Jon Hamm, Ed Harris and Lewis Pullman join 'Top Gun: Maverick'

ANI  |  Washington DC [USA] 

One of the most awaited movies in Hollywood 'Top Gun

Variety reported that the will be set in the backdrop of a world where dominates the defence space. The movie will also explore the last days of dogfighting techniques.

In May, Cruise had posted a photo where he was seen posing with a US Navy fighter plane. He is set to play the role of Maverick, now a flight instructor; while will portray the son of Maverick's friend (Goose), who dies in the 1986

The shooting of the is slated to begin next month in

The original film was a massive hit with an earning of USD 350 million worldwide, despite being produced at a decent budget of USD 15 million.

is set to direct 'Top Gun: Maverick' while will produce along with Cruise and

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First Published: Thu, August 23 2018. 14:55 IST