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 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.

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… ...

Tom Cruise is honoring his late friend and costar Val Kilmer. Cruise, 62, appeared at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 3, to present new material from Mission: Impossible — The ...

Tom Cruise is reflecting on his work with late friend Val Kilmer, who he recalled being a "great actor" and "charismatic guy" on set of Top Gun The action star shared that Kilmer initially wasn't ...

Cruise and Kilmer play Pete “Maverick” Mitchell and Admiral Tom “Iceman” Kazansky, respectively, in the Top Gun sequel, reprising their characters from the original movie.

The Salton Sea, a forgotten neo-noir thriller starring Val Kilmer flopped at box offices but is a film worthy of a second ...

Val Kilmer never wanted to be in “Top Gun,” but had little say in the matter before he starred in the blockbuster that launched him to Hollywood stardom opposite Tom Cruise.

Tom Cruise can be my wingman anytime! Top Gun: Maverick director Jerry Bruckheimer revealed what a big role the 59-year-old actor played in making sure Val Kilmer, 61, returned for the sequel to ...

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.