Did You Know Lewis Hamilton Was Offered a Role in Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick? Here’s Why the F1 Star Had To Turn It Down!

In a recent interview, Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton opened up about the time when he passed on an opportunity to work with Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick that he still regrets today. Read on to know more!

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Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton has recently opened up about a missed opportunity in Hollywood. In a recent interview, Hamilton revealed that he regrets his decision to turn down a role in the hit film Top Gun: Maverick starring Tom Cruise. Hamilton revealed that he had once requested Cruise to allow him to be a part of his franchise. Upon this, the makers approached the F1 superstar with a role offer. Sadly, Hamilton had to turn down the role due to scheduling problems and Hamilton's doubts regarding his acting skills. In the interview with GQ, Hamilton said, "Firstly, I hadn't even had, like, an acting lesson. And I don't want to be the one that lets this movie down. And then secondly, I just really didn't have the time to dedicate to it. I remember having to tell Joe and Tom - and it broke my heart. And then I regretted it, naturally, when they show me the movie and it's - It could've been me!" Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two: Katy O’Brian Joins Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie's Action Film - Reports.

Lewis Hamilton Regrets Turning Down Top Gun: Maverick

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