Top Gun: Maverick nearly had a legendary director in the cockpit, but Ridley Scott turned the film down because of his late brother. While Ridley has cemented himself as one of the greatest speculative fiction directors of all-time, Tony Scott carved out a name for himself directing modern dramas, thrillers, and action movies. Tony’s directorial credits include Beverly Hills Cop II, Crimson Tide, True Romance, and the original Top Gun. It was understandable when Paramount came knocking on Ridley Scott’s door to direct the legacy sequel, Top Gun: Maverick. But, Ridley turned down the project due to its link with his brother.