An AI replica of actor Val Kilmer will appear in a new film. Credit: Stephane Cardinale / Corbis contributor via Kilmer had ...

As Deep as the Grave uses AI to restore Val Kilmer’s presence in a role written for him, with his family backing the decision despite ongoing debates around technology in filmmaking.

Kilmer’s estate collaborated with the filmmakers to make a digital likeness of the actor, who died of cancer last year.

The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave” said they obtained permission from the late actor’s estate to use his likeness.

On Sunday, March 16, actor Val Kilmer was honored at the 2026 Oscars In Memoriam segment for his roles in films like The Doors, Tombstone, Batman Forever, and Top Gun. But while most people consider ...

Five years prior to his death in 2025, Val Kilmer was cast as Father Fintan, a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist, in “As Deep as the Grave.” But Kilmer, who was battling throat cancer, ...

Almost a year after his death, a new movie will feature the likeness of late "Top Gun" star Val Kilmer using generative AI.

Val Kilmer is seen during the in memoriam during the 32nd Annual Actor Awards on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Shrine ...

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