Val Kilmer's Daughter Defends AI Use for His Film Role

Val Kilmer's daughter has defended the use of generative AI to bring her father back to the big screen for a new film role, stating that the family is fine with the technology and that society must contend with it.

29 Apr, 17:33 — 29 Apr, 19:39

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The use of generative AI to recreate deceased actors for film roles raises significant ethical and creative questions. This story highlights the evolving landscape of filmmaking and the potential for AI to both honor and exploit an actor's legacy, prompting discussions about consent, authenticity, and the future of performance.

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varietyMostly Factual127d ago

Val Kilmer’s Daughter Defends Using AI to Resurrect Him for New Movie: ‘We Have to Contend With This Technology One Way or the Other’

Val Kilmer’s daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, is defending the late actor’s AI-generated appearance in the upcoming indie film “As Deep as the Grave.” Kilmer’s image and likeness were recreated using generative AI for the film with the cooperation of his estate and daughter. The actor, who died in 2025 after battling throat cancer, was cast in […]

By Arushi Jacob

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual127d ago

Val Kilmer Is Back on the Big Screen Via Generative AI. His Family Is Fine With It

"We have to contend with this technology one way or the other," says Mercedes Kilmer, his daughter. "And avoiding it, it’s not necessarily the way"

By Andy Greene

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First report: variety · 29 Apr, 17:33|Full coverage: 3 · 3h|Window: 3h

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Val Kilmer’s Daughter Defends Using AI to Resurrect Him for New Movie: ‘We Have to Contend With This Technology One Way or the Other’

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rolling-stone29 Apr, 19:39

Val Kilmer Is Back on the Big Screen Via Generative AI. His Family Is Fine With It

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Val Kilmer's Daughter Defends AI Use for His Film Role

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Val Kilmer’s Daughter Defends Using AI to Resurrect Him for New Movie: ‘We Have to Contend With This Technology One Way or the Other’

Val Kilmer Is Back on the Big Screen Via Generative AI. His Family Is Fine With It

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Val Kilmer’s Daughter Defends Using AI to Resurrect Him for New Movie: ‘We Have to Contend With This Technology One Way or the Other’

Val Kilmer Is Back on the Big Screen Via Generative AI. His Family Is Fine With It

Kćerka Vala Kilmera brani korištenje AI alata za očevu ulogu u novom filmu: Dobila sam dobre reakcije

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