Top Gun: Maverick Star Jay Ellis Recalls Tom Cruise Greeting His Father on FaceTime: ‘My Dad Was Like…’

Jay Ellis’s father was amazed by Tom Cruise! The actor who co-starred with the Mission Impossible star in the 2022 hit film Top Gun: Maverick. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ellis shared the story of his father being taken aback when he saw Cruise on a video call.

As a devoted admirer, I can attest that the set of The Running Point holds a wealth of cherished memories. However, one moment that truly stands out occurred when, during a heartfelt conversation with my father via video call, the unexpected cameo of the Edge of Tomorrow actor unfolded before me.

Ellis handed over the phone to Cruise, who then began talking to his father. “That was quite unexpected! Dad asked me, ‘Whoa, Tom, what’s going on?’,” he shared with the media, clearly taken aback by the situation.

During his time collaborating with Tom Cruise, a renowned figure and industry veteran, the lead actor from Insecure gained insights. Primarily, Ellis realized the significance of storytelling as a means to serve the audience’s needs.

This Oscar-nominated actor consistently puts in extra effort for the viewers’ satisfaction. For instance, Cruise shocked fans by unexpectedly attending the San Diego Comic-Con in 2019 to unveil the trailer of the Top Gun sequel. On another occasion, he amazed a crowd during the film’s screening at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

As a devoted admirer, I can attest that this actor is renowned for his impromptu flair during film promotions. For instance, he unexpectedly jetted off to four different cities within a day, just to attend Mission: Impossible screenings and astonish the fans.

In addition to Tom Cruise (Ellis), the cast of Top Gun: Maverick also included several rising stars, such as Monica Barbaro, who received an Academy Award nomination for her role in A Complete Unknown.

Additionally, Glen Powell, known for his success with movies such as Twister and Anyone But You, was among the stars. The talented cast also included Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, and Lewis Pullman, making this production a veritable gathering of notable actors.

Ellis expressed his delight about potentially joining a third Top Gun film, looking forward to working alongside the entire cast once again.

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2025-04-09 20:37