A new generation of pilots will take the skies in "Top Gun: Maverick," and Manny Jacinto will play one of them.

The "Good Place" star has been cast in the upcoming sequel starring Tom Cruise, Deadline reports. He's taken the role of Fritz, one of the pilots. That makes Jacinto one of several actors cast to play the new crop of young wingmen and wingwomen. Others include Monica Barbaro, Miles Teller, and Glen Powell.

Jacinto has co-starred in "The Good Place" since it debuted in 2016. He plays Jason Mendoza, the notoriously dim DJ-turned-small-time drug dealer. We don't know character details about Fritz yet, but we assume that the pilot will be brighter.

Like "Top Gun" before it, "Maverick" will have a number of flying scenes. The film's release date was recently pushed back, reportedly to be able to take the time needed to have high-quality in-air scenes.

"Top Gun: Maverick" is slated to release on June 26, 2020.

[via: Deadline]