It is now fighter pilots against drones as Top Gun 2 has been confirmed to be under way with actor Tom Cruise to reprise his role as Maverick. Apparently, Cruise does not want just another actor as a cast member because he is now rumored to be eyeing on getting Prince Harry to co-star with him.
A sequel to the hit 1986 movie is in the works and according to Skydance CEO David Ellison, the script is now being worked on by writer Justin Marks. "Justin Marks is writing the screenplay right now. He has a phenomenal take to really update that world for what fighter pilots in the Navy has turned into today," he said.
According to Ellison, the sequel will no longer dwell on dog fights but will instead keep up with the times. Ellison said that fighter pilots will now be fighting against drones in the upcoming movie. "It is very much a world we live in today where it's drone technology and fifth generation fighters...It's really exploring the end of an era of dogfighting and fighter pilots and what that culture is today." Ellison said.
Reports now suggest that actor Tom Cruise is likely to reprise his role as Maverick in the movie, following Ellison's statement that no one will play Maverick other than Maverick.
But it also now seems like fans will be witnessing some royal highness in the cast, literally, as Cruise is reportedly eyeing on getting Prince Harry to star in the film. According to Glamour Magazine, an American casting agent reportedly said that "Tom has thrown the offer out to his team to hit up Buckingham Palace and get Prince Harry. He's even suggested the prince's salary could be donated directly to his chosen charity. Tom also hopes David Beckham can put a word in and pull some strings, too."
Nope, it's not a joke as according to the agent who is quoted saying, "He doesn't just want Harry as a gimmick casting but someone who offers a real experience and knowledge of flying in combat. Harry has been on the frontline in Afghanistan, so he has the credentials to stand tall in the film."
Although it has never happened before that someone of royal blood will show up in the big screen, it sure is one interesting idea. No release date has been released for Top Gun 2 yet. More details about the movie are expected to be released in the coming months.
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