Kilmer to follow Schwarzenegger into politics?

Actor Val Kilmer is turning to Hollywood pal Arnold Schwarzenegger for advice about politics - he wants to become a state governor.

The 'Batman Forever' star, 48, is serious about running for office in New Mexico - where he owns a huge ranch - and is hoping to get some tips about the stresses of the job from movie action man-turned-Governor of California Schwarzenegger.

Kilmer says: "I plan to sit down with Arnold Schwarzenegger. I'm approaching this as a serious endeavour. But being famous as an actor is one thing - they take no prisoners in politics."