Paramount Sued Over 'Top Gun: Maverick' Screenplay Credit

Shaun Gray, cousin of 'Top Gun: Maverick' screenwriter Eric Warren Singer, has sued Paramount Pictures, alleging he co-wrote key scenes for the film without receiving credit or compensation. Gray claims he was approached in 2017 by Singer and director Joseph Kosinski and contributed to pivotal action sequences, providing time-stamped records and support from a film adviser. He is seeking a court order for writing credit and a share of the film's nearly $1.5 billion in box office profits. Paramount has called the lawsuit meritless, referencing a similar previously dismissed case about the movie's origins. This is the second major lawsuit related to the film, following a 2023 suit by the heirs of the author who inspired the original 'Top Gun.' The case could impact future screenwriting credit disputes in Hollywood.