The injury caused production to shut down, resulting in reports that it could potentially delay the release of the film, as well as Top Gun: Maverick, which Cruise was expected to film next.
The sequel to Top Gun is something that fans have been anticipating for decades.
Before entering into production in 2018, Top Gun: Maverick is getting a new writer and is still on track for its 2019 release date, despite Tom Cruise’s recent injury.
German website FilmStarts reports that Top Gun: Maverick producer Jerry Bruckheimer doesn’t believe the injury will delay the release of the sequel, which is still on schedule to begin filming either in January or February of 2018.