Variety is reporting that “ Only the Brave ” star Miles Teller has been tapped to play the son of Goose and Maverick’s new protege in Paramount and Skydance’s “ Top Gun: Maverick ,” the sequel to the 1986 Cruise classic. In the original pic, Goose, played by Anthony Edwards , was the co-pilot to Cruise’s Maverick. Last week, it was reported that Cruise tested with Teller, Glen Powell and Nicholas Hoult for the role. “Oblivion” helmer Joe Kosinski is directing the film. Jerry Bruckheimer, who produced the first film, will produce with Cruise and Skydance CEO David Ellison. This latest project will be set in a world of drone technology and fifth generation fighters, and will explore the end of the era of dogfighting. Val Kilmer will reprise his role as Tom “Iceman” Kazansky in the sequel, which is set to release on July 12, 2019. Discuss this with fellow SJF fans on Facebook . On Twitter, follow us at @SandwichJohnFilms Please Leave A Comment-