Top Gun: Maverick star Tom Cruise surprised the Ohio State University marching band with merch and an invite to a screening of the film’s sequel. The actor congratulated the band and gave some gifts after they paid homage to the 1986 blockbuster during a November halftime show.
Though Cruise didn't appear in person, he sent a letter inviting the whole band to a screening of the upcoming sequel Top Gun: Maverick, as well as T-shirts bearing the film's logo.
"Dear band, the Top Gun tribute was fantastic. What a phenomenal performance, thank you so much," Cruise wrote. "I'd love for you all to be my guests for a special screening of Top Gun: Maverick in Columbus this spring, and best of luck to the Ohio State University in the Rose Bowl."
Thank you for the amazing Top Gun tribute. And good luck at the Rose Bowl! https://t.co/sGNN428Cx8
— Tom Cruise (@TomCruise) December 28, 2021
The OSU marching band is known for its elaborate halftime performances at the university's football games, and honored Top Gun last month with formations including a fighter plane, the signature sunglasses of Cruise's character Maverick, and two people playing volleyball.
The band also formed the movie's logo and spelled out ‘Maverick’ on the field while playing a medley of songs from the film, such as Playing With the Boys, Mighty Wings, Danger Zone, and Take My Breath Away.
Top Gun: Maverick, which features Cruise reprising his role, is slated to hit theaters on May 27, 2022, after repeated delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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