"Mercedes Kilmer stated, 'He always looked at emerging technologies with optimism as a tool to expand the possibilities of storytelling. This spirit is something that we are all honoring within this specific film, of which he was an integral part.'"
"The use of artificial intelligence in filmmaking has been one of the most contentious topics in Hollywood in recent years, with SAG-AFTRA condemning unauthorized AI-generated performances."
Val Kilmer's digital likeness will appear in the independent film 'As Deep as the Grave' following his death. His estate approved the use of his digital replication, and his daughter noted that Kilmer embraced emerging technologies for storytelling. Kilmer passed away in April 2022 after battling throat cancer. The use of AI in filmmaking has sparked debate in Hollywood, with SAG-AFTRA emphasizing the need for consent for digital replicas, especially posthumously.
Read at ABC7 Los Angeles
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