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AI Brings Val Kilmer Back to Screen
19 Aug
Summary
- Val Kilmer digitally resurrected for 'As Deep as the Grave' film.
- AI recreated Kilmer's likeness using old photos and voice recordings.
- His estate granted permission and was compensated for AI usage.
Val Kilmer has been brought back to the screen posthumously through AI technology in the upcoming film, "As Deep as the Grave." The production utilized extensive archives of Kilmer's images and pre-tracheotomy voice recordings to recreate his likeness, primarily from his 90s film era.
The late actor's estate granted writer-director Coerte Voorhees explicit permission to use Kilmer's likeness. This decision was made with the understanding that SAG guidelines were followed and that Kilmer's estate received compensation for his AI-driven appearance. Director Voorhees emphasized Kilmer's passion for the story.
Kilmer's daughter, Mercedes, has publicly supported the project, stating her father's optimism towards emerging technologies in storytelling. She believes this AI use sets a precedent, suggesting that proactive licensing is a viable way to manage such advancements and maintain connections with past artists.
The film, which also features Abigail Lawrie, Tom Felton, Wes Studi, and Abigail Breslin, is expected to have a three-hour runtime. Kilmer is anticipated to appear in approximately one-third of the screen time. A release date for "As Deep as the Grave" has not yet been announced.
