I’m sure just getting the chance to try out for a big franchise flick with a built-in audience like Top Gun: Maverick is a big deal, regardless of what level of fame you’ve achieved in Hollywood. Although Miles Teller is a more well-known name than Glen Powell, Powell has had some notable gigs. Hidden FiguresAnd Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous — both were initially up for the role of Goose’s son in the Top Gun sequel. Although Teller was ultimately chosen, Tom Cruise insisted that Powell be included in the film.
When Maverick: Top Gun was casting, it was a known fact that Powell had auditioned alongside Miles Teller for the role of Goose’s son, AKA Lt. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw. He was not only auditioning, but he was actually the other name Tom Cruise & Jerry Bruckheimer were seriously considering for the role. We know this because: Teller was unsure whether to say yes or no.For a time, this seems especially pertinent. Ultimately though, after a series of auditions at Cruise’s home in Clearwater, Florida, Teller got the gig. But that wasn’t the end of the story.
In fact, they are tucked in a THR report about Powell’s casting is a short bit mentioning that Tom Cruise, Jerry Bruckheimer and the studios producing the movie really loved Glen Powell. Tom Cruise insists that Powell not only landed a role but also in the movie. Maverick, but also worked with the creative team on expanding the actor’s role in the film.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick: Who is he?
In the years since the popular sequel filmed, we have learned a few details about Glen Powell’s upcoming role in the franchise. We know that he plays the role of Hangman. Fan theories are swirling about about Hangman’s identity, but that is just the beginning. In fact, there’s a faction of people speculating that Glen Powell looks enough like Tom Cruise himself that there could be some wild twist to the role of Hangman– like maybe he’s Maverick’s son.
Admittedly, the evidence surrounding this mostly has to do with Powell’s overall look, the knowledge that the role was expanded, and the fact that the film production has kept details about the character under wraps. Still, no matter who the actor ultimately ends up playing or how big the role is, I think it’s safe to say that it’s super cool that MaverickTom Cruise realized that he would be an asset to the film and completely reworked it to incorporate him.
One thing is certain? Instead of a volleyball scene the guys Football will allow you to let off steamPowell was also included this time.
I had the pleasure earlier in the year of The opening scene of Maverick: Top GunCinema-Con and I can honestly say there’s no upcoming movie I’m more excited about seeing in full. It was neck and neck with DuneWarner Bros. finally made it available for viewers after much delay. If the first 15 minutes is any indication, it’s going to be a crowd pleaser and a rollicking ride and I can’t wait for it to Finally, the movie hit theaters May 27, 2002 2. Cruise’s influence could have made the whole thing look completely different.