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An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film

Headline from East Idaho News, from the development of Mar 18, 2026

Newest development Mar 19, 2026 · 3 reportsAI Brings Val Kilmer Back to the Big Screen a Year After His Death

NEW YORK (AP) — A year after the actor’s death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film, in one of the boldest uses yet of artificial intelligence in moviemaking. First Line Films announced Wednesday that Kilmer has posthumously joined the cast of a film titled “As …

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    An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film

    Headline from East Idaho News ·

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    AI Brings Val Kilmer Back to the Big Screen a Year After His Death

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  1. East Idaho News

    An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film (opens East Idaho News)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — A year after the actor’s death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film, in one of the boldest uses yet of artificial intelligence in moviemaking. First Line Films announced Wednesday that Kilmer has posthumously joined the cast of a film titled “As …

  2. The Guardian

    Val Kilmer set to be be resurrected with AI for new film (opens The Guardian)

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    As Deep As the Grave, the true story of 1920s archeologists, will bring late actor back with support from his estate

  3. Variety

    Val Kilmer Resurrected by AI to Star in ‘As Deep as the Grave’ Movie — First Look (EXCLUSIVE) (opens Variety)

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    First look at Val Kilmer in his new film "As Deep As the Grave." His performance was AI generated.

  4. CNET

    AI Brings Val Kilmer Back to the Big Screen a Year After His Death (opens CNET)

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    CNET's feed description

    Kilmer's estate approves plans to use generative AI to resurrect the late actor for a role in the historical drama As Deep As the Grave.

  5. Digital Trends

    AI is reviving Val Kilmer in the upcoming film “As Deep as the Grave” (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    As Deep as the Grave uses AI to restore Val Kilmer’s presence in a role written for him, with his family backing the decision despite ongoing debates around technology in filmmaking.

  6. Rolling Stone

    An AI Val Kilmer Is Starring in a New Movie (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Kilmer’s estate gave the 'As Deep as the Grave' team permission to use his likeness.

  7. Breitbart News

    Val Kilmer Resurrected by AI to Star in Upcoming Film 'As Deep as the Grave' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Prolific actor Val Kilmer, who died last year at the age of 65, has reportedly been resurrected by artificial intelligence (AI) to star in a new film called "As Deep as the Grave."

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