Ed Harris played Admiral Chester “Hammer” Cain in Top Gun: Maverick. He only appears in one scene early in the film, reading Cruise’s character the riot act after he takes an experimental jet up in the air without authorization. Having said that, it’s a great scene that sets the tone for the rest of the movie.

Maverick cast members are open to returning for Top Gun 3, one star doubts any chance of a reprisal if the third film gets made.

Maverick sequel. The Tom Cruise-starring Maverick arrived in May 2022 to box office success following his turn in the 1986 original. For the series’ next flight, four-time Oscar nominee Ed Harris says he “doubts” he will be back in the cast.