Tim Robbins Disputes Jerry Bruckheimer’s Claim He Turned Down ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Role
“I did not receive a call,” the Oscar winner, who played Merlin in the original “Top Gun” movie, says The post Tim Robbins Disputes Jerry Bruckheimer’s Claim He Turned Down ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Role appeared first on TheWrap .
Tim Robbins refuted the assertion made by producer Jerry Bruckheimer that he had declined the opportunity to reprise his role in the 2022 sequel "Top Gun: Maverick." During an appearance on "Happy Sad Confused," the Oscar-winning actor, who portrayed Merlin alongside Tom Cruise in the 1986 film, insisted he had never been contacted by Bruckheimer regarding his involvement in the follow-up.
Robbins, known for his cordial relationship with Bruckheimer, who has hosted his hockey games in Los Angeles, claimed to have no recollection of a call being made. However, he acknowledged hearing an interview where Bruckheimer claimed their conversation took place, and he turned down the role. Robbins jokingly suggested that his agents could have responded on his behalf, possibly stating, "There's no way he's going to do this."
While questioned on his feelings about potentially taking the role, Robbins stated he enjoyed the movie, despite not necessarily thinking he would have accepted the invitation. The "Top Gun" franchise, including "Top Gun: Maverick," has been a commercial success, grossing nearly $1.5 billion globally.
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