Top 10 Behind the Scenes Facts About Top Gun 40th Anniversary
VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
WRITTEN BY: Saim Cheeda
Feel the need, the need for fascinating trivia! Join us as we count down the most incredible behind-the-scenes facts from one of Hollywood's greatest action classics, celebrating its 40th anniversary! From on-set rivalries and improvised iconic moments to real-life tragedies and government involvement, there's far more to this legendary film than meets the eye! Our countdown includes Tom Cruise nearly turning down the role of Maverick, the tragic death of aerobatic pilot Art Scholl, Val Kilmer deliberately trying to sabotage his own audition, the real-life tensions between Cruise and Kilmer, and how the U.S. Navy used the film as a powerful recruiting tool. Do you have a favorite behind-the-scenes fact? Fly into the Danger Zone in the comments below! read more...