The Untold Truth Of Top Gun's Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell

"Top Gun: Maverick" is directed by Joseph Kosinski, but Tom Cruise's intense dedication to action filmmaking is all over it. Cruise reportedly designed a bootcamp for his fellow actors, and even flew a P-51 and a helicopter by himself in the film. So what are the origins of this iconic character, and why does Cruise feel so connected to him? This is the untold truth of Top Gun's Pete "Maverick" Mitchell.