Top Gun: Maverick Revealed The MCU's Perfect Nova

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Top Gun: Maverick has been the biggest movie of 2022 thus far and has made instant stars out of each of its supporting cast members, proving one of those actors would be the perfect MCU Nova. The film's blend of heart-pounding action, humor, and heart has made it an instant classic as well as an interesting parallel for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The MCU has relied on a similar formula for its movies and shows for more than a decade now. And on the heels of a massive set of release date announcements for MCU Phase 5 and 6 at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, speculation and hype for the franchise doesn't appear to be slowing down any time soon. One of the most speculated about projects coming soon to the MCU is the as-of-yet unconfirmed solo Nova project. Richard Rider — aka The Man Called Nova — has been primed for an MCU debut for years now, but Top Gun: Maverick and its star Tom Cruise may have helped reveal the perfect casting choice for the cosmic hero.

Richard Rider can be a crucial character for the MCU as the franchise looks to potentially rebuild the Nova Corps and expand on its cosmic elements. Making his Marvel Comics debut back in 1976, Rider was a New York teenager chosen by the last surviving member of the Nova Corps to become imbued with their powers and protect their destroyed home planet, Xandar. The Nova Corps was briefly introduced into the MCU in Guardians of the Galaxy, and speculation about Richard Rider's first appearance has been brewing ever since. As audiences await more details about Nova's live-action debut, including which actor will portray the character, one of the unexpected breakout stars of Maverick has established himself as the perfect casting choice. And with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.