In an exciting turn of events, Miles Teller has made a joke-filled but serious request if Tom Cruise considers a third installment of the Top Gun franchise.

Teller’s Unique Request

On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Teller shared his fitness requirement with his co-star. “I just told Tom, I said, ‘Give me enough time, heads up for me to get in shape,’ ” Teller stated. “One month per [ab] — I need six months heads up.”

Miles Teller’s Role in Top Gun: Maverick

Teller played Lt. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, the son of the late Goose (Anthony Edwards), in the critically acclaimed 2022 film. Cruise reprised his role as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, a character he famously portrayed in the original 1986 Top Gun.

Fans and Film Enthusiasts Hope for a Top Gun 3

“You might be shocked, but I do not greenlight that thing,” Teller quipped to Colbert. “I have nothing to do with it.”

When Colbert pressed the issue, Teller grew more serious. “There’s a lot of enthusiasm on the fans’ side. There’s a lot of enthusiasm on the creative side,” he revealed. “So we’ll see.”

MORE ABOUT TOP GUN: MAVERICK

Released in May 2022, Top Gun: Maverick was a box office sensation, earning $1.48 billion globally, a feat that made it the highest-grossing film of the year. The film paid homage to the original, filled with nostalgic elements and thrilling sequences.

Teller’s Next Project

Looking ahead, Teller stars in The Gorge, a sci-fi horror film that premieres on Apple TV+ on Feb. 14. The movie is a love story set against a backdrop of tension, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Sigourney Weaver.

The Potential of Top Gun 3

While a sequel has not been officially announced, the immense success and popularity of Top Gun: Maverick have fueled hopes for more top-secret missions and high-flying stunts in a Top Gun 3. Fans and critics alike will be eagerly anticipating any traction regarding a future installment.

See the moment at 2:10 in the video below.