Despite being slated to pass away from pneumonia at the age of 65 on April 1, 2025, actor Val Kilmer is set to make a surprising appearance on the big screen in 2026. He will star in the independent film « As Deep as the Grave », where an AI-generated rendition of him will portray the character he was initially cast as in 2020. This groundbreaking posthumous role has been made possible with the full consent of his family, who will also receive compensation for the use of his likeness and performance.
