Tom Cruise has welcomed Oscar-winning actor Jennifer Connelly in the cast of Top Gun sequel. The Paramount and Skydance's feature, titled "Top Gun: Maverick", will be directed by Joseph Kosinski.
Connelly, whose acting credits includes "Beautiful Mind" and Darren Aronofsky's Requiem for a Dream, recently joined the cast which also includes Miles Teller and Val Kilmer. She will be playing the female lead.

Cruise, who reprises his role of Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, said Connelly is "perfect" for the part.