Miles Teller on Shooting Top Gun with Tom Cruise & Playing Godfather Producer Al Ruddy

Miles talks about the pandemic causing a delay in production of Top Gun, working with Tom Cruise on set, and starting a Maverick chant on set, flying in actual military jets, choosing the call sign Rooster, other actors throwing up in the air, showing up hungover before flight training, and playing The Godfather producer Al Ruddy in The Offer on Paramount+.
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[@L_0522]

I watched Top Gun: Maverick a few hours ago and Miles’ performance was astounding. He’s incredible

[@kristineeee]

I just saw Top Gun: Maverick a few minutes ago and it was such an incredible movie! ❤

[@edp3202]

Also Gun? Too

[@goriflex2441]

he´s a great actor, loved him in "Whiplash", "War Dogs" , "Bleed for this", but in "Top Gun" he really shined!

[@edp3202]

@@goriflex2441 he seems like great guy

[@goriflex2441]

@@edp3202 sure!

[@globaladman]

Someone has to get this guy an oscar winning role. He's brilliant.

[@VenomAntiVenom]

Except getting him an Oscar worthy role doesn’t guarantee he’s gonna win it.

[@juliesomethinorother]

whiplash - just bumped by the that other movie - the one take movie

[@dylanjohnson4624]

@@VenomAntiVenom Andrew Garfield

[@Emma-gf8xu]

he should've won one for whiplash

[@ethanrichards6916]

Whiplash is one of the best movies ever made

[@mpolin_]

Miles is so underrated, he’s literally been in huge blockbusters (Divergent Saga, Top Gun), cinematic masterpieces (Whiplash), and actually funny comedies (Project X, War Dogs). Respect dude!

[@bahiya94]

the spectacular now is when i fell inlove with him , and now seeing him making these movies i'm just so proud and happy for him, also he grew up so fiiiine ❤

[@chrisperry2754]

project x and war dogs both suck lmfao, it's enjoyable if you look at it the right way. When you actually approach it as real comedy or real movies then they fail.

[@mpolin_]

@@bahiya94 you’re right, i just saw it for the first time and i liked it as well!

[@mpolin_]

@@chrisperry2754 i mean they are not oscar worthy films lol but they’re pretty enjoyable and he does a good job portraying his characters

[@cnczy1036]

His performance in Only The Brave is one of my favorites, highly recommend if you haven’t seen it. It’s a true story

[@batmanfanizationreborn6055]

Havent seen him in a while, but the truth remains he is still one the most talented actors in hollywood, interested what roles he will take in the future

[@JordanLucass]

He aged out of the party boy roles but he’s still killing it. Underrated actor

[@nikitamohanan2124]

Well Top Gun Maverick was delayed by 3 years. His new Paramount Plus original show the Offer based on the making of the Godfather also recently released and I heard some people say his performance in that show is solid as well. He's got this Netflix movie with Chris Hemsworth called Spiderhead. Because all his new projects are now releasing back to back and all the covid delays...that's probably why it looks like he hasn't acted in a while but that's not entirely true!

[@el8107]

He’s in Taylor Swifts latest music video too

[@ardinisf]

Srsly! I've loved him since footloose and spectacular now, he hasnt gotten one bad role

[@batmanfanizationreborn6055]

@@ardinisf fan4stic?

[@sonjalibby6490]

I read that in the Divergent series his role started out minimal but he had such charisma with the character that they wrote him more scenes and bigger parts in the sequels.

[@ST-ek6lf]

I wished they cut him out of such a terrible so called movies

[@themimsy]

Shame they changed so much from the books cuz the character actually had a pretty cool arc in the books

[@nothingstaysthesame]

I have missed seeing Miles in movies, loved him in all the stuff he did 5-10 years ago. Amazing actor and fun to watch.

[@emersonr7481]

Only person saying this. Idek who this guy is.

[@nhummm]

@@emersonr7481 no i also know him and a lot more people know him too. You've probably also watched some movie he was him

[@x420gamedx4]

War dogs

[@eduarDOGames560]

He killed it in WHIPLASH.. amazing movie !

[@brandonabel5662]

Fantastic four

[@Rockyrocks2112]

the amount of charisma running through this man’s veins…

[@mikewhite4560]

Is there à VACCINE ?

[@Destinychanged]

Unlike a lot of actors, his early career seemed to have him in meaningful roles. He’s still going strong as an actor. I’m really impressed.

[@mikewhite4560]

Hang in there....

