Legacy Reimagined: Val Kilmer's Digital Return

Mercedes Kilmer supports the use of AI to recreate her late father's presence in a new film, highlighting the potential for actors to control their digital likenesses. Val Kilmer, who appeared as a priest in 'As Deep as the Grave,' was digitally brought to life with the aid of his estate and AI technology.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Los Angeles | Updated: 30-04-2026 14:17 IST | Created: 30-04-2026 14:17 IST
Legacy Reimagined: Val Kilmer's Digital Return

Val Kilmer's daughter, Mercedes, has voiced her support for the AI-generated portrayal of her late father in the upcoming indie film, 'As Deep as the Grave.'

The project represents a groundbreaking precedent for actors to own their digital likenesses, she remarked.

Although Kilmer could not film his scenes due to illness, AI technology allowed him to play a prominent role posthumously.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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