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Val Kilmer returns to screen via AI in new film trailer
Original: Val Kilmer returns via AI in 'As Deep as the Grave' trailer
A trailer for 'As Deep as the Grave' shows Val Kilmer returning to the screen through AI technology, reviving the actor's likeness and voice after his death in April 2025. The project is drawing attention for how digital recreation is being used to bring late performers back to film, reigniting debate over consent, authenticity and the future of posthumous performances.
Why now: People are reacting to the striking and controversial use of AI to recreate a beloved late actor's performance.
Val KilmerAs Deep as the Grave
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