Lewis Hamilton Reluctantly Rejected ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Role In ‘Most Upsetting Call’ He Ever Had

British car racer Lewis Hamilton reluctantly turned down stole for “Top Gun: Maverick.”

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He begged Tom Cruise to find him a role in the film because he loved it very much.

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It was easy to tell Cruise about his desire to star in the film because they’d been friends for a while.

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He rejected the role of a fighter pilot to focus on his racing season.

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He described turning down the position over a phone call as the most upsetting call he had ever had.

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He will be producing “Formula One,” the upcoming film which stars Brad Pitt.

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The film is directed by renowned director Joseph Kosinski.

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It will follow a veteran racing driver who comes out of retirement for one last chance at glory by mentoring a new F1 racer.

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Cruise showed up for him at the British Grand Prix, where he came in third place.

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