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At CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas, actors Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, and director Edgar Wright gathered to promote their upcoming film The Running Man. During their conversation with ET, the group took a moment to honor their late colleague, Val Kilmer, who tragically passed away on April 1, 2025, at the age of 65 due to pneumonia.
Glen Powell, known for his role in Top Gun: Maverick, reminisced about working with Kilmer, describing the experience as surreal, especially having the original Top Gun cast members on set. “That was a really surreal day when we got to have all the originals on set, and that was a huge part,” Powell recalled. “That was really cool as a young actor to be on that set already, but then to be reminded of the legacy that you stepped into.” He emphasized Kilmer’s pivotal role in Top Gun and his enduring legacy, stating, “He will be really missed. He was a really sweet man.”
Josh Brolin, who had a long friendship with Kilmer, shared an emotional tribute, recalling their close bond over many years. “I knew him for a very, very long time. We were very, very close, and it’s tough because I have seen him the last ten years keeping a really good attitude around the issues that he had. But we will miss him.”
The panel also discussed their roles in the reimagined The Running Man, set for release on November 7, 2025. Powell, Brolin, and Domingo expressed excitement about bringing fresh perspectives to their characters in this new adaptation of the 1987 action thriller.
Val Kilmer’s contributions to cinema are legendary, with iconic roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors. His dedication to the craft and memorable performances have left an indelible mark on the industry, and he will be deeply missed.