An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film in which the actor passed away a year ago. A generative AI version of Kilmer will co-star in an independent film, marking a significant advancement in the use of artificial intelligence in moviemaking. The film, titled “As Deep as the Grave,” features Kilmer’s digital replication after he was unable to perform due to health issues before his death. Kilmer’s estate has granted permission for his digital likeness to be used, and compensation is being provided to his estate. Val Kilmer died in April last year at the age of 65.
(FACT CHECK: Val Kilmer died from pneumonia last year at the age of 65)
