Miles Teller Told Tom Cruise He Needs a 6-Month Heads-Up to Physically Train forTop Gun 3: 'One Month per Ab'

Mar. 15, 2025

Miles Teller on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.'.Photo:Scott Kowalchyk/CBS

Scott Kowalchyk/CBS

Miles Telleris opening up about just how much work it is for him to achieve his rock-hardTop Gunabs.

During an appearance onThe Late Show with Stephen Colberton Tuesday, Feb. 4, theTop Gun: Maverickalum, 37, chatted with the host about a potential third installment in the franchise — and the fitness training it would take for him to be ready.

“Look, you might be shocked, but I do not green light that thing. I have nothing to do [with it],” he joked to Colbert, 60, after being asked if a third film was happening.

“I just told Tom [Cruise], I said, give me enough time, [and a] heads up for me to get in shape. It’s one month per ab. I need a six-month heads-up,” Teller continued.

Colbert then asked Teller once more to confirm that a thirdTop Gunfilm was in the works.

“So yes, it’s happening is what you’re saying?” the comedian asked, to which Teller responded: “I don’t know. There’s a lot of enthusiasm on the fans’ side. There’s a lot of enthusiasm on the creative side.”

Teller and hisMaverickco-stars — includingGlen Powell,Greg Tarzan Davisand more — went viral after the release of the action film in 2022, particularly for theirsexy, shirtless beach scene, in which the whole team runs around during a break playing football. The scene was so beloved after the film’s release that Paramount+ released athree-hour looping cut of the beach-football scenefrom the hit film in December that year.

“Some folks might prefer staring at a crackling fire for their yuletide celebrations, but if you’re the type who feels the need for speed, a loop ofTop Gun: Maverick’s sweaty beach football scene might be theholidayjoy you’re looking for,” reads a hilarious description on the video.

Miles Teller in ‘Top Gun: Maverick.'.Paramount Pictures

Paramount Pictures

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Rumors have circulated about a potential third film since the release ofMaverick,and in March 2024, film producerJerry Bruckheimerexclusively told PEOPLE “we’re working on"Top Gun 3.

“We pitched Tom a story he liked. But he’s a very in-demand actor and he’s got a lot of movies lined up, so we have to wait and see,” Bruckheimer, 80, said at the time.

In July 2024, Powell teased that he might know of a specific date when production is set to begin on the so-calledTop Gun 3during an appearance on theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast.

“I mean, I have a date,” Powell said, when the podcast’s host Josh Horowitz asked him and hisTwistersco-star Daisy Edgar-Jones.

“Any news you want to share tonight?” Horowitz then asked, to which Powell jokingly deadpanned: “Absolutely not.”

“Josh, we should go to the next question,” he added with a smile.

Top Gun: Maverickis streaming now on Paramount+.

source: people.com