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AI-rendered Val Kilmer debuts in ‘As Deep as the Grave’ trailer

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Filmmakers debuted the first trailer for "As Deep as the Grave" at CinemaCon, showcasing an AI-rendered version of Val Kilmer who died last year at 65. The controversial indie film uses artificial intelligence to recreate Kilmer's performance as a Catholic priest, with his estate's consent and compensation, after he originally signed on but withdrew due to health issues.

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