Glen Powell lost out on lots of major roles before becoming Hollywood's current crush. But when he got a chance to work on 'Top Gun,' he almost said no.
Before Glen Powell was Hollywood's most in-demand leading man, he spent years losing out on major roles. But when he finally got the call that the part of cocky 'Top Gun: Maverick' pilot Hangman was his, he nearly turned it down. The 'Hit Man' star lost on blockbuster roles including Captain America and Han Solo in 'Solo,' in addition to pieces in films ranging from 'Friday Night Lights' to 'Cowboys & Aliens' and 'The Longest Ride.
The original version of the character was a lousy pilot who made it to Top Gun through nepotism, a storyline Powell thought did the film a disservice. Cruise and Kosinski decided to hear Powell out and ended up convinced, rewriting the character based on the 'Anyone But You' actor's notes. “What we were talking about is, how can Hangman service the story and give the flavour of the original Top Gun that you need?” Powell said.
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