We all wanted him, but Tom was really adamant that if he’s going to make another ‘Top Gun,’ Val had to be in it.” The film producer added, “ [Kilmer is] such a fine actor, and he’s ...

Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise forged a special bond during Top Gun that would last decades. Kilmer died of pneumonia at the age of 65 on Tuesday, April 1, and though he may not have initially wanted ...

Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise have maintained a close friendship since starring together in Top Gun (1986.) In June 2022, Kilmer posted on Instagram, “36 years later… ...

Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise on the set of "Top Gun" directed by Tony Scott. (Photo by Paramount Pictures/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images) "Tom called me. I said yes immediately," he said.

Having Val Kilmer back as Iceman has been long touted as a huge moment for this Tom Cruise sequel, and that's part of why his presence was fought for to begin with.

Tom Cruise, star of the upcoming film “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” leads a moment of silence for late actor Val Kilmer during the Paramount Pictures presentation at CinemaCon ...

In a 2022 interview with Collider, Kilmer said it was a “pleasure” to have been able to reprise his role as Iceman and work with Cruise. Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise on the set of "Top Gun." ...

Val Kilmer returns to the danger zone in this year's "Top Gun: Maverick," a sequel Tom Cruise apparently pushed for him to be a part of. The movie will be released 25 years after the 1986 original ...

Tom Cruise stuck his neck out for his co-star. Back in 1986, the Hollywood icon starred as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in "Top Gun" alongside Val Kilmer, who played his rival, Tom "Iceman" Kazansky.

Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise forged a special bond during Top Gun that would last decades. Kilmer died of pneumonia at the age of 65 on Tuesday, April 1, and though he may not have initially wanted ...