AI-generated Val Kilmer to star in new movie a year after actors’ death | Ents & Arts News
AI-generated Val Kilmer to star in new movie a year after actors’ death | Ents & Arts News
Publish Date: 2026-03-19 07:31:00
Source Domain: news.sky.com
- Val Kilmer will posthumously star in “As Deep As the Grave,” an action-adventure film, a year after his death from pneumonia.
- First Line Films used generative artificial intelligence (AI) to complete Kilmer’s role as a Native American spiritualist Catholic priest, Father Fintan.
- Kilmer was unable to film due to illness but had previously expressed a spiritual connection to the character.
- The filmmakers worked closely with Kilmer’s daughter, Mercedes, and his estate to ensure the character was portrayed authentically.
- The AI technology utilized is described as “state-of-the-art” but the specifics have not been revealed by the production company.
- The film follows the archaeological excavations of Ann Morris and explores the traditions of the Navajo people in the Canyon de Chelly area.
- This project follows Kilmer’s use of similar AI technology in “Top Gun: Maverick,” where his damaged voice was reconstructed for a new performance.
- The film industry has been grappling with the implications of advancing AI, as seen with the recent debate around the use of AI-generated actors and other AI-related challenges.
