Barry Tubb, known for his role as Leonard 'Wolfman' Wolfe in the original 1986 Top Gun movie, has filed a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures. The actor alleges that his likeness was used in the 2022 sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, without his permission, sparking controversy amidst the film's massive success.
Reports from Entertainment Weekly reveal that Tubb's legal complaint centers on a scene in the sequel featuring a manipulated photograph of his character alongside other key figures from the first film. Tubb asserts that this image was derived from an altered behind-the-scenes shot and was utilized in the sequel without authorization. His lawsuit demands a jury trial and compensation, citing copyright infringement by Paramount. The studio has not yet responded to the allegations.
