Meet the Cast of the 'Top Gun' Sequel

The first trailer for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ was revealed during San Diego Comic Con on July 18, 2019. Tom Cruise made a surprise appearance to unveil the first look at the highly-anticipated sequel. Tom is reprising his role as Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell from the first film, which was released in 1986. 

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ takes place over 30 years after the original film. Maverick is still a captain and will be mentoring Bradley Bradshaw, the son of his late flight partner and best friend Goose. Bradley is played by ‘Whiplash’ star Miles Teller. Val Kilmer reprises his role as Iceman. New cast members include Glen Powell, Jon Hamm, Monica Barbaro, Jennifer Connelly, and Manny Jacinto. 

The sequel is set to be released in theaters on November 19, 2021. See photos of Tom Cruise and the rest of the cast in our gallery, ahead.

Tom Cruise is back as Maverick. His role in the 1986 film catapulted him to superstardom.

Tom Cruise has still got it! Tom remains the ultimate action star in the first trailer for ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’

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Maverick hugs a woman in a brief scene in the trailer. Could it be Jennifer Connelly’s character?

Since this is a ‘Top Gun’ movie, a lot of scenes will take place in the skies. ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is going to be an epic thrill ride.

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Ed Harris joins the cast as a new character. He butts heads with Maverick.

At the end of the trailer, Ed Harris’s character tells Maverick: ‘The end is inevitable, Maverick. Your kind is headed for extinction.’ Maverick doesn’t believe that. ‘Maybe so, sir. But not today,’ he replies.

Tom Cruise is not afraid of a little risk. He loves performing his own stunts in his films.

Miles Teller plays Lt. Bradley ‘Rooster’ Bradshaw in ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’ Rooster is the son of Goose, Maverick’s best friend who died in the first movie.

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Monica Barbaro plays Phoenix in ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’ She most recently played Lisa Apple in ‘Splitting Up Together.’

Glen Powell plays ‘Hangman’ in ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’ He’s best known for his roles in ‘Set It Up,’ ‘Hidden Figures,’ and ‘Scream Queens.’

Lewis Pullman plays Bob in ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’ He recently played Major Major in ‘Catch-22.’

Danny Ramirez plays ‘Fanboy’ in ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’ He’s also appeared in the Netflix series ‘On My Block.’

Jay Ellis plays "Payback" in ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’ He’s best known for playing Lawrence Walker in ‘Insecure.’

Maverick returns to teach a class of new recruits. He must also face his past along the way.

Tom Cruise is aging like fine wine. At 59 years old, he’s still killing it.

This article originally appeared on Hollywood Life and is syndicated by Cheapism.