File this under the "rumor" folder but the British tabloid The Sun reports that Tom Cruise is being asked to return to the "Top Gun" franchise for a "Top Gun 2."

According to the tabloid, a script outline has been written, but the sequel depends on Cruise, 46, saying yes.

An insider said: “The idea is Maverick is at the Top Gun school as an instructor — and this time it is he who has to deal with a cocky new female pilot.”