‘We would all be there in a heartbeat’: Top Gun: Maverick Star Jay Ellis on a Sequel (And Who Would Show Up)

Jay Ellis reassures "to be there" if there would be a potential sequel to Top Gun: Maverick.
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The Top Gun:Maverick star Jay Ellis is not sure or even thinks that there would not be a sequel to the movie but with that, he also admits the fact that he could be wrong. With that, he also believes that the whole cast and crew would love to be there for a potential sequel, that is, if there would be any. He also agreed that if the director has something in his mind about taking the movie forward, then he would gratefully be a part of the project. He also talked about how Tom Cruise had made him feel about it all.

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Top Gun:Maverick movie poster, with Tom Cruise in it.
Top Gun:Maverick movie poster, with Tom Cruise in it.

Top Gun: Maverick Sequel is something the cast would happily join in for, if given a chance

Jay Ellis at the amfAR annual gala fundraising event.
Jay Ellis at the amfAR annual gala fundraising event.

Top Gun:Maverick movie was a hit even during the todays’ times when the superhero movies are what are dominating the big screens. Its old-school heroism is something that makes it the enticing to the audience. This is one of the reasons that the cast, especially Jay Ellis wishes to be there for a sequel, if need be. He promisingly stated on behalf of the whole team that they would be there in a heartbeat.

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Jay Ellis, being tongue-tied, claims that he has no information regarding the sequel and did not assure of it’s possibility. He also stated that he is grateful to everyone who had spent money just to watch the movie. He also feels that this project was an amazing experience. Also he thanked all who have loved and supported the cause as he believes that this movie aimed at bringing people together.

Top Gun:Maverick main lead and a mega star, Tom Cruise had been like a mentor to Jay Ellis

Tom Cruise in Top Gun, a 1986 mega-hit movie.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun, a 1986 mega-hit movie.

During The American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) annual gala in Los Angeles, when asked about the possibility and thoughts about a sequel for Top Gun:Maverick, Jay Ellis also talked about how Tom Cruise had been there for every cast and crew. He also added that Cruise would remind the whole of the cast how “special” it was to make this movie.

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Jay Ellis as Lt. Reuben ‘Payback’ Fitch in Top Gun: Maverick.
Jay Ellis as Lt. Reuben ‘Payback’ Fitch in Top Gun: Maverick.

Ellis also complimented Tom Cruise, saying that he[Cruise] is his mentor and has a strong point of view. Also, added to the list is that he is someone with whom one may easily communicate. Cruise had shared with Ellis some words of encouragement, saying that he is an action movie star.

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All this was during the fundraising event held for the amfAR at the annual gala in LA, as could be observed. This money is raised for HIV/AIDS Research programs. This year’s gala raised over $1.3 million, and last year’s event helped raise over $1.7 million.

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Top Gun: Maverick is available for streaming on Prime Video.

Source: Fox News

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