What rank is Val Kilmer in Top Gun 2?

On screen, Iceman is now Admiral Kazansky, who has spent his Navy career looking after the rebellious Maverick and is near the end of his life due to an unspecified illness. The real performance comes from the two superstars who shot to worldwide fame with 1986's "Top Gun" and are reunited in the long-awaited sequel.
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What rank is Iceman in Top Gun 2?

Iceman, or Ice for even shorter, was in Maverick's class at Top Gun. He graduated top of the class, making Maverick second, but the two bonded in the end despite butting heads. Iceman is now a very high-ranking admiral who sometimes pulls strings to keep Maverick around. They get a very touching scene in the film.
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What rank is Maverick in Top Gun?

In the nearly four decades since we've flown with Maverick, Tom Cruise has been off saving the world in a myriad of other ways, but this character has definitely stayed stuck in place. All of his contemporaries have been promoted (or frankly, are dead) but Maverick remains a mere Captain.
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Who was the admiral in Top Gun 1?

In addition to Viper's status as a commanding officer and instructor at TOPGUN, he also served alongside Maverick's father in the Vietnam War. Skerritt's character was based on Rear Admiral Kenneth "Pete" Pettigrew, who went by the call sign "Viper."
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Who was the better pilot Iceman or Maverick?

On top of that, Iceman outranks Maverick in Top Gun: Maverick. While Maverick could be more than a Captain if he put his mind to it, his ego and passion for flying prevent him from doing so. Iceman, however, quickly moved up the ladder due to his discipline and commitment to his country.
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Who was Mavericks partner after Goose died?

Tim Robbins starred as Merlin.

He became Maverick's RIO (Radio Intercept Officer) following Goose's death.
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Was Iceman responsible for Goose's death?

Maverick blamed himself for the tragic death of his RIO, Goose during a training session in Top Gun, but it wasn't his fault, it was Iceman's.
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Is Goose's son in Top Gun 2?

Top Gun 2: Miles Teller Will Play Goose's Son in Sequel With Tom Cruise. There's a new pilot in town for the Top Gun sequel. Actor Miles Teller has joined the cast of Top Gun: Maverick alongside stars Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer in the role of Goose's son, according to Variety.
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Is Penny Benjamin mentioned in Top Gun?

Penny is not seen in Top Gun; she is only mentioned by Stinger, Goose, and Carole.
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What rank was Viper in Top Gun?

Tom Skerritt as CDR Mike "Viper" Metcalf, commanding officer and instructor of Top Gun. A veteran of the Vietnam War who served with Duke Mitchell, Maverick's father.
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What rank was Goose?

Actor. Lieutenant (junior grade) Nick "Goose" Bradshaw was a Naval Flight Officer and LT Pete "Maverick" Mitchell's radar intercept officer (RIO).
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What rank is captain in the navy?

Captain is the 21st rank in the United States Navy , ranking above Commander and directly below Rear Admiral Lower Half. A captain is a Senior Officer at DoD paygrade O-6, with a starting monthly pay of $7,332.
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Why is Kelly McGillis not in Maverick?

McGillis has been outspoken about the reasons behind her absence from the Top Gun sequel, saying in 2019 it was a result of her being "old," "fat," and looking "age-appropriate." Per The Telegraph, the 64-year-old actor said: "They did not [get in touch] and nor do I think they would ever.
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Is Val Kilmer rich?

A documentary about his life, “Val,” was released on Amazon Prime in 2021. He spent the '90s as one of the world's highest paid actors and now has an estimated net worth of $25 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
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Is Rooster Goose's son?

Goose's son Rooster is primarily inspired and influenced by his father, even years after his passing. He mirrored his career path after his father and also holds a grudge toward Maverick, who is now training him at TOPGUN, for his role in his death and for stalling his career in the Navy.
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Is Meg Ryan in Top Gun: Maverick?

There are definitely a few familiar faces who are missing, including Meg Ryan, who played Carole Bradshaw in the first "Top Gun." Since Carole and Goose's son Rooster is one of the main characters in the sequel, it seems a little odd that she's not in the movie, but the plot does offer a brief explanation.
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Who is the love interest in Top Gun 2?

Who Is Top Gun: Maverick's Penny and Is She in the First Film? With Kelly McGillis gone from the Top Gun sequel, producers turn to an "old flame" for Maverick's love interest. Here's the lowdown on Penny Benjamin. The following contains spoilers for Top Gun: Maverick, now playing in theaters.
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What does Rio stand for in Top Gun?

You were an F-14 radar intercept officer (RIO), like Goose was in the film.
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How old is Rooster in Top Gun 2?

Maverick Is Dead Theory Would Explain Rooster's Age Problem

When Rooster appears in Top Gun (1986) for the “Great Balls of Fire” scene, he appears to be 4-5 years old, which would make him around 40 years old in Top Gun: Maverick's 2022 timeline, whereas Miles Teller is only 35.
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Why is everyone sweating in Top Gun?

Good looking guys sweating all the time and walking around with their shirts off—yeah, that was definitely Tony Scott and Co.'s bid for female viewership and their attempt to give the film a gritty and edgy sexiness.
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How accurate is Top Gun?

A Madison-based pilot enjoyed the entertainment of “Top Gun: Maverick” and says parts of the film are accurate, but not all of it. MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison-based pilot enjoyed the entertainment of “Top Gun: Maverick” and says parts of the film are accurate, but not all of it.
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Is Top Gun a true story?

The film was based on Ehud Yonay's article “Top Guns” in California, which recounted the real-life exploits of pilots at the Navy's San Diego airbase — nicknamed “Fightertown U.S.A.” A draft of a screenplay based on the story eventually made it into the hands of blockbuster producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, ...
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