{"id":72930,"date":"2026-03-19T17:32:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T12:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72930"},"modified":"2026-03-19T17:32:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T12:32:05","slug":"late-hollywood-stars-role-completed-using-generative-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72930","title":{"rendered":"Late Hollywood star\u2019s role completed using generative AI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Late Hollywood actor Val Kilmer is set to appear in a new film nearly a year after his death, with filmmakers using advanced artificial intelligence to complete his unfinished role.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports, Kilmer had been cast in As Deep as the Grave but was unable to complete filming due to illness before his death in April 2025 from pneumonia.<\/p>\n<p>Director and writer Quarte Vorhees said the production team chose not to recast the role and instead used generative AI technology to recreate the actor\u2019s likeness, voice and performance.<\/p>\n<p>The filmmaker confirmed that formal permission was obtained from Kilmer\u2019s family and estate before proceeding with the project.<\/p>\n<p>The role, specifically written for Kilmer, features him as Father Fenton a Catholic priest with Native American spiritual dimensions. Vorhees said budget constraints and the inability to reshoot scenes led the team to adopt AI as a solution.<\/p>\n<p>Kilmer\u2019s daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, also endorsed the decision, noting that her father had always embraced new technologies and innovative storytelling methods.<\/p>\n<p>The development reflects a growing trend in the film industry where AI is being used to preserve and extend performances, raising both creative possibilities and ethical debates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Late Hollywood actor Val Kilmer is set to appear in a new film nearly a year after his death, with filmmakers using advanced artificial intelligence to complete his unfinished role. 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