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Tom Cruise reveals ‘Top Gun 2’ to start filming soon

FILE - In this May 22, 2017, file photo, actor Tom Cruise arrives for the Australian premiere of his movie "The Mummy" in Sydney, Australia. The 54-year-old actor says the long-discussed sequel to "Top Gun" is a sure thing and should start shooting soon. He was appearing on the Australian morning news show “Sunrise” on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, when the anchors asked about it.  (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)
FILE - In this May 22, 2017, file photo, actor Tom Cruise arrives for the Australian premiere of his movie "The Mummy" in Sydney, Australia. The 54-year-old actor says the long-discussed sequel to "Top Gun" is a sure thing and should start shooting soon. He was appearing on the Australian morning news show “Sunrise” on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, when the anchors asked about it. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File) FILE - In this May 22, 2017, file photo, actor Tom Cruise arrives for the Australian premiere of his movie "The Mummy" in Sydney, Australia. The 54-year-old actor says the long-discussed sequel to "Top Gun" is a sure thing and should start shooting soon. He was appearing on the Australian morning news show “Sunrise” on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, when the anchors asked about it. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)

SYDNEY (AP) – The Danger Zone may have gotten old and dusty, but Tom Cruise says he’s about to fly back in.

The 54-year-old actor says the long-discussed sequel to “Top Gun” is a sure thing and should start shooting soon.

Cruise made the announcement Wednesday in response to questions from anchors on the Australian morning news show “Sunrise.”

The actor said filming will likely begin within the next year. He added, “It’s definitely happening.”

Cruise has said in similar interviews that the film was in development and a strong possibility, but has not offered such clear confirmation.