{"id":1885119,"date":"2026-04-16T07:08:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T04:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1885119"},"modified":"2026-04-16T07:08:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T04:08:58","slug":"val-kilmer-ai-deepfake-in-as-deep-as-the-grave-trailer-sparks-outrage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1885119","title":{"rendered":"Val Kilmer AI deepfake in ‘As Deep as the Grave’ trailer sparks outrage"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Val Kilmer AI deepfake film As Deep as the Grave<\/em><\/a> has just released its first trailer. The internet has responded with overwhelming disgust.<\/p>\n

A widely recognised actor known for his roles in films such as Top Gun<\/em>, Batman Forever<\/em>, and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang<\/em>, Kilmer died from pneumonia last April at 65 years old<\/a>. Upcoming film As Deep as the Grave<\/em> has now used generative AI to create a digital puppet in Kilmer’s likeness, having it portray a character appearing in “a significant part” of the historical film<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As Deep as the Grave<\/em> follows married archaeologists Ann Axtell Morris (Abigail Lawrie) and Earl H. Morris (Tom Felton), who conducted fieldwork in the U.S. southwest during the 1920s. Kilmer’s AI-generated likeness will be used to depict Father Fintan, a Catholic priest who is also a Native American spiritualist. The film also features Abigail Breslin, Wes Studi, and Finn Jones.<\/p>\n

Though Kilmer was cast in As Deep as the Grave <\/em>prior to his death, delays in production and issues with his health meant he never shot any scenes. Kilmer had previously given a tech-assisted performance in Top Gun: Maverick<\/em>, which digitally altered his real voice<\/a>. He also worked with UK company Sonantic to create an AI speaking voice<\/a> based on his old recordings. However, As Deep as the Grave<\/em> will be the first time his likeness and voice will be completely AI-generated in a film.<\/p>\n

“Very fitting that this trailer includes a scene where a corpse is unceremoniously yanked out of the ground,” read one of the top comments on As Deep as the Grave<\/em>‘s trailer at time of writing.<\/p>\n

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