Lieutenant Jake "Hangman" Seresin is a naval aviator trained on the F/A-18E Super Hornet and a graduate of TOPGUN. He is the secondary antagonist of Top Gun: Maverick.

May 26, 2022 · With the raddest pilot call sign (Hangman) in the long-awaited "Top Gun" sequel (in theaters Friday), Powell, 33, fires the biggest megawatt smile at will, shoots off the best lines and owns...

Oct 18, 2023 · Hangman, a new character in Top Gun: Maverick, serves as a reminder of Iceman's importance and adds complexity to the "bully" archetype, ultimately showing selflessness and helping out his...

Nov 24, 2022 · Glen Powell opens up about his initial decision to turn down the role of Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick and how Tom Cruise convinced him to take it.

Jun 6, 2022 · Top Gun: Maverick introduces Lt. Jake "Hangman" Seresin, who exhibits many of the same bad-boy traits that made fans fall in love with Tom Cruise's Maverick. Everything about Hangman exudes the personality that Tom Cruise gave Maverick, both charismatic and reckless.

Dec 27, 2023 · Explore Hangman's journey in "Top Gun," from a skilled pilot to a cinematic icon, showcasing his rivalry, growth, and lasting legacy in the franchise.

May 18, 2022 · Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission...