Val Kilmer’s voice is featured prominently in the forthcoming Top Gun sequel, thanks to artificial intelligence.
Scientists used artificial intelligence to create a computer-generated facsimile of Kilmer’s voice that could read his lines.
Top Gun: Maverick does a good job of preserving the heritage of the original film, especially the friendship between Maverick and Iceman, which serves as a fitting tribute to Val Kilmer.
Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, played by Tom Cruise, returns as the lead in Top Gun: Maverick.
With Miles Teller playing Lieutenant Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, the son of Maverick’s old wingman, Goose, Cruise is joined by a slew of new pilots.
Iceman gets no screen time in the opening act of Top Gun: Maverick, but his presence is felt.
The admiral communicates with Captain Mitchell via text messages or with lower-ranking Navy members executing his commands.
With Ed Harris’ Rear Admiral Chester “Hammer” Cain and other Navy officers against Maverick because he’s a risky pilot, Iceman is the only high-ranking officer who supports him.
Val Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015 and underwent multiple trachea procedures as a result.
Considering Top Gun Maverick had been delayed for so long, there were legitimate concerns that the picture might fall short of the original.