Why wasn't kelly Mcgillis invited to participate in Top Gun2

Why wasn't kelly Mcgillis invited to participate in Top Gun 2?


McGillis became famous after starring in the first movie 'Top Gun' in 1986 alongside Tom Cruise, but faced several personal problems and ended up moving away from the spotlight.

In a recent interview, director Joseph Kosinki tried to clarify the actress' absence:

“I didn’t want every storyline to always be looking backwards. It was important to introduce some new characters.” Said Kosinki

However, at age 64, McGillis has revealed the reason why, in her opinion, she was not asked to reprise her role as Charlotte 'Charlie' Blackwood in the sequel.

“I’m old, and I’m fat, and I look age-appropriate for what my age is. And that is not what that whole scene is about.”

“To me, I’d much rather feel absolutely in my skin and who I am at my age as opposed to placing a value on all that other stuff.”

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