Famous actor nearly went bankrupt while waiting for $1.5 billion movie to come out.

Glen Powell recently sat down for an interview and opened up about his experience filming the highly anticipated movie, Top Gun: Maverick. As he reflected on his journey in Hollywood, he revealed that it wasn't always smooth sailing. In fact, he admitted that he had almost run out of money while waiting for the release of his biggest blockbuster yet.

Over the past few years, the 35-year-old has proven his acting range in various hit movies and TV shows. From playing the romantic lead in Set It Up and Anyone But You, to portraying the douchey frat boy in Scream Queens, Powell has consistently impressed audiences with his talent. However, it was his role as Lieutenant Jake 'Hangman' Seresin in Top Gun: Maverick that truly catapulted him to a new level of fame.

The 2022 film, which grossed almost $1.5 billion at the global box office, was a huge success and was even credited with bringing people back to the cinema after the pandemic. This was due in part to Tom Cruise's insistence on a theatrical release rather than dropping the movie on a streaming platform. But for Powell, the two-year wait for the premiere was a financial struggle.

In a candid interview to promote his upcoming movie, Hit Man, Powell shared that he had never made a significant amount of money from a movie before, including Top Gun. As the pandemic dragged on and he continued to wait for the release, he found himself depleting his bank account. His accountant even warned him that the pandemic couldn't last much longer if he wanted to avoid financial trouble. But Powell remained hopeful, waiting for his big break.

Initially, Powell auditioned for the role of Goose's son, Rooster, but the part eventually went to Miles Teller. He also wasn't initially convinced by the Hangman character, but after sitting down with Cruise, he made some changes and began to "craft" the role into something he wanted to play.

Thanks to the massive success of Maverick, a third Top Gun movie is in the works. While it's still unclear who will be joining Cruise on his next adventure, Powell is excited at the prospect of getting back into the cockpit. He expressed his gratitude for being a part of a movie that audiences wanted to see more of, and hopes to continue working with the amazing people he connected with on set.

Powell's next projects, Hit Man and Twisters, are highly anticipated and he couldn't be more excited to share them with the world. He also encourages anyone with a celebrity story, video, or pictures to reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency - they would love to hear from you.

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