‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is, without a doubt, the film event of the year. After passing the original debut of ‘Titanic’ (without reruns) as the highest-grossing premiere for Paramount Pictures in the United States, the Tom Cruise phenomenon goes on and on, making it clear that traditional methods of cinematography are still most valid ever. One of the aspects of that traditional cinema that made ‘Maverick’ such an immersive experience is, of course, the planes. As in the case of ‘Top Gun. Idols of the Air, “this sequel wouldn’t have been the same without real fighter jets, which didn’t come cheap for Joseph Kosinski’s team and company.
In the case of this sequel, F / A 18 Super Hornet and F-35 were needed. As reported by Bloomberg, These gigantic and powerful vehicles, on loan from the United States Navy, cost them their share: $ 11,374 an hour.. Additionally, although the acting crew actually flew to shoot the film, they were not allowed to touch the controls due to Pentagon regulations that prevent civilians from controlling a Department of Defense asset other than small arms at training sites. . However, both Cruise and the rest of the actors and actresses traveled behind the pilots of these fighter jets once they completed the required training on how to get out of the plane in an emergency, as well as specific instructions on how to survive at sea. .
Only a large studio can afford to spend more than $ 10,000 an hour, that’s why Paramount had $ 170 million to pay for the film, a good amount even for a blockbuster. Even so, the money earmarked for the aircraft procurement was still a significant part of the budget, which shows the involvement and sacrifice of the entire team to shoot the action scenes as faithfully as possible. And, given the result, it can be said that it was worth it.
The Cruise Commission
Bordering the $ 1,200 million raised, “Top Gun: Maverick” is about to bring an extra edge to its star, Tom Cruise. If the film hit $ 1.3 billion in box office, Paramount’s revenue would rise to around $ 600 million and that’s when Cruise would start taking a hefty commission. And it is that if the benefit of said distributor reaches this figure, the protagonist of ‘Maverick’ would take 55 million more, that is beyond what is charged before the premiere of the film, to which must be added what it generates once the sequel reaches the platforms. A great success that confirms that Cruise is in better shape than ever.
Source: E Cartelera
