THEN AND NOW: The stars of 'Top Gun' 34 years later

Olivia SinghMay 16, 2020, 03:44 IST

Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise in "Top Gun."Paramount Pictures

"Top Gun" was released in theaters in May 1986.
The movie starred Tom Cruise as Maverick, Val Kilmer as Iceman, and Kelly McGillis as Charlie.
Since then, Cruise has become an action star.
Meg Ryan, who had a minor role in "Top Gun," gained popularity years later after starring in "When Harry Met Sally."
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"Top Gun" hit theaters in 1986 and starred Tom Cruise as a skilled naval aviator, nicknamed Maverick, with a "need for speed."

The film, which took place at the US Navy's Fighter Weapons School at Naval Air Station in San Diego, also starred Val Kilmer and Kelly McGillis.

In the years after the movie came out, the cast members kept busy with plenty of roles in movies and TV shows. Cruise, who's now an action star, is also going to appear in the upcoming "Top Gun" sequel (in theaters on December 23, 2020).

Here's what the cast of "Top Gun" has been up to since the movie was released.

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Ryan still acts, but she's a producer, too.

Meg Ryan in April 2019. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Meg Ryan played Carole Bradshaw, Goose's wife.

Meg Ryan in "Top Gun." Paramount Pictures

Aside from his part in "Top Gun," Tolkan's other notable role was in the "Back to the Future" movies.

James Tolkan in March 2019. Bobby Bank/Getty Images

James Tolkan portrayed Tom "Stinger" Jordan.

James Tolkan in "Top Gun." Paramount Pictures

Robbins starred as Reginald "Pop" Merrill on season two of Hulu's "Castle Rock."

Tim Robbins in October 2019. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Tim Robbins starred as Merlin.

Tim Robbins in "Top Gun." Paramount Pictures

Ironside recently guest-starred on "Hawaii Five-O" and "This Is Us."

Michael Ironside in October 2018. Willy Sanjuan/Invision for the Television Academy/AP

Michael Ironside played a Topgun instructor named Rick Heatherly, also known as Jester.

Michael Ironside in "Top Gun." Paramount Pictures

Skerritt will star alongside Mia Sorvino in a movie called "East of the Mountains," based on a novel written by David Guterson.

Tom Skerritt in June 2018. Walter McBride/Getty Images

Tom Skerritt portrayed a chief Topgun instructor named Viper.

Tom Skerritt as Viper in "Top Gun." Paramount Pictures

Edwards recently starred as Mars Harper on "Designated Survivor."

Anthony Edwards in June 2019. Cindy Ord/Getty Images

Anthony Edwards played Nick "Goose" Bradshaw.

Anthony Edwards in "Top Gun." Paramount Pictures

Kilmer is also set to return as Iceman in the upcoming "Top Gun" movie.

Val Kilmer in January 2019. Faye Sadou/MediaPunch /IPX via AP

Val Kilmer's Iceman had a rivalry with Maverick at Topgun.

Val Kilmer in "Top Gun." Paramount Pictures

In recent years, McGillis has appeared in TV movies, plus several theater credits.

Kelly McGillis in 2013. Evan Agostini/Invision for Chase Sapphire/AP

Kelly McGillis starred as Charlotte Blackwood (also known as Charlie), an instructor at Topgun.

Kelly McGillis in "Top Gun." Paramount Pictures

Cruise will reprise his "Top Gun" role when the sequel hits theaters in December 2020.

Tom Cruise at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2019. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

Tom Cruise starred as a lieutenant named Pete "Maverick" Mitchell.

Tom Cruise in "Top Gun." Paramount Pictures

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