*PREMIUM-EXCLUSIVE* Tom Cruise is spotted for the first time as he reprises his starring role in sequel to ‘Top Gun’ 32 years after hit film’s original release **WEB EMBARGO UNTIL 11AM PST ON 10/10/18

** RIGHTS: WORLDWIDE EXCEPT IN ITALY, UNITED KINGDOM ** San Diego, CA - *PREMIUM-EXCLUSIVE* **WEB EMBARGO UNTIL 11AM PST ON 10/10/18** Actor Tom Cruise was spotted on the set of the 'Top Gun: Maverick' in Coronado, California outside of San Diego. Tom will be reprising his role as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell for the much anticipated sequel to the 1986 classic. The 56 year old actor looked great on the set of the highly anticipated sequel, wearing his character's trademark flight jacket and aviator sunglasses. The movie is scheduled for release in July 2019. Pictured: Tom Cruise BACKGRID USA 9 OCTOBER 2018 BYLINE MUST READ: Dsanchez / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients - Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*