Tom Cruise appeared in high spirits when he visited a US Navy aircraft carrier in the Adriatic Sea for a special screening of Top Gun: Maverick on Friday.
The 60-year-old actor led the visit to USS George HW Bush (CVN 77), which included a screening of the hit film in the ship’s hangar and meeting with sailors aboard the ship.
He was joined by Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham, producer Christopher McQuarrie and editor Eddie Hamilton.
Tom cut a casual figure in a navy bomber jacket and matching jumper as he beamed for team selfies.
Meanwhile, Hannah put on a lively display at the event while rocking a black turtleneck top and matching pants.
Looking good: Tom Cruise appeared in high spirits when he visited the US Navy aircraft carrier in the Adriatic Sea for a special screening of Top Gun: Maverick on Friday.
Beaming: He was joined by Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham, producer Christopher McQuarrie and editor Eddie Hamilton.
The couple were seen chatting with the crew, taking pictures and taking a tour of the impressive ship.
The ship has been deployed since it left Naval Station Norfolk in August last year.
The ship is the tenth and final Nimitz-class supercarrier of the United States Navy.
Rear Admiral Dennis Velez, Commander, CSG-10, George HW Bush CSG, said: ‘I know our Sailors will never forget that night in the hangar bay, and I’m equally sure neither will Mr. Cruise.
‘The sailors of the George HW Bush Carrier Strike Group represent the best of America. Their commitment and courage are on display every day, and I know Tom and his entire team left with a fuller appreciation of the capabilities and power of the US Navy’s carrier strike groups, and the dedication and courage of our sailors who make it possible. ‘
Captain Dave Pollard, the aircraft carrier and commanding officer, himself a Top Gun graduate and instructor, said: “While Top Gun will always be an American and Navy classic, Tom, Chris, Eddie and their team outdid themselves with Top Gun: Maverick!
“Every minute spent with the crew of our mighty warship paid dividends towards our crew morale from the top down.
“It lifts my heart to know that today’s leading artists and filmmakers not only conceptually know what we do, but can relate to what our nations’ warriors do every day through their personal experiences aboard the USS Georg.” .
The film has earned nominations for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Original Song, Best Visual Effects, and Best Sound at the upcoming 95th Academy Awards.
Outing: Tom cut a casual figure in a navy windbreaker and matching jumper as he smiled for team selfies
Fun: Hannah put on a lively display at the event while rocking a black turtleneck top and matching pants
Happy: The actor, 60, led the visit to USS George HW Bush (CVN 77), which included a screening of the hit film in the ship’s hangar and meeting with sailors aboard the ship.
Screening: They were seen chatting with the crew, taking photos and taking a tour of the impressive vessel.
The blockbuster surpassed global sales of $1.4 billion, making it Paramount Pictures’ most successful film and placing it in the top 10 films of all time.
The cast includes: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Charles Parnell, Ed Harris, and Val Kilmer.
The film, directed by Joseph Kosinski, is the 12th film in history to cross the $600 million mark at the domestic box office.
The sequel follows Captain Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell (Tom Cruise) after more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators.
Maverick is where he belongs, pushing the envelope like a fearless test pilot and dodging the range advance that would punish him.
Cruise and the cast of Top Gun underwent months of flight training in preparation for their roles, while taking to the sky for scenes themselves.
Tom wasn’t allowed to fly an actual F-18 jet, but he was the pilot of many other planes used throughout the film and even directed and filmed his own scenes as he flew the plane and set his own camera in front of it. he no space. the booth for the assistance of a director.
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer hopes the Academy Awards will recognize Top Gun: Maverick, especially the efforts of its main star Tom Cruise.
Hard work: The ship has been deployed since it left Naval Station Norfolk in August last year.
Success: The blockbuster surpassed global sales of $1.4 billion, making it Paramount Pictures’ most successful film and placing it in the top 10 films of all time.
Impressive: The film has garnered nominations for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Original Song, Best Visual Effects, and Best Sound at the upcoming 95th Academy Awards.
Paramount Pictures could push him for the Oscar for Best Picture as well, and with his long and fantastic career, maybe he can win the lead actor nomination, what a man.
Cruise served as a producer on Top Gun: Maverick, which was released last May.
The film followed the original Top Gun feature, which was previously released in 1986.
Top Gun: Maverick was released to the public on May 27 of last year and was an immediate hit with critics.