The power that this guy has, even not saying anything, to become that character,’ Cruise said of Kilmer reprising the role of Iceman.

Kilmer, who appeared in both 'Top Gun' and its 2022 sequel, died at age 65 in April Tom Cruise is looking back at the "exhilarating" experience of working with the late Val Kilmer. Cruise, 62, reflected on his work with Kilmer for Sight and Sound magazine's latest cover story,

The actor says "it was like time had not passed" when he and his late costar reunited for a pivotal scene in 2022's "Top Gun: Maverick."