Top Gun: Maverick star initially disliked his role

Glen Powell originally auditioned for the part that went to Miles Teller but ended up playing Hangman, a role he likened to "Navy Draco Malfoy" at first.

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Glen Powell hated Top Gun: Maverick character initially