Overview

• Will Forte and Val Kilmer formed a close bond during the filming of the 2010 comedy 'MacGruber' and later lived together for two and a half months in 2011.
• Kilmer initially dismissed 'The Amazing Race' but became an avid fan after watching it with Forte, leading to plans for them to compete on the show.
• Forte revealed that their agents and managers ultimately prevented them from joining 'The Amazing Race,' a decision he now calls the biggest regret of his career.
• Kilmer, known for his iconic roles in films like 'Top Gun' and 'The Doors,' passed away from pneumonia at the age of 65 on April 1, 2025.
• Forte described Kilmer as a generous, eccentric, and deeply unique individual whose presence made life more vivid for those around him.