Justin Marks-Oscar Luncheon

Justin Marks, one of the Oscar-nominated writers of “Top Gun: Maverick,” is seen at the Oscar luncheon at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Feb. 13. (COURTESY PHOTO)

FREEDOM — Justin Marks, son of Susan and Ramon Marks of Freedom, is one of five credited writers of “Top Gun: Maverick,” which is nominated in the Best Adapted Screenplay category at the 95th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 12. He has a story credit alongside Peter Craig with the screenplay being credited to Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer and Christopher McQuarrie

“I haven’t missed an Oscars since I was 11 years old, so this year I can finally see it in real life,” Marks said. “That’s what I really can’t wait for. Just being there.”

Top Gun Maverick Poster

Thirty-six years after "Top Gun" made Tom Cruise a superstar, Cruise is back as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in "Top Gun: Maverick." (COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES)

Top Gun Maverick

Tom Cruise returns as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in the long-awaited sequel "Top Gun: Maverick." (COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES)

Top Gun: Maverick-Val and Tom

Val Kilmer (left) and Tom Cruise in "Top Gun: Maverick." Kilmer returned as Iceman despite health issues making it difficult for him to speak. (COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES)

Ivan Reitman-Ghostbusters-Afterlife

From left: Ivan Reitman, Carrie Coons, Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard and Jason Reitman on the set of “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.” (JASON REITMAN/INSTAGRAM)

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