Miles Teller, fresh off his success with “Top Gun: Maverick,” is set to star in a new modern update of the classic Paramount drama “An Officer and a Gentleman.” According to sources, Dana Fox has penned the latest draft of the script, with an earlier version written by Matt Johnson. The project will be produced by Temple Hill.
The original 1982 film starred Richard Gere, Debra Winger, and Louis Gossett Jr. It follows a solitary individual determined to complete his Navy Officer training, contending with a formidable drill sergeant while also finding love with a local resident. Gere and Winger’s performances catapulted them to stardom, and Gossett’s role earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The film was a box office triumph, receiving seven Oscar nominations, including a win for the iconic song “Up Where We Belong.”
Given the enormous success of “Top Gun: Maverick,” which grossed $1.4 billion worldwide and earned a Best Picture nomination, Paramount Motion Picture Group co-presidents Daria Cercek and Mike Ireland saw Teller as a perfect fit for the role. The collaboration between Teller and the studio has continued to grow, leading to his involvement in this anticipated project.
Teller recently completed filming for the Apple Studios event film “The Gorge,” co-starring Anya Taylor-Joy and directed by Scott Derrickson. His upcoming slate also includes playing John Branca, Michael Jackson’s lawyer, in the biopic “Michael,” and starring opposite Elizabeth Olsen in the A24 film “Eternity.”