Val Kilmer is reportedly set to sign up to star in a sequel to his 1985 comedy "Real Genius." The "Tombstone" star recently announced his intentions to take on more comedic roles in the future in a bid to alter his Hollywood image and take his career to a new level.

In the original 80s project Kilmer played Chris Knight, one of two brilliant teenagers who head a team of young geniuses developing a laser for what they believe is a class project and later discover that their professor intends to turn their work over to the government for use as a weapon.

Wouldn't this be neat if it were true?

Val Kilmer is reportedly set to sign up to star in a sequel to his 1985 comedy "Real Genius." The "Tombstone" star recently announced his intentions to take on more comedic roles in the future in a bid to alter his Hollywood image and take his career to a new level.

It's gonna go to a new level alright... straight down.

Sorry, I mean, Real Genius is kind of a geek/nerd cult classic -- I own a copy -- but I really don't think he's gonna get much traction out of a sequel. I just can't imagine what's going to work.