The 'Top Gun' Director Answers Our Burning Questions

What is the new Top Gun movie like? A lot like the first Top Gun movie. And that is the highest compliment. Loud, brash, beautifully shot, and carrying a sense of timelessness–little to no CGI was used as in the original–the film is still a rite of passage story, except Maverick (Tom Cruise) is now a pilot in his fifties, so he’s dealing more with how to become a true leader to a crew of pilots as well as a father figure to Rooster (Miles Teller), the son of his dead Wingman Goose (Anthony Edwards). Val Kilmer also makes a triumphant return to the big screen in his Iceman role. And you might cry when you see it. If you enjoyed the first, you will enjoy this one. Heck, you might even like Maverick, even if you’re not into planes. We talked to director Joseph Kosinski about bringing back one of the most memorable 80’s blockbusters. [View in Browser]( [Alternate text] [SHOP]( EXCLUSIVE [SUBSCRIBE]( [The Top Gun: Maverick Director Answers All Our Burning Questions About the Sequel]( [The Top Gun: Maverick Director Answers All Our Burning Questions About the Sequel]( What is the new Top Gun movie like? A lot like the first Top Gun movie. And that is the highest compliment. Loud, brash, beautifully shot, and carrying a sense of timelessness–little to no CGI was used as in the original–the film is still a rite of passage story, except Maverick (Tom Cruise) is now a pilot in his fifties, so he’s dealing more with how to become a true leader to a crew of pilots as well as a father figure to Rooster (Miles Teller), the son of his dead Wingman Goose (Anthony Edwards). Val Kilmer also makes a triumphant return to the big screen in his Iceman role. And you might cry when you see it. If you enjoyed the first, you will enjoy this one. Heck, you might even like Maverick, even if you’re not into planes. We talked to director Joseph Kosinski about bringing back one of the most memorable 80’s blockbusters. [Read More]( [The 12 Best Single Malt Scotch Brands to Drink Right Now]( [The 12 Best Single Malt Scotch Brands to Drink Right Now]( The best-selling whiskies from Scotland might be blends, but single malts better speak to a distillery's character. [Read More]( [22 Pairs of Summer Pants That'll Make You Forget All About Your Shorts]( [22 Pairs of Summer Pants That'll Make You Forget All About Your Shorts]( Yes, you can cover your calves and still keep it breezy. [Read More]( [There Were Good Guys With Guns and It Didn't Matter]( [There Were Good Guys With Guns and It Didn't Matter]( Uvalde spent 40 percent of its budget on its police force last year. In January, the Uvalde P.D. got a half-million dollars from Governor Greg Abbott’s “Operation Lone Star,” a program designed to show how tough Abbott is on border issues. There were good guys and they had guns and it didn’t matter because the shooter had better ones. [Read More]( [21 Too-Good-To-Miss Memorial Day Deals on Home and Kitchen Wares]( [21 Too-Good-To-Miss Memorial Day Deals on Home and Kitchen Wares]( Your home sweet home is desperate for good savings isn't it? [Read More]( [Amazon Is Having a Fantastic Fire Pit Sale to Shop ASAP]( [Amazon Is Having a Fantastic Fire Pit Sale to Shop ASAP]( This backyard essential is key for creating a cozy outdoor space—and now you can score one at a discount. [Read More]( [“No Tom Cruise!”: An Author and Her Fans’ Attempt to Sabotage a Hollywood Vampire]( [“No Tom Cruise!”: An Author and Her Fans’ Attempt to Sabotage a Hollywood Vampire]( In a pre-Internet firestorm, fans of the book were furious with the casting of Cruise in Interview with a Vampire. The author stoked their outrage. Cruise was hurt. The studio was furious. The movie seemed destined to flop—until it didn't. [Read More]( [Win an Escape to Old San Juan, Puerto Rico ($1,500 Value)!]( Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection]( esquire.com ©2022 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019