AI Resurrects Val Kilmer in New Film

0:00It's March 18th. Let's get into entertainment and celebrity news. A year after Val Kilmer's death, producers are using artificial intelligence to bring a digital version of the actor to an independent film called As. Deep as the Grave, Kilmer had agreed to star in it before passing away last April at age 65, but his health kept him from filming. His estate approved the AI recreation, and they're getting paid for it. Earlier this week, the team behind the movie announced the news. Kilmer dealt with throat cancer starting in 2014, which led to surgeries and the loss of his speaking voice. He had already used AI tech to recreate that voice for his last role in Top Gun Maverick back in 2022. His daughter Mercedes supports the project, saying it matches her father's positive view on new tech for better stories. In Hollywood, AI in films stirs big debates with actors unions like SAG, after setting strict rules on consent for digital doubles, even after death. The filmmakers say they followed all those guidelines to handle the right, especially

1:02with the late actor's family. Kilmer connected deeply with the story five years ago because of its cultural ties to his Native American heritage. Producers hope to find a distributor soon, and release the film later this year, working closely with Mercedes on her dad's vision. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.