During a recent live interview on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Glen Powell provided a brief update on the highly-anticipated “Top Gun 3.” Joining him was his “Twisters” co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones. When asked which project would take precedence – a continuation of “Normal People” with Edgar-Jones or “Top Gun 3” with Powell – they revealed that “Top Gun 3” would be the primary focus.
Powell confidently stated, “I mean, I have a date,” implying that a set start date has been established for his involvement in “Top Gun 3.” While the exact nature of this date – whether it pertains to physical training, pilot school preparation, or the commencement of filming – remains undisclosed, it signals significant progress for the film. However, when pressed for further details about “Top Gun 3,” Powell emphatically responded, “absolutely not,” leaving fans eager for more news about the upcoming sequel.
News of the development of a third “Top Gun” movie officially broke in January ahead of Powell’s appearance at the Sundance Film Festival for the screening of “Hit Man.” Paramount Pictures confirmed that they were working on the third installment, with the plan for Powell to reunite with his “Top Gun: Maverick” co-stars Tom Cruise and Miles Teller.
Powell mentioned that when the news about the third movie surfaced online, he received numerous text messages filled with question marks, as people assumed he knew more about it. Powell hinted at some exciting announcements related to “Top Gun 3,” but he emphasized that it was confidential at the time. He expressed his frequent communication with Joseph Kosinski, Tom Cruise, and Jerry Bruckheimer, and shared that there were exciting developments in the works. Powell expressed his anticipation for what’s to come, hinting at a potential return to the world of “Top Gun” in the future.
Actor Glen Powell portrayed the character Jake “Hangman” Seresin in “Top Gun: Maverick,” released in May 2022. The film earned $1.4 billion globally, making it the 11th highest grossing movie of that summer and currently ranking as the 13th biggest film. Reports suggest that “Maverick” co-writer Ehren Kruger is working on a script for a potential sequel, and discussions have been ongoing to bring back director Joseph Kosinski and the younger co-stars Miles Teller and Glen Powell for another installment in the series. However, finalizing the script and obtaining approval from the main cast, including Tom Cruise, are still pending.
“Top Gun: Maverick” represents Tom Cruise’s most significant film to date. Additionally, John Powell has sustained his success at the box office with popular movies like the romantic-comedy “Anyone but You” and the disaster film “Twisters,” which recently debuted in the domestic market with an impressive $81.5 million opening.
