Val Kilmer is set to appear on screen again in an unexpected development. With the help of artificial intelligence, the Top Gun star will take on a major role in a film release following his death. Kilmer had been cast in the role before his passing,

Mercedes Kilmer said her father, who died in 2025, "always looked at emerging technologies with optimism as a tool to expand the possibilities of storytelling."

An AI replica of actor Val Kilmer will appear in a new film. - Stephane Cardinale / Corbis contributor via Kilmer had originally been cast as a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist in the movie,

Kilmer reportedly wanted to star in "As Deep as the Grave," but his deteriorating health wouldn't allow the beloved actor to do so. That didn't stop the film from being made.

Late Batman Forever star Val Kilmer was brought to life on screen via AI. Kilmer passed away on April 1, 2025, and his fans, industry colleagues, and well-wishers mourned his unfortunate death.

The late actor's likeness is being used in a new movie, "As Deep as the Grave," with the permission of his family and estate.

Kilmer’s estate collaborated with the filmmakers to make a digital likeness of the actor, who died of cancer last year.

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