“He’s such a powerful actor that he instantly became that character again.
You’re looking at Iceman,” Cruise said of reuniting with Kilmer for Top Gun: Maverick.
Tom Cruiseopened up about the emotional on-screen reunion between himself andVal KilmerforTop Gun: Maverick.
Tom Cruise talks with Jimmy Kimmel about his reunion with Val Kilmer in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’.ABC
“I just want to say that was pretty emotional,” the actor said toJimmy Kimmel.
“I’ve known Val for decades, and for him to come back and play that character…
He’s such a powerful actor that he instantly became that character again.
You’re looking at Iceman.”
He’s such a brilliant actor, and I love his work."
Cruise was honored during Saturday’s Producers Guild of America Awards with a career achievement distinction.
Equally important, Tom had an incredible work ethic.
Even then, he was always the first on the set, always well prepared and respectful to everyone.
Over 42 years later, despite phenomenal success, Tom Cruise is still that very same person."
Top Gun: Maverickalsowon Best Stunt Ensembleat this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday.
The film isnominated for six Oscarsat the March 12 Academy Awards, which Kimmel will once again host.
“Seriously, Top Gun: Maverick might have saved the entire theatrical industry.”
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