Val Kilmer needed to bow out of Willow collection for well being causes

Regardless of a want to reprise his position as Madmartigan, Val Kilmer was compelled out of his position within the Willow TV collection resulting from well being considerations in the course of the pandemic.

In accordance with showrunner Jonathan Kasdan, “As COVID overtook the world, it grew to become insurmountable…We had been prepping within the spring of the yr that it was most taking place. And Val reluctantly didn’t really feel he might come out.”

Val Kilmer wished to be a part of the challenge–as did followers, contemplating Madmartigan is likely one of the most beloved characters within the 1988 Ron Howard film. Nevertheless, simply because Kilmer isn’t it season one doesn’t imply he can’t flip up sooner or later. “We wished to depart open the door to any chance sooner or later and likewise honor the spirit of him…We’ve tried to do this and work with him in a method so that he’s felt and heard, if not seen.”

It was introduced earlier this yr that Val Kilmer was actively concerned within the challenge, however his oft-discussed well being–notably throat most cancers, which finally precipitated him to have his voice lowered to a rasp–resulted in him sitting out. His bodily presence is definitely missed within the collection, so hopefully he could be labored into future seasons.

Nevertheless, Val Kilmer was capable of flip up for a small position on this yr’s Prime Gun: Maverick, which he proudly wedged his method into, writing, “It didn’t matter that the producers didn’t contact me. Because the Temptations sang within the heyday of Motown soul, ‘ain’t too proud to beg.’ I’d not solely contact the producers however create heartrending scenes with Iceman.”

Willow premiered on Disney+ final month, with the primary season set to conclude in January.

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