[Warning: This story contains spoilers for Top Gun: Maverick.]
There was a moment when Louis Pullman thought he might be alone.
The Top Gun: Maverick The actor could never have imagined how intense and grueling training would be for the long-awaited sequel to the 1986 Paramount classics. But it was Tom Cruise, the film’s protagonist both on screen and beyond, who got Pullman where he was. be there for his masterful performance.
In Top Gun: MaverickPullman plays the shy and subdued (but extremely capable) Lt. Robert “Bob” Floyd, weapons systems officer (WSO) mission pilot Lt. Natasha “Phoenix” to Tracey (Monica Barbaro).
Talking hollywood reporterPullman explained that he is very proud of Bob’s work “Quiet Amber” because his modesty and humility were reflected in several pilots of the Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor (TOPGUN) program at the Marina de los United States, while the actor knew while working in the movie. .
At the same time THR In the chat, Pullman also talked about how much he appreciates his relationship with his flight partner Barbaro and how impressed he was with Cruz’s loyalty, not just to the entire movie, but to each of the actor’s pilots. Furthermore, Pullman also shares the kismet advice he received from his cult Hollywood father. Independence Day Bill Pullman Star.
Want to know what the hell happened to you during a tough workout?
(laughs.) Yes man. I mean, it really kind of robbed me of the reality of what we were actually doing. The only real competition for Tom Cruise is himself. So every time you walk into a movie, it’s not like you look around and see someone trying to do the same thing, because no one is doing it. (laughs.) It’s just a matter of whether he can do what he did, and he always does!
Tommy was very generous with his time and energy. And you know, he organized the entire training regiment himself. He designed it to really stay away from us. In the beginning it was such a high peak that I don’t know if I could make it. It’s crazy. But he gave us a very gradual entry, so when we got 8.5g, he was there before we knew it. He understood the task and what we had to do to have confidence and make a good move. [F/A-18 Super Hornets] In fact, while pulling G and doing these serious aerobic maneuvers.
Lewis Pullman as Lieutenant Robert “Bob” as Floyd in “Top Gun: Maverick”.
Courtesy of Scott Garfield / © Paramount Pictures / Courtesy of the Everett Collection
I have no doubt that Bobby will be a fan favorite. Somehow it reminded me of Miley Miller. Bad weather at El Royale. Do you like most of these characters, quiet guys who can take care of business when the time comes?
(laughs.) It’s about writing, but it’s a pleasure to be in a pot. I really enjoyed Bob’s game. I wanted to make sure there was a pilot, because I was a very shy kid, maybe not the most confident or overly confident. It’s a calmer lit shell that knows it can light up at any time. His only real need is to perform at a high level in heaven. It was an honor because many of the TOPGUN riders I’ve met are geniuses and bad guys, but also incredibly modest. So I just wanted to make sure it was printed somehow.
Did you and Monica spend more time training together? How do you build that connection and trust that characters have to convey on screen?
We were doing all this flying and flying training and Monaco was one of the toughest of us! He apparently had no problem with what was going on while I was scared or dizzy. So it was really easy to have that dynamic on screen because we were so impressed with each other. He gave me a lot of advice and encouragement and vice versa. Since we already knew what their relationship was like, we had a lot of fun. He’s special in this movie and he’s a special person.
How would you describe the G-force you experienced to someone who has no idea what this pressure on the human body is?
(laughs.) I try to think of how I would have described myself three years ago before we started training because everything is normal. As if you were a puppet and all your strings were pulled to the center of the earth. looks like a Also A heavy animal is sitting on top of you. It’s wild, man. And the fact that we had the opportunity to normalize so that biological change was not present was a great opportunity.
We were doing these flight reports where we filled out these forms about how many G’s to pull and what difficulties we were having. So we emailed them and we thought they were on the air, but today you’re going to see Tom Cruise. And he would come to you and say, “I read your summary and I just wanted to know if I can do something about it.” And if you said you want to try new things and move on, the next day you will. For the busiest person I’ve ever met, he stood out for taking his time so generously and thoughtfully to ensure we were confident and had every resource at our disposal.
Danny Ramirez, Glen Powell, Monica Barbaro, director Joseph Kosinski and Luis Pullman on the set of “Top Gun: Maverick”.
Scott Garfield / © Paramount Pictures / Courtesy of the Everett Collection
It seems like everyone has an amazing Tom Cruise story in this movie. Would you like to share what you just said?
On the F/A-18s we didn’t have monitors that could go back to base camp, they couldn’t see the images we were taking. So they built this little faux wooden cabinet called a “buck”. We come before every flight to do safety tests and procedures. And it was an amazing moment, actually, it happened many times when I was sitting at The Buck, and Tom Cruise was sitting in a chair, giving me tips and tricks on how to make the scene as dynamic as it needed to be. . He used to say, “It’s as good as it gets here.”
The film has been delayed several times due to a pandemic. You can share the emotions you are feeling right now, in terms of how much time you have Top Gun: Maverick has Finally he came?
That’s pretty absolute. I really don’t know how to recognize some of the feelings I have. But it’s really comforting to know that people reading why it took so long to come out, why not put it on streaming? Now there is no need to answer that question. They just have to sit in the theater and everything is clear. It has all the elements of a theatrical experience. Need Bear and audience members I want to To have. So I’m really glad I didn’t put it into operation, and I think everyone else will.
Bill Pullman President Thomas J. As Whitmore in “Independence Day” (1996).
Courtesy of 20th Century Fox Film/Everett Collection
Finally, as I enjoyed recording interviews with him over and over again, I have to ask: has my father ever watched a movie and given me any advice from his days as an alien fighter pilot? Independence Day?
(laughs.) You haven’t seen it yet, but I can’t wait to see it. He is currently working on a play, rehearsing. I always manage everything for him before I start work and he always gives me gold. used green screen Independence Day, but he gave good advice on movement to really convey the physicality of what’s going on. He basically offered to make sure this character felt real and grounded and mastered everything from the real pilots to Top Gun so he could do them justice.
The interview is edited for length and clarity.
Top Gun: Maverick It’s in theaters now.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
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