Who would’ve guessed that Val Kilmer’s best role in years would be in the glitchy, hypnotic new video for experimental electronic musician Oneohtrix Point Never’s “Animals.” But here we are.
The haunting clip shows a haggard Kilmer sitting and rocking on a bed, his eyes mostly closed in what appears to be contemplation as the video flickers in and out of rhythm with the song.
Had been wanting to do something with Rick for a while. Got the idea to film Val listening to 'Animals'. The effect of Rick cutting frames-
— oneohtrix point never (@0PN) October 19, 2016
… out looks like strobes but it's actually missing frames. which is how you get that beautiful wiggling.
— oneohtrix point never (@0PN) October 19, 2016
Between this and rumors of his appearance in Top Gun 2, it seems as though we may finally be getting the Val Kilmer comeback we all deserve. Watch the full video below.
