10 Recent Movie Performances Even More Impressive When You Know The Truth
1. Jet Flying And That Football Scene Weren't A Piece Of Cake - Top Gun: Maverick
Any actor expecting a breezy few months at the office upon agreeing to appear in a Tom Cruise-starring Top Gun sequel clearly hadn't done their homework. And sure enough, the relentless aviation training and all-round intensity of the shoot in general more than did a number on a few of the talented cast members.
Miles Teller in particular was left feeling worse for wear on the back of being taken up in a jet for a "sortie". After realising he'd broken out in hives, blood analysis would show that the "Rooster" actor actually possessed “flame-retardant, pesticide and jet fuel” in his blood - to which Cruise brilliantly quipped, "Yeah, I was born with it, kid."
Away from the impressive airborne action evidently battering the cast, the youngsters tasked with paying homage to the first film's topless volleyball scene were unexpectedly put through the wringer, too.
On the back of seemingly getting their shredded-up beach football sequence completely wrapped up, the likes of Glen Powell and co all indulged in many a beer and milkshake to celebrate. Fast forward a week and Cruise soon felt the footage wasn't up to scratch, forcing the anxiety-ridden actors to dive straight back into the gym "day and night" to prepare for the glistening sequence again.
You're a cruel man, Mr. Cruise.