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On the set of Top Gun , the actors were divided into two camps: that of Val Kilmer, and that of Tom Cruise. In fact, the rivalry between Iceman and Maverick was behind the scenes with two actors with very opposite characters. In any case, this is what Val Kilmer asserts in I'm Your Huckleberry , his recent autobiography.

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I'd like to thank Chris Connelly and wonderful folks at Good Morning America for the opportunity to chat and share a few moments of my life and career. Going through my filmography, my first reaction is that these films have nothing to do with my life. My second reaction is that they have everything to do with my life. I am none of the characters I have portrayed, and I am all of the characters. I have no choice but to continue the difficult task of locating the nexus where my life and my art meet. And books have always sustained me, especially when the blues blow through like a hurricane. I hope you'll read along and join me through the journey. Stay safe and stay strong, everyone.

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While celebrating him every night, Tom Cruise had a whole different goal in mind. "From day one, he was focused on one goal: to become the greatest action hero in the history of cinema," writes Val Kilmer. He spent his nights learning his text; his days perfecting his waterfalls. His dedication was admirable. Especially since it has achieved its goal. "

Val Kilmer didn't want the role

It must be said that conversely, Val Kilmer had no desire to play in Top Gun originally. But this rivalry with Tom Cruise ended up making him appreciate his character. It is therefore with great pleasure that he resumed his role in the long-awaited Top Gun: Maverick  and found his old rival.

"Tom portrays his jacket, that of the first film. It was just very moving, Val Kilmer said in an interview for Good Morning America . I can't reveal anything, but between takes Tom and I were just laughing like high school kids. "

Actor Val Kilmer opens up about his battle with cancer and past relationships in new memoir. @ChrisConnelly has the story. https://t.co/8jVW3sLFzp pic.twitter.com/PzmE12EWFo

- Good Morning America (@GMA) April 21, 2020

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