AI-generated Val Kilmer movie debuts trailer, creators defend digital resurrection of late actor

CBC — Apr 16, 18:10 PM

A darkened room with a large screen is shown.</p><p>On the screen a man appears to be crouching in front of a young girl. https://i.cbc.ca/ais/d2c90b9f-7001-48dc-99f6-b59039a2e3b9,1776358135054/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C156%2C4623%2C2600%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="People watch a trailer for the upcoming film As Deep as the Grave, featuring a character played by a generative AI version of Val Kilmer at CinemaCon on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas." width="620" />

The filmmakers behind As Deep as the Grave, the indie film that is using an artificial intelligence-rendered version of Val Kilmer in a prominent role, debuted a first look at the recreated actor Wednesday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.

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