US EditionAn AI-Rendered Val Kilmer Will Posthumously Appear in a New Film
Filmmakers use AI to recreate Val Kilmer for a leading role about a year after his death, marking a notable advancement in posthumous digital performances.
- A generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film, according to reports by filmmakers, about a year after Kilmer's death.
- Earlier this month, an image of Val Kilmer appeared in an in memoriam segment at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards, held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, a year after the actor's death.
- Using generative AI, the filmmakers recreated Kilmer's likeness to include him in the cast, reported by Chris Pizzello of the Associated Press.
- During the March 22 event, Kilmer's image was featured in the Actor Awards in memoriam segment at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
- The Associated Press reported by Chris Pizzello described the development as a notable use of artificial intelligence in moviemaking, highlighting its significance.
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an image of Val Kilmer is seen during the in memoriam during the 32nd Annual Actor Awards on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) By JAKE COYLE 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...
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