[@Ren-dr1dc]

Not just still going strong. Really taking off now

[@brettkeller]

Miles Teller has done incredible work already and we all know his best work is still ahead of him

[@chanakyadevil]

I mean his performance in Too Old to Die Young is miles apart from any of his contemporaries.

[@LadyVenVen]

I agree, he always deliver. The movie can be shitty but you do not walk away from the cinema and not recognize that he killed his role.

[@LondonCelt]

Watching him in Maverick, he does such a brilliant job, he IS Goose's boy, love his chemistry with Tom in the movie.

[@jodiecarlson6955]

He was cast perfectly as Goose's son, and did an amazing job!

[@MayaLea99]

He’s been talented for forever. Not just from piano. His acting makes him one the most talented people out there. A guy of many talents

[@maudeex8727]

I’ve seen Maverick twice now, it’s amazing. Gives you all the nostalgia moments you need yet beats the first one! Miles was amazing in it so so good the chemistry and relationship with Tom Cruise so good!!!! Love it might have to go and see it a third time!!!!!

[@HeartWorX.Creations]

Hah, I’ve seen it twice this past wk too!! Definitely a EXCELLENT sequel & flick -- CLASSIC & TIMELESS, obviously!!!!!

[@maudeex8727]

@@HeartWorX.Creations yeah I’m debating whether to go for the fourth time! Would that be really stupid? I absolutely love it!

[@HeartWorX.Creations]

@@maudeex8727 No, it wouldn’t IMO…Thinkin about a 3rd myself lol! I’d love to see it in IMAX @ least once too!!

[@Silverwood085]

Pas l'choix

[@maudeex8727]

@@HeartWorX.Creations I did see it a fourth!

[@marialewis6432]

Underrated actor and will be one of the best of his generation ...

[@lincoln2324]

Miles genuinely looks like someone who you can have fun with. With some drinks, snacks and laughing so hard

[@karilynnguzowski7565]

I was just about to say the same thing

[@jh648662]

You should read about him starting fights in San Diego bars during filming

[@nerdi3984]

Yeah thought same about him right from his role in 21 & Over movie.

[@themimsy]

@@jh648662 link to any articles about that?

[@Nicole-hc2gs]

ok top gun maverick was INCREDIBLE. truly one of the best movies I’ve seen in a while 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@delrey874]

I watched Top Gun: Maverick today and it was a masterpiece. And Miles Teller did a great job 👏

[@TomCruise-gl6xr]

❤️Thanks for inumerable and support you have consistently been showing me. I really appreciate the unconditional love I’ve gotten from you, which has inspired me to give more sensational entertainment. I’m forever grateful. What country are you watching from?

[@ADA-cq5ri]

@@TomCruise-gl6xr it's really you ? I watched Top gun Mav yesterday , the open theme got me to the movie....sorry my english isn't very good. Congratulations for your performance , it's amazing, I was so stressed with flight scene but good feelings ! I am really excited to see the New movie : Mission impossible . This afternoon , I watched : Barry Seal American traffic, to Netflix , and I liked. Je continue en français. J'ai vu aussi un film avec Miles Teller il y a quelques jours et, ce fut une bonne surprise de le voir dans Top gun et il était parfait dans son rôle. Je suis triste pour Val Kilmer qui se bat contre le cancer , lui aussi est un acteur incontournable avec des performances inoubliables, au même titre que toi Tom . Alors merci , thank you very much , pour toutes les émotions, les sensations fortes que je vis avec tes films et le cinéma en général....et aussi avec les musiques de films qui en font parties ❤️‍🔥🙏💙😍

[@jamie8037]

@@ADA-cq5ri no way you thought that's really him

[@synthe_]

I didn't even recognize him as Rooster. I thought his performance was amazing and when I looked up the name of the actor that played the role and saw it was Miles, I was blown away. His performance in Top Gun: Maverick was stellar.

[@cjdr.4145]

The Offer is by far one of Miles' best performances. The show is ABSOLUTELY GREAT. Major awards for him and for the outstanding cast and the show are inevitable, undeniable and richly deserving.

[@flanagamer]

Whiplash was awesome too

[@nikitamohanan2124]

I don't know why some critics have panned that show as disappointing or whatever...

[@francescacastiglione7094]

I so agree! He was amazing in The Offer! Hoping he gets an Emmy this year!

[@KA-eu9sy]

He can dance. Footloose. He can play the drums. Whiplash. He can play the piano. Top Gun. And, oh, oh, oh, he's so handsome. :D His voice sounds different than a few years ago. Deeper.

