'Top Gun 2′ to Feature Maverick, Drone Warfare". Variety. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - Fritz, Ben (August 20, 2012). "Tony Scott dead: Director was set for 'Top Gun 2'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- "Top Gun 2 will rock the F-35, Tom Burbage says". Flightglobal. March 1, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
- "'Top Gun' producer Jerry Bruckheimer reveals how he won over Tom Cruise". Yahoo!. January 23, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- "Jerry Bruckheimer says Top Gun 2 is still on the cards". Flickering Myth. June 10, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- In Which Tom Cruise Reveals The Title Of The TOP GUN Sequel, June 2, 2017. Accessed June 2, 2017.
- Jr, Mike Fleming (June 30, 2017). "Paramount Sets 'Top Gun 2' For July 2019; Joseph Kosinski Firmed For Tom Cruise Pic". Deadline. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- ^ McNary, Dave (June 30, 2017). "Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun' Sequel Gets July 2019 Release Date". Variety. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- https://www.facebook.com/valkilmer/posts/1068503603181347
- https://variety.com/2018/film/news/tom-cruise-top-gun-maverick-photo-1202826439/