Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud:
All that I know is that he had cancer, which went into remission, then it came back. As far as I know, he's back in treatment.
He's really private and doesn't publicize much about himself, so word of mouth is pretty rare.
Thank you I appreciate it.
Hope for the best. He played his parts to perfection. [Reply]
Casting breakdown. Apparently, Goose's son is a minor antagonist and blames Maverick for his father's death.
RIOT FKA WRIGLEY: Supporting Male (20-29) Goose’s son. All-American good looks. Rode a football scholarship to an Ivy League degree. He is in love with Sugar. He distrusts Maverick and dislikes what he stands for, although they have a lot of similarities.
PENNY BENJAMIN: Supporting Female (40-55) The mother of “Miriam” and sister of “Caspar.” She is tough and has been around pilots all her life. She resists Maverick at first, but his charm wears her down.
SUGAR:Supporting Female (20-29) Latina. Cool and perfect. She has a sense of a loner and is out to prove herself to everyone. Naturally gifted leader. She and “Wrigley” fall for one another.
RYAN KENDRICK “KANSAS”: Supporting Male (20-29) Southern-Charm. A laidback southerner who’s always smiling, which is part of his competitive charm.
TIM FLETCHER “OTTER”: Supporting Male (20-29) Nerdy, but super competitive.
KELVIN GARCIA “SHOTGUN”: Supporting Male (20-29) Burly and earnest
CINDA CLARENCE “DRONE” :Supporting Female (20-29) Sharp and tough
ADMIRAL ROBBY BENJAMIN “CASPAR”: Supporting Male (50-69) No nonsense Texan, laid-back demeanor masks his intensity. One star admiral.
BOYD : Supporting Male (50) A two-star general who takes no shit. Tough and weathered.
It certainly sounds like Cruise is going to try to hit all the notes that made the first movie great, so here’s to hoping that 30+ years later dogfights and war games can look even better on screen! [Reply]