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Joseph Kosinski Was A Great Choice For Top Gun: Maverick, But If Things Had Gone Differently The Movie Would Have Had A Bigger Connection To Tony Scott
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Hollywood insider scoop: How 'Top Gun: Maverick' could have had an even stronger connection to the original, thanks to an unexpected director switch.
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- Director Joseph Kosinski's involvement was a stroke of genius, but the film could have had an even deeper link to the original if Ridley Scott, brother of the late Tony Scott, had taken the helm.
- Imagine the impact of Ridley Scott, acclaimed director of 'Blade Runner' and 'Gladiator,' putting his unique stamp on the 'Top Gun' universe - it would have been a must-see for any cinema buff.
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Joseph Kosinski, Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Tron: Legacy, Top Gun: Maverick