Val Kilmer’s Daughter Defends The AI Resurrection of Her Dad in New Film AS DEEP AS THE GRAVE
Val Kilmer's daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, defends the use of AI to bring her father back to the screen in the upcoming film 'As Deep as the Grave'. The film's director, Coerte Voorhees, says the decision to use AI was made to honor Kilmer's involvement and passion for the project.
Val Kilmer's daughter is defending the use of AI in a new film. The upcoming indie film 'As Deep as the Grave' was originally cast with Kilmer, who died in 2025 after a battle with throat cancer. The filmmakers used generative AI to recreate his image and presence with the cooperation of Kilmer's estate and daughter. Mercedes Kilmer discussed the mixed reactions to the use of AI on the Today Show, acknowledging the fear among creatives but also seeing it as a way to protect actors' ownership of their IP. Director Coerte Voorhees said the decision to use AI was made to honor Kilmer's involvement and passion for the project. Kilmer had previously worked with AI voice technology in 'Top Gun: Maverick'.
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