Top Gun 3: The Redemption Story For Tom Cruise’s Forgotten Co-Stars

Tom Cruise is one of the most successful and prolific actors in Hollywood, with a career spanning almost four decades and dozens of films. He is also known for his involvement in several blockbuster franchises, such as Mission: Impossible, Jack Reacher, and Top Gun. However, not all of his sequels have been well-received by critics and audiences, and some of his co-stars have suffered from the comparison with his star power. Here are some examples of actors who failed to shine in Tom Cruise sequel roles, and how Top Gun 3 could give them a chance to redeem themselves. Val Kilmer Val Kilmer played Tom “Iceman” Kazansky, Maverick’s rival and later friend, in the original Top Gun (1986). He reprised his role in the long-awaited sequel Top Gun: Maverick (2022), which grossed over $1.4 billion at the box-office and became Cruise’s highest-grossing film. However, Kilmer’s appearance in the sequel was limited due to his battle with throat cancer, which affected his voice and appearance. Kilmer has