Jennifer Connellyis opening up about howTom Cruiserecreated that iconic motorcycle scene fromTop Gun.
“That was a fast motorcycle,” Connelly toldEntertainment Tonight, adding Cruise is “an excellent driver.”
She continued, “I was marveling at it actually because we had this scene. We were doing that and we raced down the street and we pull up at the house that’s supposed to be my house [in the film] and, like, not once was it even half of an inch off.”
“Every time it [would] zoom down the street and then stop perfectly exactly on the mark,” Connelly said. “He’s got skills! For sure.”
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The two are set to star inTop Gun: Maverickwith Cruise reprising his role as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell.Val Kilmeris also returning to the role of Iceman, whileJon HammandMiles Tellerhave joined the cast.
Connelly gushed about working with Cruise, saying, “It’s been really fun.”
“He’s so passionate about what he’s doing,” she said. “He’s so committed. He’s so dedicated. I have so much respect for that. It’s really been a privilege.”
Kelly McGillis and Tom Cruise.
In early October, Cruise was photographed riding on the back of the motorcycle while sporting a big grin, his bomber jacket, blue jeans and black aviator sunglasses.
The actorshared the first shotfrom the set of the film to his social media on “#Day1” of production in May. The action star was decked out in his aviation gear and held his helmet as he gazed across the tarmac at a plane.
Cruise labeled the picture “FEEL THE NEED,” referencing Maverick’s iconic quote, “I feel the need, the need for speed.” According toVariety, theMission: Impossiblestar’s character will now be an instructor.
Top Gun: Maverickis scheduled for release in June 2020.
source: people.com
