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AI Val Kilmer role stirs debate over replacing human actors

The trailer for the western As Deep as the Grave features an AI-generated likeness of the late Val Kilmer, approved by his family and estate. Artificial performer Tilly Norwood is also set for her first feature film. These projects prompt debate over replacing human actors, with experts divided on how soon such technology might become mainstream.

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What to know

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    Coerte Voorhees directs As Deep as the Grave, which uses an AI version of Val Kilmer approved by his family.

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    Tilly Norwood is set for her feature-film debut, while experts disagree on the timeline for mainstream adoption of AI performers.

Why it matters

These examples provide concrete context for the debate over whether AI could replace human actors.

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