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06th Aug 2022

New action drama looks like a must-watch for Top Gun fans

Stephen Porzio

Its trailer was one of a number of teasers released this week.

Earlier this year, Top Gun: Maverick finally arrived in cinemas after a number of Covid-related delays to an incredible response.

Not only is it the highest-grossing movie of 2022 so far but it also earned a whopping 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising the film for its emotional story and stunning flying sequences.

If you were one of the many that loved Top Gun: Maverick, or even the original Top Gun, you may also be interested in the upcoming film Devotion as it shares some DNA with the Tom Cruise-led franchise.

Not only is one of Devotion’s stars Glen Powell, a scene-stealer in Maverick playing the cocky pilot Hangman, the upcoming movie sees the actor take on the role of another US Navy fighter pilot.

Based on the bestselling book of the same name, the new “aerial war epic” will tell the true story of two US fighter pilots during the Korean War whose “heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen”.

Powell co-stars in Devotion alongside Jonathan Majors (Da 5 Bloods, Loki), with the film to be directed by J.D. Dillard (Sweetheart).

The movie does not have an Irish release date at this time but will come out in the US on 23 November.

You can check out its latest trailer which dropped this week below.

Clip via Sony Pictures Entertainment

Earlier in the week, JOE covered the trailer for Martin McDonagh’s new comedy-drama The Banshees of Inisherin in a separate article here.

Meanwhile, here are some of the other big teasers that were released in the past seven days in the world of film and TV.

Do Revenge

Clip via Netflix

Starting off with movies, this Netflix dark comedy about two teenagers (Camila Mendes and Maya Hawke) who team up to go after each other’s tormentors lands on the streamer on 16 September.

I Came By

Clip via Netflix

Sticking with Netflix, this thriller about a rebellious young graffiti artist (George MacKay) who discovers a dark secret about a prestigious judge (Hugh Bonneville) will be released on the service on 31 August.

Andor

Clip via Star Wars

Moving onto TV, this Star Wars prequel show focuses on the character of Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) during the five years before the events of Rogue One.

It will premiere with three episodes on 21 September on Disney+.

Atlanta Season 4

Clip via FX

Last but not least, Donald Glover’s acclaimed and genre-defying show Atlanta returns for its fourth and final season on 15 September in the US.

You can expect an Irish release on Disney+ sometime after.

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