Kelly McGillis

Kelly McGillis

Kelly McGillis Pretty Sure She Knows Why She Wasn’t Asked Back for the New Top Gun Sequel

Top Gun star and romantic lead Kelly McGillis says she is too old, fat and age appropriate-looking to have been asked back to be in Top Gun: Maverick.

Age and Appearance Factors

Kelly McGillis, who portrayed the iconic character of Charlotte "Charlie" Blackwood in the original Top Gun movie, recently expressed her thoughts on not being invited to reprise her role in the highly anticipated sequel, Top Gun: Maverick. The actress believes that her age, weight, and overall appearance played a significant role in the decision. At 62 years old, McGillis acknowledges that Hollywood often favors younger and more visually appealing actors for lead roles, especially in action-packed films like Top Gun.

A New Chapter in Top Gun

Top Gun: Maverick, directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Tom Cruise, is set to continue the story of the elite fighter pilots of the United States Navy. While fans of the original movie were excited to see the return of familiar faces, such as Tom Cruise reprising his role as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, it appears that the producers had a different vision for the sequel. Despite not being part of Top Gun: Maverick, Kelly McGillis remains grateful for the opportunities she had in her acting career and continues to support the franchise's new chapter.