Well that Top Gun sequel is still happening. Variety reports that Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz, the screenwriters behind this summerâs Thor and X-Men: First Class, are in negotiations to write the script for the sequel, which Jerry Bruckheimer is producing. When Top Gun 2 was first announced last October, screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie (The Usual Suspects) was cooking up the idea for the film. He revealed that Maverick would indeed be the star of the sequel, but there was no confirmation as to Tom Cruiseâs involvement. Now, with Miller and Stentz being hired to work on the script, itâs unknown if Maverick is still the lead or if Cruise will be relegated to a cameo while some other young actor will get his shot at stardom with an original role. Tony Scott was also confirmed to be returning to the directorâs chair at the time, but its unknown if he still plans on taking the helm. Miller and Stentz are pretty busy guys, as they recently inked a deal to adapt Lev Grossman's fantasy novel Magicians for a TV series on Fox and they're writing an adventure film for director Peyton Reed.
THOR Scribes Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz Set to Pen TOP GUN 2
Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz Set to Pen TOP GUN 2. Top Gun 2 may be directed by Tony Scott. Miller and Stentz also wrote Thor and X-Men: First Class.