The long-awaited sequel to 1986's smash hit "Top Gun" has finally arrived. "Top Gun: Maverick," which catches up with Tom Cruise's Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, is getting excellent reviews, with some critics even calling it the rare belated sequel that actually tops the original. "Maverick" is directed by Joseph Kosinski, but Tom Cruise's intense dedication to action filmmaking is all over it. Cruise reportedly designed a bootcamp for his fellow actors, and even flew a P-51 and a helicopter by himself in the film. So what are the origins of this iconic character, and why does Cruise feel so connected to him? This is the untold truth of Top Gun's Pete "Maverick" Mitchell.

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Matthew Modine as Maverick? | 0:00
From Scott to Scott | 1:14
Flying with the Blue Angels | 2:16
Cruise shadowed real-life pilots | 3:17
Inspired by a magazine article | 4:17
A major height difference | 5:23
No fly zone | 6:17
Irresponsible sequel? | 7:29
Direct pitch | 8:23
Still a Captain | 9:49

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