Tom Cruise Lands by Helicopter in First Public Appearance After “Top Gun 3” Announcement

Tom Cruise is stepping out in style a month after Paramount Pictures confirmed Top Gun 3 was in the works at the studio. The ...

“Top Gun” Creators Remember How They Got Tom Cruise to Sign on to the Movie: 'He Barfed on Himself'

Top Gunscreenwriter Jack Epps Jr. always wanted Tom Cruise to star in the film. He took a little convincing. Epps, 76, and ...

'Top Gun' Turns 40 — and It’s Still One of the Most Iconic Action Movies Ever

Top Gun was released in theaters, becoming a cultural phenomenon. The film is full of quippy one-liners like “the need for ...

How ‘Top Gun’ casting director fought to hire Tom Cruise, Anthony Edwards, Val Kilmer in iconic roles

As the film marks its 40th anniversary, Margery Simkin recalls assembling the generational ensemble that also included Meg ...
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Why Val Kilmer didn’t want to star in ‘Top Gun’ before emotional reunion with Tom Cruise in ‘Maverick’ sequel

Val Kilmer never wanted to be in “Top Gun,” but had little say in the matter before he starred in the blockbuster that launched him to Hollywood stardom opposite Tom Cruise. The legendary actor, who ...