Christopher McQuarrie has made it official—Top Gun 3 has a story, and it’s ready to soar. In a recent podcast appearance, the director expressed surprise at how quickly the framework came together after a single pitch session.
McQuarrie added that what takes time is not the idea but the development—making sure the emotion behind the film rings true. Whether he’ll direct the movie remains up in the air, but he’s studying Tony Scott’s work closely.
McQuarrie also reassured fans that Les Grossman could be returning to screens soon. While no specifics were given, the team is deeply engaged in figuring out how best to reintroduce the hilarious character from Tropic Thunder.