Val Kilmer's daughter doubles down on late actor's AI performance: 'We have to contend with this technology'
Val Kilmer's daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, defends the use of AI to depict her late father in the new film 'As Deep as the Grave', stating that the family had to contend with the technology. The film's production followed SAG guidelines and compensated the Kilmer estate for the AI appearance.
Val Kilmer's family is backing the decision to use AI to depict him in the new film 'As Deep as the Grave'. The actor, who died in April 2025 at 65 after being diagnosed with throat cancer, was cast in the movie in 2020 but couldn't play the role due to his health. Mercedes Kilmer, Val's daughter, explained that the AI performance started as a way to overcome his illness but evolved into setting a precedent for other actors. The production adhered to SAG guidelines and compensated the Kilmer estate. The film's director, Coerte Voorhees, stated that the Kilmer family emphasized the importance of the movie to Val Kilmer.
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