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Director Slams Val Kilmer as ‘Worst Human Being’ After Death
celebrity1 day ago

Director Slams Val Kilmer as ‘Worst Human Being’ After Death

Late director Adam Marcus blasted the deceased Val Kilmer on social media, calling him the “worst human being I’ve ever known” and defending his on-set criticisms; Kilmer, who died in 2025 after a throat cancer battle, had faced public misgivings from filmmakers in the past, including Joel Schumacher, while Kilmer himself had defended his conduct in 2003. The piece also contextualizes Kilmer’s iconic roles (Heat,Top Gun) and notes the broader celebrity-obsessed angle of the coverage.

via The Daily Beast|
#adam-marcus#celebrity#conspiracy
Director Calls Val Kilmer 'Worst Human' Amid On-Set Allegations
entertainment1 day ago

Director Calls Val Kilmer 'Worst Human' Amid On-Set Allegations

Director Adam Marcus publicly blasted Val Kilmer as 'the worst human being I've ever known' after alleging on-set chaos on the 2008 film Conspiracy, including physical abuse, sexual harassment of a female cast, heavy intoxication, and chronic lateness; the remarks, shared in a now-deleted post, come alongside longtime industry criticisms of Kilmer and a nod to Cher's remarks following Kilmer's death in 2025.

via HuffPost|
#adam-marcus#conspiracy-film#entertainment
Conspiracy Director Slams Val Kilmer as the 'Worst Human Being' He’s Known
entertainment2 days ago

Conspiracy Director Slams Val Kilmer as the 'Worst Human Being' He’s Known

Director Adam Marcus of the 2008 film Conspiracy claims Val Kilmer was the 'worst human being I’ve ever known' on set in a Threads post, recounting a difficult experience. Kilmer died at 65 last April, and the piece also notes his notorious on-set clashes and mentions Kilmer's posthumous AI-augmented role in As Deep as the Grave, a project supported by his daughter.

via Far Out Magazine|
#adam-marcus#ai-in-film#conspiracy
Kilmer Family Defends AI-Generated Posthumous Role in Indie Film
entertainment1 month ago

Kilmer Family Defends AI-Generated Posthumous Role in Indie Film

Val Kilmer’s daughter Mercedes Kilmer defends the use of AI to recreate his likeness for the posthumous indie film As Deep as the Grave, with Kilmer’s estate cooperation; the project aims to honor him and advance storytelling while sparking debate over AI’s rights and its impact on actors, noting his prior collaboration with Sonantic on an AI voice.

via Variety|
#ai#as-deep-as-the-grave#entertainment
Val Kilmer Returns on Screen Through AI in New Indie Trailer
entertainment1 month ago

Val Kilmer Returns on Screen Through AI in New Indie Trailer

Val Kilmer’s AI-generated likeness headlines the trailer for the indie film As Deep as the Grave, with Kilmer's daughter Mercedes blessing the use of digital recreations to portray Father Fintan after the actor’s death in 2025. The trailer debuted at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, highlighting ongoing debates about posthumous digital likeness rights in Hollywood, while co-stars Abigail Lawrie, Tom Felton and Abigail Breslin round out the cast.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#ai-in-film#as-deep-as-the-grave#cinemacon
AI Brings Val Kilmer Back to Life in As Deep as the Grave Trailer
entertainment1 month ago

AI Brings Val Kilmer Back to Life in As Deep as the Grave Trailer

Variety reports that the historical drama As Deep as the Grave uses generative AI to include Val Kilmer in the film after his 2025 death, with Kilmer’s estate and daughter Mercedes collaborating and SAG guidelines followed. The CinemaCon trailer shows Kilmer at multiple ages as Father Fintan, with the filmmakers relying on archival material to realize his performance and emphasizing an ethical, necessity‑driven use of the technology.

via Variety|
#ai#as-deep-as-the-grave#cinemacon
AI Kilmer to Star in Posthumous Film
entertainment2 months ago

AI Kilmer to Star in Posthumous Film

Val Kilmer will appear in the upcoming film As Deep As The Grave through an AI recreation using archival footage and voice, with involvement from his daughter Mercedes and son Jack, despite Kilmer never filming scenes five years after signing on; the project aims for 2026 distribution. The piece also previews trailers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Sophy Romvari’s Blue Heron, and Dune: Part Three.

via AV Club|
#ai-recreation#as-deep-as-the-grave#entertainment
AI-Resurrected Val Kilmer to Star in Indie Drama, Sparking Likeness Debate
entertainment2 months ago

AI-Resurrected Val Kilmer to Star in Indie Drama, Sparking Likeness Debate

Val Kilmer will appear in the indie drama As Deep as the Grave using AI-generated likeness and voice, with Kilmer’s estate and family backing the project. The film blends younger Kilmer imagery with footage from his final years to portray a priest, raising ongoing questions about consent and the use of an actor’s likeness in cinema while noting SAG guidelines and family support.

via Variety|
#ai-generated-performance#entertainment#estate-involvement
Greta Lee's Inspiring Journey: From Losing a Role to Finding Freedom as Val Kilmer
entertainment2 years ago

Greta Lee's Inspiring Journey: From Losing a Role to Finding Freedom as Val Kilmer

Greta Lee discusses her breakout moment at 40, starring in "Past Lives" and voicing a character in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse." She reveals that her inspiration to pursue acting came from watching Val Kilmer in "The Saint." Lee's performance in "Past Lives" has garnered praise and Oscar buzz. She reflects on the unique portrayal of her character and her experience as a bilingual actress. Despite struggling to land roles in the past, she feels grateful for the opportunities she has now.

via Variety|
#entertainment#greta-lee#past-lives
Cillian Murphy's Unexpected Revelation About Playing Batman in Christopher Nolan's 'Dark Knight' Trilogy
entertainment2 years ago

Cillian Murphy's Unexpected Revelation About Playing Batman in Christopher Nolan's 'Dark Knight' Trilogy

Cillian Murphy reveals that he auditioned for the role of Batman in Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins" but knew he was wrong for the part. Instead, he was cast as the villain Scarecrow. Murphy tried on Val Kilmer's Batsuit for the screen test, describing it as a challenging process. Despite not being the right fit for Batman, Murphy enjoyed the opportunity to wear the iconic suit and audition for Nolan. He praised Christian Bale for his portrayal of Bruce Wayne in the "Dark Knight" trilogy.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#batman#christopher-nolan#cillian-murphy