Top Gun 3: Glen Powell teases update about release date

Following the successful debut of Twisters, Glen Powell has provided a tantalizing update on the much-anticipated Top Gun 3. Powell, known for his role as Lt. Jake "Hangman" Seresin in Top Gun: Maverick, shared insights during a promotional appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast.

Accompanied by co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones, Powell was asked whether fans could expect a continuation of Jones' Normal People or Top Gun 3 first.

Powell’s hint

Powell piqued the interest of fans with a cryptic response, stating, "I mean, I have a date," but he firmly declined to divulge further details, responding with a definitive, "Absolutely not," when pressed for more information, as mentioned in a report by Coming Soon.


This latest tease follows Powell's previous hints about a third Top Gun film. On the Today show, he had mentioned that the project would be "happening at some point," and both he and Tom Cruise have expressed a mutual desire to collaborate again.

Notably, Cruise made a surprise appearance at the Twisters premiere, though Powell noted they did not discuss Top Gun 3 at the event, as mentioned in the report by Coming Soon.

From Maverick to Stardom

Top Gun: Maverick, released in 2022, marked a significant milestone in Powell's career, catapulting him to megastar status. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film is a sequel to Tony Scott's 1986 classic Top Gun. It follows Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, played by Tom Cruise, as he grapples with aging while continuing to fly as a pilot.

Maverick is tasked with training a new group of TOP GUN graduates for an unprecedented mission. Powell's portrayal of Hangman was widely praised, contributing to the film's massive success.

Powell's Diverse Roles and Upcoming Projects

Since Top Gun: Maverick, Glen Powell has diversified his acting portfolio with notable successes. He starred alongside Sydney Sweeney in the romcom Anyone But You, which garnered significant attention. His performance in Richard Linklater's dark comedy Hit Man also received acclaim earlier this year.

Currently, Powell leads the cast in Twisters, a sequel to the 1996 film Twister starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt. His role in Twisters has further solidified his position as a leading man in Hollywood.

FAQs

Will there be Top Gun 3?
Glen Powell reveals 'Top Gun 3' is moving quickly: 'I have a date.' The follow-up to 2022's "Top Gun: Maverick" has a set date for pre-production, according to the actor.

Will Phoenix be in Top Gun 3?
Barbaro's character Phoenix has inevitably earned a larger role in Top Gun 3. She was a standout addition to the lineup, and her story allowed the franchise to address the Navy's sexism without making it the movie's central theme.