Kilmer has been lobbying to have a part in the sequel, reminding Cruise via Instagram earlier this year that Iceman won the Top Gun Trophy in the original film, USAToday reported.
Kilmer, 58, confirmed last year that he had been battling throat cancer, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
"Top Gun: Maverick" is scheduled to hit the big screen in July 2019.
Credit: Noel Vasquez
Credit: Noel Vasquez
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