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A US navy captain walks GQ through his collaboration with Maverick’s screenwriter and director. By Aaron Hunt June 24, 2022 Tom Cruise, Glen Powell, Miles Teller and Monica Barbaro in Top Gun: Maverick.Courtesy of Scott Garfield for Paramount via Everett Collection Top Gun: Maverick’s immersive, shot-from-the-cockpit dogfights and low-altitude, close-formation flying scenes are made possible

The writer/director also stars in Cha Cha Real Smooth, his second film at the age of 25. By Jesse Hassenger June 24, 2022 Cooper Raiff.Courtesy of Elizabeth Weinberg. It’s easy to conflate the real Cooper Raiff with the youthful, hopeful, emotionally wobbly characters he creates for himself. The 25-year-old has written, directed and starred in

The comedian talks about making a new entry in the gay rom-com pantheon, finding love, and hole pics. By Evan Ross Katz June 23, 2022 Joel Kim Booster in Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual.Courtesy of Terence Patrick for Netflix. “I feel insane,” he starts off. Joel Kim Booster admits it’s weird going from relative obscurity as

“I convinced myself that pretending to be a boy was not only the better option, but the only option. So I went about my life. I threw myself into work. I threw myself into sports. Eventually, I threw myself into sneakers.” By Jaclyn Moore June 23, 2022 Photographs by Getty Images “Got ‘Em.” It’s been

His languid playing style helped make him one of music’s hottest collaborators, working with the likes of Tyler and Kendrick barely out of high school. On his new album, he’s ready to be more than just the sideman. By Jeremy Gordon Photography by Kevin Amato June 23, 2022 GQ Hype: It’s the big story of right

The Bronx artist was shot earlier this morning. By Grant Rindner June 22, 2022 Lil TJay performs at Buckhead Theatre on March 5, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.Courtesy of Prince Williams via Getty Images. Multi-platinum rapper Lil Tjay underwent emergency surgery on June 22 following a shooting in northeastern New Jersey. According to TMZ, the 21-year-old

We know him as a legendary leading man, a Hollywood power broker, maybe the greatest heartthrob of all time. But Brad Pitt isn’t attached to any of those old conceptions. And, as Ottessa Moshfegh discovers, his ambitions for the rest of his life are more mystical than we ever could have imagined. By Ottessa Moshfegh

With fresh music and her big screen debut on the way, and multiple crises behind her, the newly emboldened musician has taken control of her career and her personal life. By Briana Younger Photography by Lee Wei Swee June 20, 2022 Tank top, £300 and briefs, £285, Supriya Lele. Earrings, £155, Swarovski. Ring, £170, Shaun

Fresh off his first Emmy, and finally back helming the galaxy’s biggest sci-fi franchise, Ewan McGregor is embracing life’s second act. By Rosecrans Baldwin Photography by Ryan Pfluger June 17, 2022 Sweater, $445, Dries Van Noten. Trousers, $205, Boss. Loafers, $1110, Berluti. Sunglasses, $370, Tom Ford. It’s not easy to hang out with Ewan McGregor.

From a Virgil Abloh dedication to a music video paying homage to Old School, here are the first impression highlights on Honestly, Nevermind. By Grant Rindner June 17, 2022 Drake in his “Falling Back” music video.Courtesy of YouTube. It’s mid-June, temperatures are high, and Drake clearly wants to shake something. Honestly, Nevermind, his surprise seventh

Kasamatsu is the de facto co-lead alongside Ansel Elgort, personifying the show’s moral grays. By Paul Thompson June 17, 2022 Show Kasamatsu in Tokyo Vice.Courtesy of James Lisle. Two years ago, when Show Kasamatsu walked on set for his first day filming the HBO Max crime drama Tokyo Vice, he was, perhaps, overprepared. The actor,

David Dennis Sr. was a key leader in the ’60s freedom movement, which left him running from survivor’s guilt. In conversation with Wesley Lowery, Dennis Jr. explains how he rebuilt his relationship with his father by writing a memoir. By Wesley Lowery June 17, 2022 David Dennis Jr. (left) and his father, David Dennis Sr.Photographs

He directed Tom Cruise in the biggest movie of the year, but Kosinski is just getting started.  By Keith Phipps June 16, 2022 Chris Hemsworth in Spiderhead.Courtesy of Netflix. It’s been a big year for Joseph Kosinski. As the director of Top Gun: Maverick, Kosinski is responsible for 2022’s biggest hit to date, but the

A denim-heavy first look at one of the stars of the upcoming Barbie film. By Eileen Cartter June 15, 2022 Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Once upon a time on the internet, back when “hey girl” memes abounded, Ryan Gosling was known in certain circles as the Internet’s boyfriend. Now, we’re getting a first glimpse

The biggest boy band in the world seemed to announce a hiatus—but it’s a little more nuanced than that. By Eileen Cartter June 15, 2022 Axelle/Bauer-Griffin Yesterday, the members of BTS announced the world-conquering K-pop group would be taking a break to focus on solo projects. The 24 hours since have been a doozy, and

Heard told TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie that she fears being sued by Depp again. By The Editors of GQ June 15, 2022 Amber Heard testifies during the Depp vs Heard defamation trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 26, 2022.Courtesy of Michael Reynolds via Getty Images Amber Heard has spoken at length

From playing mythological gods to quirky receptionists, Hemsworth has done it all.  By Florence O’Connor June 15, 2022 In the latest episode of iconic characters, Chris Hemsworth gives GQ all the behind the scenes secrets of his most beloved movie roles. His first big role was Thor in 2011, back when the Australian native was

The very private comedian-writer-director made his personal life very public with his recent HBO special, Rothaniel. Now he shares what happens when you have nothing to hide. By Frazier Tharpe Photography by Ryan McGinley June 15, 2022 Sweater-vest, $720, by Dion Lee. GQ Hype: It’s the big story of right now. “I haven’t been home in…

The new Peacock iteration of the popular series depicts sex between queer and trans people with disabilities in a refreshing way. By Alex Gonzalez June 14, 2022 Eric Graise in Queer as Folk.Courtesy of Alyssa Moran for Peacock In the fourth episode of Peacock’s Queer As Folk, titled “F#ck Disabled People,” Noah (Johnny Sibilly) throws

Joker: Folie à Deux is going to take some very big swings, apparently. By Grant Rindner June 14, 2022 Todd Phillips and Lady Gaga attend the A Star Is Born premiere during 2018 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 9, 2018 in Toronto, Canada.Courtesy of Kevin Mazur via Getty Images News