An Original Character’s Top Gun 3 Return Is Finally Possible 37 Years After Original Movie

Meg Ryan wasn’t in Top Gun: Maverick, but her latest career update increases the chances of her being in Top Gun 3. In 2022, Tom Cruise revisited his iconic role as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in the Top Gun sequel, which was four decades in the making. Unlike its predecessor, Top Gun: Maverick focused on its titular character, who struggled to let go of some of his hang-ups from his past. Reuniting with Rooster — the son of his former RIO, Goose’s son, further made Maverick’s arc so much more complicated. Aside from that, Rooster’s introduction also raised questions about the whereabouts of Ryan’s Carole Bradshaw.