[@eduardoyepez7358]

He’s a jerk… you should ad that.

[@dloe5750]

I notice the voice too😍😍

[@michaelwestdominguez5091]

And he can Party! Project X and the 21 movie

[@peetsz3732]

@@eduardoyepez7358 Why do you say that?

[@tlo11738]

I’ve heard his a jerk too: hope they’re just bad rumors

[@Jen]

His beach football scene wiggle 🕺🏼 🥵

[@TomCruise-gl6xr]

❤️Thanks for inumerable and support you have consistently been showing me. I really appreciate the unconditional love I’ve gotten from you, which has inspired me to give more sensational entertainment. I’m forever grateful. What country are you watching from?

[@abbysomnia624]

Miles Teller playing himself in Project X will always be my fav.

[@cjpatz]

Great casting for “Rooster” he almost looks like “Goose”!

[@divastar167]

Miles Teller is a great actor. I was hoping for a long time that he would get the Elvis role because he looks so much like him. But, I think Austin butler will live up to my expectations, even though he doesn’t look like Elvis to me.

[@JokerSaintsRow]

Oh snap he does kinda look like Elvis huh

[@Diegoelgamer-cr1bq]

@@JokerSaintsRow ool

[@nikitamohanan2124]

But if Miles was casting Elvis he wouldn't have been able to do top gun maverick. There's always a pay off.

[@chevy5755]

@@nikitamohanan2124 Possibly but Top Gun Maverick was actually filmed in 2018/2019 & Elvis was filmed in 2020/2021

[@TomCruise-gl6xr]

❤️Thanks for untold and support you have consistently been showing me. I really appreciate the unconditional love I’ve gotten from you, which has inspired me to give more sensational entertainment. I’m forever grateful. What country are you watching from?

[@michaelmesolellaesq]

Miles is awesome, man ! What a genuine, normal dude. Want to see more of these cast members big time!

[@ThisisFit]

Had NO idea Miles Teller selected the Rooster callsign for himself! A nice touch, keeping it in the 'family'~

[@thomasbicknell175]

I keep calling him “Odometer”

[@ChelyAmour]

He is phenomenal. A dead ringer for his “father” 💕💕💕

[@HindiFeynman]

This was the best movie I ever watched in theatre. I request you guys to watch in 4DX or something. This was such a great experience.

[@marmas5]

It was absolutely phenomenal.

[@mikewhite4560]

Don't get to the Theater much?

[@margaridajesus8191]

I did . It's great.

[@mikewhite4560]

@@margaridajesus8191 Sad you never saw JAWS on the SILVER SCREEN...

[@Its_YourImagination]

Love this kid...seems like a real world honorable young actor...hope he stays that way. He was great in both Maverick and the Offer

[@themimsy]

I find it funny people call him kid when he’s in his griffin thirties

[@PrisonerofChrist81]

I've always loved Miles since Footloose reboot. Seems like such a cool guy. I think he would play a good Sylvester Stallone in a biopic.

[@happyfeetosorio3118]

he would’ve been a perfect elvis

[@peetsz3732]

@@happyfeetosorio3118 That's exactly what came to my mind too

[@PrisonerofChrist81]

@@happyfeetosorio3118 he had actually express wanting to play him and you're right. He would have.

[@juliesomethinorother]

yeah suddenly - his face has changed - I swear he didn't always look like that

[@Princessofimaginiation]

Omg !!!! Yassssss so true

[@nongthip]

His Top Gun call sign should have been "Whiplash", but that might have been just a tad cheeky. ;-)

[@2TrillSenna]

“Jet wash” is another good one.

[@maxwendling3333]

Whiplash… I see what you did there ;)

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

"Squawkbox" cause he talks a lot

[@jonathanperry8331]

Call signs are usually supposed to be two syllables. Whoever destiny is must have really done something stupid to earn that one. My favorite one is mover. He earned that because he was out on a live fire training exercise and accidentally shot up a bunch of cows. Get it? Moo-ver. And then there's slag which meant screams like a girl LOL. Pretty much all call signs are based on you embarrassing yourself and an inside joke

[@mattgaming8717]

Was thinking "neckbreaker"

[@stevenesbitt3528]

He was great in Maverick, really like his performances lately

[@rainsummer7946]

Whiplash, Only the Brave and Topgun Maverick are Miles Teller trilogy of apprentice and I adore his play and song every drop he’s fantastic

[@adityavora007]

this guy is gonna go down as one of the greatest actors of 21st century

[@VenomAntiVenom]

Lol

[@dylanjohnson4624]

@@VenomAntiVenom 💀

[@pennystocklocks]

Sean Penn 2.0

[@funkymonk5344]

Ok adita

[@mikewhite4560]

R E A L L Y?

