An AI Val Kilmer is starring in a new movie
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ROLLING STONE — On Sunday, March 16, actor Val Kilmer was honored at the 2026 Oscars In Memoriam segment for his roles in films like The Doors, Tombstone, Batman Forever, and Top Gun. But while most people consider his appearance in Top Gun: Maverick as his last role, production company First Line Films says there’s one more movie Kilmer was a part of — one he never even filmed.
On March 18, Kilmer’s estate and First Line Films announced that the upcoming drama biopic As Deep as the Grave will feature an AI-generated version of the late actor.
Kilmer had been cast as Catholic priest Father Fintan, but was never able to make it on set because of his health struggles and eventual death in 2025.
According to Variety, the film will use generative AI to re-create Kilmer’s likeness for his performance. It’s unclear what programs were used and how much screen time Kilmer’s likeness has in the film.
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