Val Kilmer's Daughter Defends Late Actor's AI Film Performance: 'We Have To Contend With This Technology' | Video

Val Kilmer's daughter is defending the late actor's AI resurrection for a role in the upcoming film "As Deep as the Grave." Mercedes Kilmer appeared on "The Today Show" Wednesday to address the muddled reaction to her father's likeness being used in the upcoming indie film. Val Kilmer died in 2025 after a long battle with throat cancer. He had been cast in "As Deep as the Grave" before his death but was too sick to work. The actor had previously worked with Sonantic to create an AI-powered voice to aid in his brief appearance in "Top Gun: Maverick." "It started off as a . . .