Is Tanner Buchanan Related to Val Kilmer? The Truth Behind the Rumor

Tanner Buchanan is a rising star in Hollywood, best known for his roles as Robby Keene in Netflix’s Cobra Kai and Cameron Kweller in He’s All That. The 22-year-old actor has been compared to many other celebrities, but one of the most persistent rumors is that he is related to Val Kilmer, the iconic actor who played Batman, Jim Morrison, and Iceman.

The resemblance between the two actors is undeniable. They both have similar facial features, blond hair, blue eyes, and a charismatic screen presence. They also share a passion for acting and have appeared in a variety of genres, from comedy to action to drama. But are they really related by blood?

The short answer is no. Tanner Buchanan and Val Kilmer are not related, at least not as far as we can tell. They have different parents, different backgrounds, and different surnames. Tanner was born in Ohio to Steve and Marlona Buchanan, while Val was born in California to Eugene and Gladys Kilmer. Tanner has one older sister, Madison, while Val has two brothers, Mark and Wesley.

How the rumor started

The rumor that Tanner Buchanan and Val Kilmer are related probably started because of their striking physical similarity and their involvement in similar projects. Tanner has been praised for his performance as Robby Keene, the son of Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) in Cobra Kai, the sequel series to The Karate Kid movies. Val Kilmer also starred in a martial arts-themed movie, The Saint (1997), where he played Simon Templar, a master of disguise and combat.

Another possible connection is that Tanner Buchanan will reprise his role as Robby Keene in Top Gun: Maverick (2022), the sequel to the 1986 blockbuster Top Gun, where Val Kilmer played Tom “Iceman” Kazansky, the rival and later friend of Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise). Tanner has expressed his excitement for working with Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise in the upcoming movie.

What they have said about each other

Tanner Buchanan and Val Kilmer have not publicly commented on their rumored relationship, but they have shown mutual respect and admiration for each other’s work. Tanner has said that he looks up to Val Kilmer as an actor and that he would love to play his son or a younger version of him in a movie. He has also said that he is a fan of Val Kilmer’s movies, especially Tombstone (1993), where he played Doc Holliday.

Val Kilmer has also shown support for Tanner Buchanan and his projects. He has posted on his social media accounts about Cobra Kai and He’s All That, praising Tanner’s acting skills and congratulating him on his success. He has also shared photos of himself with Tanner and other cast members of Top Gun: Maverick, expressing his excitement for the movie.

Conclusion

Tanner Buchanan and Val Kilmer are not related by blood, but they share a lot of similarities as actors and as people. They have both proven their versatility and talent in various roles and genres, and they have both earned the respect and admiration of their fans and peers. They also seem to have a friendly and professional relationship with each other, which will hopefully translate into great chemistry on screen. We look forward to seeing them together in Top Gun: Maverick next year.

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