An AI-generated version of the late Val Kilmer appears in the trailer for the indie drama As Deep as the Grave, unveiled at CinemaCon. The digital performance, created from archival footage and voice recordings, was approved by Kilmer’s estate and his daughter Mercedes. Filmmakers used the technology to keep the actor’s role as Father Fintan intact after his death in 2025. The move adds the project to a growing list of movies that employ synthetic likenesses, prompting debate within the industry and concerns voiced by SAG‑AFTRA about future use of AI‑crafted performances. Read more →