Fury Erupts as Val Kilmer’s Estate Announces Starring Role in AI Film Made From Beyond the Grave

A trailer unveiled at a Las Vegas trade show revealed an indie film that uses generative AI to complete Val Kilmer’s role after his death.

The project had approval from Kilmer’s estate, but it drew heavy online criticism over the use of a deceased actor’s likeness and voice.

The backlash underscores how unsettled Hollywood’s consent standards remain for posthumous digital recreations.

The debate adds to broader industry concerns about AI, voice cloning, and the rights of actors’ estates and guilds.