[@evelynyu88]

He played the drums for most of the scenes in Whiplash too. So incredibly talented, this man. I loved him in Whiplash too.

[@_introvertlife3692]

Well he played drums when he was younger, so :D

[@DuckBudda07]

His performance in Only The Brave is incredible, one of my favorites.

[@heathermunoz6282]

What an unassumingly charming young man. I knew nothing of him until TP Mav.

[@hc_williamson]

Always liked this guy!! Very humble and skilled actor

[@TomCruise-gl6xr]

❤️Thanks for inumerable and support you have consistently been showing me. I really appreciate the unconditional love I’ve gotten from you, which has inspired me to give more sensational entertainment. I’m forever grateful. What country are you watching from?

[@kkkkk8356]

Love miles! His actings are always good and his strong dedication shows.

[@yoboimike6934]

Thought he was the most underrated actor, always makes the movie funnier

[@teresagooden1919]

He is an amazing actor you can't help but just truly adore him!!! The Offer was so cool I loved it!!

[@pjpatrick787]

Amazing performance as goose's son.He had me convinced!!

[@sipazang9201]

I had no idea how much I would like this guy in an interview after seeing his previous movies. Well done! I'm very impressed.

[@verticalfission7844]

He was so great in Too Old To Die Young. Best thing what I've ever seen.

[@jimbob2826]

I feel like I havent seen this guy in forever lol

[@bloodsling]

That almost perfect Clint Eastwood impersonation caught me off guard lol

[@29AndreG]

Damn, his voice got deep.

[@Saturntime33]

He said in an interview he smoked cigarettes which caused it

[@MWolfe-vs9ht]

Sounds like some Whip Its 😂

[@HigherPlanes]

It's fake deep...some dudes do that to sound more masculine.

[@AsgardsValkyrie]

It’s so baffling to me but…it’s not bad☝️😳

[@H-Vox]

@@HigherPlanes If you're that good at it idk if it's fake

[@karenstudebaker3860]

Watch “The Offer” it is brilliant. And Miles Teller is great in it, as is the rest of the cast! Totally a must see!!!

[@TomCruise-gl6xr]

❤️Thanks for inumerable and support you have consistently been showing me. I really appreciate the unconditional love I’ve gotten from you, which has inspired me to give more sensational entertainment. I’m forever grateful. What country are you watching from?

[@francescacastiglione7094]

Totally agree! He deserves an Emmy for his role as Albert Ruddy!

[@liz.dispirito]

he was such a star in top gun. loved him as an actor since i was a kid

[@gracebelle1333]

Everyone who lives Miles NEEDS to watch Only the Brave. His performance in this is so astounding!!! His character arc is beautiful. I won’t spoil anything but I BAWLED!!!

[@julieann4616]

Miles is a freaking BABE!!!

[@nekodollz]

I love Miles Teller 😍 he's such a good actor and he's so funny in all his role he adds that special touch truly ❤️

[@anniefenter8697]

He was Awesome as Rooster in Top Gun Maverick!!!

[@JordoGarcia]

I just watched the new Top Gun today and Miles was absolutely fantastic in this movie. Did Goose proud.

[@thevaleria__]

Top Gun Maverick is the movie of the year! 😍 Tom is such a king and Miles was amazing playing Goose's kid. ✨

[@thomascruise3862]

Thanks for your love care and support, it's a pleasure talking to you. Where are you from...?

[@evelynwald9132]

He was terrific in The Offer, which was a fascinating, behind the scenes look, at the making of The Godfather. It’s a series on Paramount+, with 10 episodes, I binged watched it in 2 days.

[@j.ski9128]

Great Actor! Best performance in the movie Only The Brave

[@sakurako517]

Top Gun Maverick was great. Rooster was incredible in the movie.

[@og87]

Miles teller is soo awesome. He should be in more movies.

[@jagdeepsinghuppal8310]

THE OFFER IS AN UNDERRATED AND AN ICONIC SHOW.

[@CattleAshleeJohn]

This man SENT me in "Only the Brave" and again in Top Gun Maverick. He really is amazingly talented ❤️

[@KaiGaming84]

Ever since The Spectacular Now, he's been amazing.

