Maverick producer Jerry Bruckheimer says it was an 'emotional day' filming

Top Gun: Maverick producer Jerry Bruckheimer says it was an 'emotional day' filming with Val Kilmer

The 62-year-old actor - who was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015

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famous for playing the calm,

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cool rival to Tom Cruise's Maverick in the original 1986 film.

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However, when the actor admitted in a 2013 interview will Larry King

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that he had not been approached about appearing in a proposed Top Gun sequel,

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Tom Cruise, 59, reportedly rallied the troops to ensure his buddy was included.

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In an interview with People, producer Jerry Bruckheimer declared,

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Tom said he wasn't going to make the movie without him.'

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As such, once the final script was approved,

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