I guess it's never too late to make a sequel

Nearly a quarter of a century after he directed the original, Tony Scott has confirmed he has agreed to direct a sequel to Top Gun, the film that made Tom Cruise a superstar (although the producers orginally wanted Matthew Modine for the part but he was busy filming Full Metal Jacket at the time). No word yet on whether Cruise will reprise his role as Lt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, although chances are good because his favorite screenwriter Christopher (Valkyrie) McQuarrie is also reportedly involved. However, it appears Cruise will only agree to do the gig if Maverick is not the film's main character. The project apparently has the financial backing of Larry Ellison, who, I am told, is the sixth richest man in the world. I do know Ellison is an aviation and film buff (he financed and starred in Flyboys) and he apparently put together a package of $350 million for Paramount to make the sequel.

Which reminds me. Has anyone heard from Meg Ryan recently?