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Val Kilmer Lives On in AI-Enhanced Film Role

3/18/2026

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Val Kilmer was cast as Father Fintan in "As Deep as the Grave" before his death in 2025.
Director Coerte Voorhees used generative AI to include Kilmer, with support from his family.
The film tells the true story of archaeologists in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona.
Kilmer's AI-generated character reflects his real-life battle with throat cancer.
Mercedes Kilmer expressed support for the film's vision.

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Story summary

Val Kilmer was cast as Father Fintan in "As Deep as the Grave" before his death in 2025.
Director Coerte Voorhees used generative AI to include Kilmer, with support from his family.
The film tells the true story of archaeologists in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona.
Kilmer's AI-generated character reflects his real-life battle with throat cancer.
Mercedes Kilmer expressed support for the film's vision.