Val Kilmer documentary reveals deeply personal portrait of a Hollywood star

Top Gun: Maverick, it has been revealed that its star Tom Cruise was determined to make the film with his former co-star Val Kilmer.Producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who has worked on both the original film and its sequel, told People that the star was “adamant” that the new film include Kilmer, who played nemesis-turned-ally Iceman in Top Gun.“He said, ‘We have to have Val, we have to have him back. We have to have him in the film,'” Bruckheimer said.He continued: “He was the driving force.

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.The two played students at an elite Naval aviation school.

Tom Cruise had a big hand in Val Kilmer‘s reprising his role as Tom “Iceman” Kazansky for Top Gun: Maverick.

People that Cruise, 59, “really wanted” Kilmer to be part of the action film despite his health struggles. Kilmer, 61, was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017 and underwent radiation and chemotherapy.

Val Kilmer is making a “Top Gun” comeback, thanks to Tom Cruise.

When Paramount announced plans to make a sequel to “Top Gun,” fans had some immediate questions. First, and perhaps foremost, is there going to be another volleyball scene? The answer might have to wait until we see the film on the big screen.

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Val Kilmer has found a new lease of life after his cancer diagnosis. The 61-year-old actor is still recovering after being diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015 following two years of health issues, but his children – Jack, 26, and Mercedes, 29 – have said their dad now has more “energy” than ever.

Cher is opening up about her iconic romance with Hollywood star Val Kilmer, admitting they had “unbelievable times” together.The 75-year-old singer described her relationship with the actor, falling “madly in love” with him right after they met in the 80s, during a party hosted by Meryl Streep.“He was so young. Was he 22? What was I? I don‘t know.

Cher is looking back at her romance with Val Kilmer.

Cher admitted she "loved" and still loves ex-boyfriend Val Kilmer in a personal essay published Wednesday by People magazine.  "He's like nobody I've ever known," the 75-year-old actress said. "He is exasperating and hysterical.Thrilling and funny, and doesn't do what anyone else does.

documentary, “Val.”The 61-year-old is now cancer-free after he was diagnosed six years ago. He’s now in recovery after enduring painful chemotherapy treatments, radiation and a tracheotomy that permanently damaged his voice.Kilmer’s team got candid with People about his life and his new documentary after living with cancer.

Cher will always have a place in her heart for Val Kilmer.

Val Kilmer is introducing fans to his new voice.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor“Val,” the new Amazon doc about the life of actor Val Kilmer, premiered on Wednesday night at the DGA in West Hollywood.Co-directors Leo Scott and Ting Poo assembled the film from footage that Kilmer shot over several decades. “This is over 50 years in the making,” Val’s son Jack told Variety.

Val Kilmer's children, Jack and Mercedes Kilmer, are opening up about the legacy they want their father to leave behind amid his ongoing battle with throat cancer.While speaking to ET via Zoom, the two marveled over the impact their dad has made in Hollywood, starring in movies like , and more.

Val Kilmer is "still recovering" from his cancer battle. The 61-year-old star was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017, after battling health issues for two years, and his children Jack and Mercedes admitted the recovery process is brutal.