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Find Out Why Meg Ryan's Carol Bradshaw Is Missing From 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Find Out Why Meg Ryan's Carol Bradshaw Is Missing From 'Top Gun: Maverick'

WARNING – SPOILERS AHEAD! DO NOT READ IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW!

Meg Ryan was a key cast member in the original Top Gun movie, making it her first major movie role – but she didn’t return for Top Gun: Maverick.

In the 1986 film, the now 60-year-old actress starred as Carol Bradshaw, the wife of LTJC Nick “Goose” Bradshaw (played by Anthony Edwards).

After Goose is killed during a training accident, it leaves Carol alone to raise their son – the future Lt. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw (Miles Teller).

Meg, along with Kelly McGillis, were the two key stars who didn’t return for the sequel, and director Joseph Kosinski shared an explanation as to why.

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