
In the movie, Iceman’s dialogue was mainly through computer text because Kilmer couldn’t speak. However, filmmakers creatively used AI and editing tricks to give Iceman a short spoken line, adding emotion to his interaction with Maverick. This scene in the Top Gun sequel influenced the reboot of Willow on Disney+, another movie where he had a role years ago. A documentary titled Val, which Kilmer self-filmed throughout his life, was released in 2021. It showcases his battles with throat cancer and is based on his experiences in Tombstone. This A24 production has a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and can be streamed on Prime Video for Amazon Prime subscribers.