'Top Gun 2' moving forward with 'The Town' screenwriter Peter Craig
Tom Cruise and director Tony Scott expected to return for action sequel
Maverick may be hitting the skies once again.
Though Tom Cruise was never known to be fond of making sequels - at least not outside of the blockbuster "Mission: Impossible" franchise - it appears the actor may just be reconsidering that stance when it comes to "Top Gun", the 1986 mega-hit that launched him to superstardom and which now seems to have spawned a belated follow-up.
While rumors of a "Top Gun" sequel have been persisting for years, they finally became a reality when Tony Scott, the director of the first film, confirmed that he was indeed planning to helm a second installment. Right around a year later, "X-Men: First Class" writers Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz were officially hired to write the screenplay, but they subsequently dropped out.
Now Variety is reporting that "The Town" screenwriter Peter Craig has signed a deal to pen the sequel, which Scott previously told our own Gregory Ellwood will incorporate the cutting-edge technologies that are utilized in 21st century warfare.
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Though Cruise isn't officially attached to the sequel at this point, the actor has previously voiced his desire to reprise his role from the first movie, Lt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell. So where would Maverick be now? And who will play his inevitable young apprentice?
What are your thoughts on a "Top Gun" sequel? Is that something you'd like to see? Sound off with your thoughts in the comments!
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March 1, 2012 at 10:13AM EST Reply to CommentDrones? And no guarantee Cruise is in it? So basically this will be a sequel in name only.
Sridhar Ramaswamy
March 1, 2012 at 12:26PM EST Reply to CommentWho will play his inevitable young apprentice?
The answer is simple Ryan Gosling.
Sridhar Ramaswamy
March 1, 2012 at 12:29PM EST Reply to CommentWho will play his inevitable young apprentice?
Ryan Gosling
mcspinelli
March 1, 2012 at 3:07PM EST Reply to CommentTop Gun is a great movie (and holds up throughout time) because to this day, no other movie has topped it's action scenes with the dogfights (planes engaged in battle). In 1986, the scenes were groundbreaking. Cruise, McGillis, Kilmer, Edwards, Skeritt and Ironside were great and definitely added to the film, but the action scenes still dominate the film. If the budget isn't around $150m - $200m, this movie will be garbage.
JB
March 3, 2012 at 10:40PM EST Reply to Comment3 words: DON'T DO IT!!! Worst idea EVER. Just make a new movie with all the new technology showcased. There's absolutely no need to do a 25 yr old "sequel".
March 7, 2012 at 11:40PM EST Reply to CommentPlease don't screw this up give it a good story line and plot