3) Tom Cruise learned stunt flying for Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
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Tom Cruise took his commitment to realism to new heights for Top Gun: Maverick by learning to fly fighter jets himself. Starting with smaller planes, he underwent rigorous aviation training before moving on to the F/A-18 Super Hornet, a high-speed jet used by the U.S. Navy. While filming, Cruise endured extreme G-forces and performed complex aerial maneuvers, refusing to rely on green screen effects. He insisted on capturing actual cockpit footage, making the action feel as authentic and intense as possible.
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