Val Kilmer’s Bold Move: Rejecting a Shocking Joke in “MacGruber”
Hold onto your coffee mugs, because I have to spill some *seriously* juicy tea about Val Kilmer and his role in the 2010 comedy “MacGruber”! So, picture this: Val Kilmer, the legendary actor known for his iconic roles in movies like *Top Gun* and *Batman Forever*, decided to step into the wild world of spoof comedy as the villain Dieter Von Cunth. I mean, who wouldn’t want to get a little zany, right? But wait—there’s a twist! During a recent episode of The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers podcast, Jorma Taccone, one of the film’s directors, revealed that Kilmer flat-out refused to participate in a particularly outrageous joke. You know, the one where they wanted to chop off his character’s penis and, um, shove it in his mouth? YIKES! I mean, talk about a hard pass!
Taccone recounted how Kilmer was game for a lot of the film’s absurdity, but when it came to that *specific* gag, he said, “No, thank you!” And honestly, can you blame him? Later, Meyers chimed in, saying it was probably for the best considering how things turned out—nobody wants to be talked about for that kind of scene, especially after Kilmer’s passing on April 1 at the age of 65.
Can I just say, I think Kilmer’s decision to opt out of that cringe-worthy moment was a stroke of genius! And it also makes you wonder how he felt diving into such a zany project in the first place. It turns out he only read the script for the first time during a table read! Can you imagine? Just showing up, not knowing what you’re getting into, and then totally nailing the part! Taccone reminisced about how the entire cast was just thrilled to have him there, and Forte even mentioned that they were surprised he agreed to join the madness at all. Talk about a leap of faith!
Kilmer was already a massive star, so it’s fascinating to think about how he could just pop in to do a favor for a bunch of lesser-known comedians. And you know what? He did not disappoint. The camaraderie that blossomed between Kilmer and Forte on set was palpable, and it’s heartwarming to hear Forte describe Kilmer as “the most unique person I’ve ever met.” Awww, my heart!
So, here’s the tea: Kilmer had the foresight to steer clear of the *most* absurd joke in the film, proving he knew how to balance humor with dignity. Honestly, who wouldn’t love to see more of that in Hollywood? This story just adds another layer to Kilmer’s legacy—one of talent, humor, and, dare I say, wisdom! Alright, I need to calm down after all this excitement.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, The Lonely Island Podcast
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
