edjr 5,442 Posted June 19, 2018 Get ready to feel the need for speed all over again. After years of rumors, Top Gun 2 — which may or may not be titled Top Gun: Maverick — is officially hitting theaters in July 2019, and Tom Cruise isn’t the only person returning for the sequel. Movie soundtrack maestro Kenny Loggins might be headed back to the danger zone, too. Set to reunite Cruise with Oblivion director Joseph Kosinski, the Top Gun sequel will bring back hotshot Navy pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Cruise) for a story reportedly dealing with the rise of unmanned drones in the military. With the film scheduled to hit theaters July 12, 2019, here’s everything we know about the Top Gun sequel so far. Back to the danger zone In a film packed with memorable moments, the montage of flight clips set to Kenny Loggins’ Danger Zone was one of the most iconic scenes in Top Gun (that didn’t involve a volleyball, of course). Asked whether he’d revisit Danger Zone for the new movie, Loggins told TMZ that the Top Gun sequel might offer a new spin on that musical moment. “I met Tom Cruise on [The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon], and I asked him that question,” said Loggins. “He said, ‘Of course we have to use Danger Zone.’ So I’m hoping to do it maybe as a duet with a young act. … We have some feelers out to some pretty cool rock acts.” Loggins added that he’s willing to let a younger collaborator (or collaborators) take the wheel on the new version of the song, too. “Maybe do it his way or their way, depending on whether it’s a band or soloist,” he explained. “So [we’d] reinvent the song, to a point. That’s what I’m hoping to do.” Return of the Iceman Cruise is the only cast member officially confirmed for the Top Gun sequel at this point, but unconfirmed reports suggest that Val Kilmer will also reprise his role as Tom “Iceman” Kazansky. According to The Wrap, Kilmer has been “spotted around the San Diego hotel the studio has been using since production began” and an unidentified source involved with the Top Gun sequel has confirmed Kilmer’s involvement. It’s all unofficial at this point, but given that Iceman was Maverick’s chief rival in the original film, a return to the role isn’t all that surprising. Feed the need On May 31, Cruise posted a photo on Twitter from the first day of production on Top Gun 2. The photo features Cruise back in his flight suit, with the tagline “Feel The Need” superimposed over the image. Flight plan Tom Cruise first confirmed the Top Gun sequel in May 2017 during an appearance on the Australian show Sunrise when the hosts asked him about the longstanding rumors. Apparently, he decided to finally let the cat out of the bag because he confirmed the news and revealed not only that “it’s true,” but also that he’ll start filming “probably in the next year.” Although Cruise suggested that the film might be titled Top Gun: Maverick, the studio has yet to announce the sequel’s official title. Even though the show’s hosts had specifically brought up the subject, they seemed hilariously shocked when Cruise actually confirmed the Top Gun rumors. It makes sense why, though. In spite of producer Jerry Bruckheimer teasing possible plots since at least 2014 and Val Kilmer letting slip in late 2015 that he’d been offered the chance to reprise his role, the hosts were the first to get a confirmation from Cruise himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 3,933 Posted June 19, 2018 Kilmer should change his call sign to the Ice Cream Man. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted June 19, 2018 I'll admit it, I'll go see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,442 Posted June 19, 2018 Kilmer should change his call sign to the Ice Cream Man. If he is in the movie, you can bet he moved to a fat farm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhostofTEK 71 Posted June 19, 2018 Kilmer should change his call sign to the Ice Cream Man. IMAXMAN 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,518 Posted June 19, 2018 I have the need, the need for Geritol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 689 Posted June 19, 2018 Kilmer should change his call sign to the Ice Cream Man. If he is in the movie, you can bet he moved to a fat farm I have seen more than once that he is in bad shape after a significant battle with throat cancer. Been seen in a wheelchair. So I have to guess his role will be limited. Mix in that Kelly McGillis is now a diesel dyke and they killed off Goose....whats left? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 3,933 Posted June 19, 2018 Will Tim Robbins be coming back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,442 Posted June 19, 2018 I have seen more than once that he is in bad shape after a significant battle with throat cancer. Been seen in a wheelchair. So I have to guess his role will be limited. Mix in that Kelly McGillis is now a diesel dyke and they killed off Goose....whats left? Maverick is all that matters and some volleyball Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted June 19, 2018 Kelly McGillis was ugly as fock then - hopefully they upgrade at the position this time around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanil 519 Posted June 19, 2018 How the hell are they going to squeeze Ice Man into a cockpit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted June 19, 2018 Kelly McGillis was ugly as fock then - hopefully they upgrade at the position this time around. Yea she got cast in the role of female lead and sexual object for Tom Cruise yet was ugly. Ok bud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites