Ridley Scott’s heartfelt reason for turning down ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Ridley Scott Revealed a Sentimental Reason for Turning Down the Chance to Direct the Sequel to the Iconic 1986 Film Top pistol.

Scott’s late brother, Tony Scott, directed the original, and Ridley chose not to follow in his footsteps.

In a recent conversation with The Hollywood ReporterThe acclaimed director said, “They asked me to direct the movie, and I said, ‘I don’t want to follow my brother.'”

Scott explained: “Tony was always interested in today. A lot of my stuff is historical, fantasy or science fiction. Tony wasn’t into fantasy – stuff like Alien or Blade Runner or Legend.”

Tony Scott passed away in 2012 at the age of 68, leaving behind a legacy of beloved films including True Romance and Man on Fire.

Ridley’s decision to turn down the project was a testament to the deep bond between the brothers.

When asked if you are watching Top Gun: Maverickdirected by Joseph Kosinski, was “weird,” Ridley responded, “No…I miss my brother.” These moving words concluded his extensive interview.

Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Miles Teller and Glen Powell, paid tribute to Tony Scott with a memorial dedication at the end of the film.

However, Ridley Scott’s thoughts on the sequel were less enthusiastic. Director Fede Álvarez, who revived Scott’s Alien franchise with Alien: Romulus, shared Ridley’s response to Maverick at the DGA Latino Summit.

“I asked him about the new Top Gun, and he said ‘meh,’” Álvarez recalls.

“‘What are you talking about?’ And he said, ‘My brother’s was original, and this is like eh.’ He really respected it, but you could see how tough he was.”