Female "Top Gun" stars Kelly McGillis and Meg Ryan were never considered for the sequel.
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I'm old and I'm fat”: Top Gun Actress Had To Face the Heartbreaking Reality of Hollywood After Not Getting a Callback For Tom Cruise Sequel
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Why Isn't Kelly McGillis in 'Top Gun Maverick'?
Why isn't Kelly McGillis in Top Gun Maverick?
I'm old and I'm fat”: Top Gun Actress Had To Face the Heartbreaking Reality of Hollywood After Not Getting a Callback For Tom Cruise Sequel
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