Jennifer Connelly was happy to work with Tom Cruise in 'Top Gun: Maverick' and highlighted the qualities of the Hollywood actor.
Jennifer Connelly stars alongside Tom Cruise in 'Top Gun: Maverick', a sequel to the unforgettable 1986 film directed by Tony Scott. The director Joseph Kosinski directs the new action film, and its protagonist and producer have put the usual care and attention that characterizes his films. "Tom works very hard to make the best movie, with him every scene must be perfect," said the actress.
36 years have passed since 'Top Gun' became a cult film and today it remains one of the most remembered and viewed films of all time. "This movie has it all, the romantic part, comedy, tension, drama, the flying scenes, we show fighter pilots... and that soundtrack from the original, it's almost an invention of Jerry Bruckheimer. He made the music of their films was as iconic as the films themselves," said Miles Teller.
Working with Tom Cruise has been a unique experience for Miles. "Tom is great, he is a wonderful person to be on a shoot with because he elevates everyone around him. He is the hardest working person on the set and you feed off his energy," said the young man who plays the role. to pilot Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw.
His co-star Jennifer Connelly shares this same opinion about the Hollywood star. "Tom is great, I have never met anyone like him, he is extraordinary. There is a reason why he is where he is. He is very talented and intelligent. He is passionate and enthusiastic about what he does. His enthusiasm is incredible, he is born with great passion for cinema and appreciation for the public that watches his films. He works very hard to make the best film, every scene must be perfect. Nothing is taken for granted, and I admire that," he added.
In 'Top Gun: Maverick', Connelly plays Penny Benjamin, the love interest of Pete 'Maverick' Mitchel. "I like the strength and independence of my character, her relationship with Pete. I love the sense of humor she has with him, and how much she enjoys him. It's fun to revisit these characters who have been in an on-and-off relationship for years and who now are at an interesting point," said the actress.
The new mission in "Top Gun: Maverick"
In 'Top Gun: Maverick', after more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete 'Maverick' Mitchel finds himself where he always wanted to be, pushing the limits as a brave test pilot and dodging the promotion in rank, which would not let him fly by placing him on the ground. When he finds himself training a group of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission, Maverick meets Lt. Bradley Bradshaw, the son of his late friend 'Goose' there. Maverick must face an uncertain future and the ghosts of his past.
Actors Jon Hamm, Ed Harris, Monica Barbaro, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Greg Tarzan Davis, Jay Ellis, Danny Ramirez, and Bashir Salahuddin complete the film's cast.