[@omartowing4666]

He’s a great actor

[@prinxess_baone]

The fact that I've watched TMG 6 times in less than 2 weeks since I first saw it 😭😭

[@carissasera4632]

I love Miles so much

[@Gemmashowtail]

The Offer is incredible. Miles is amazingly talented. Can’t wait to see Top Gun.

[@alexanderskarsgard8313]

❤️ Thanks for your endless love and support you have shown me. I’m forever grateful. I really appreciate your unconditional love and support towards me... Where are you watching from?

[@Pegaseus]

Miles as "Goose" was 100% spot on!

[@shey6o8]

Rooster

[@Zamarae]

He definitely was a good stand-in for the companionship we missed from Goose

[@HeartWorX.Creations]

@@Zamarae They made him to be QUITE a resemblance to his characters father Goose, especially w/those shades too, to me he looked just like him!!

[@rachelloves7279]

I felt he was so talented in Only the Brave, truly agree he’s one of the most talented actors in Hollywood

[@AvStevieStevenJamesDrums]

What a cool cat, great personality, an all around likable guy.

[@maximomgwadira1687]

Watched The Offer last night and I'm already touting it for award season success. Wow!

[@rubym6530]

such a good actor!! wish he was in more

[@jexareeb2091]

Could someone please cast him in a Rock Hudson or Dean Martin biopic?! He looks just like both of them and would be so great!!!

[@TomCruise-gl6xr]

❤️Thanks for inumerable and support you have consistently been showing me. I really appreciate the unconditional love I’ve gotten from you, which has inspired me to give more sensational entertainment. I’m forever grateful. What country are you watching from?

[@b.t.356]

Miles is a king. So darn funny, so darn talented, and so darn stylish.

[@Rose-bb2fp]

This MAN does not AGE😍 He is just the best all around.

[@Kampamba]

This film was absolutely incredible!! I had so much fun in the cinema!

[@MarcoBayod_MB]

Milles seems under the wing of Joseph Kosinski, thanks to him he is making a comeback since Only The Brave, now with Top Gun and then with Spiderhead

[@DoctorJ42]

I clicked for Miles... Kimmel can kick rocks.

[@lancewatt8514]

I like him as an actor because he is a great actor and very humble. He’s transparent.

[@kg3658]

Whiplash was one of the best films of the 2010s.

[@1000lightyrs]

Super intelligent and charismatic actor this guy.

[@ingridmachado7154]

I'm a fan of Miles Telles, a wonderful actor, all of his movies I've watched I really enjoyed. On my list of male actors he's on it. Sad that I will never meet in person. Top Gun first great, second movie no words to describe...wonderful. Perfect casting team.😊 I'm from Brazil

[@lindakelly9552]

“Whiplash” was an incredible film, both actors were great!!!

[@adela12371]

Miles Teller ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍

[@navyryder]

Whoa, just went to see Top Gun in imax, great movie! Amazing action, throwback to action flicks without CGIs, just wow!!!

[@Mrs.izzyfoster]

Yesssss👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Another great interview

[@italishgirl5601]

The face, the body, the swagger and ooooooohhhhh that voice💗💗💗

[@CoffeeMatt10]

6:17 “I was not one of them.” Funnily enough, neither did Anthony Edwards, who played Goose in the original Top Gun… like “father”, like “son”.

[@banj0j0]

Glad to see Miles Teller doing his thing

[@2808879]

He was awesome!! Such a fantastic movie 👌

[@jadeismsart]

The offer was AHMAZING. Thank you

[@christianburton2096]

I really wish Jimmy Kimmel would let his guests talk once in a while.

[@juliansydney9819]

Typical American - Yamba Gabba yabba

[@shedabelle8485]

I am loving The Offer, it is so good.

[@johnrb0213]

Ever since whiplash I'm such a fan of this dude. Incredible acting

[@dobermangroundzero82]

Forever he will be rooster

[@isaiahbell5689]

Soul breaking in a small short simple way in: Top Gun,miles teller

[@carlosfuentes7945]

Just binged The Offer & was sad about that final episode. I was hoping they'd have it continue. It's a "Must Binge" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@MuhammadEgypt]

He's so talented and is gonna make a lot of wonderful movies.

[@georgiaj5301]

HANDSOME, TALENTED, HUMBLE, STYLISH AND SUCH A CLASS ACT! LOVE MILES!

[@TheAvargas687]

Miles is a terrific actor he was great in the offer a must watch

[@leeanucha]

I loved every minute of this Top gun sequeal! And this guy is great