"Mercedes confirmed that Val 'approved the use of AI so that he could complete and be part of this film,' adding that 'if we're going to have [AI], we can make things that expand the possibilities of what we can do as humans, not to replace them.'"
"Mercedes said that 'it's so fascinating to see the responses, and they are really justified.' However, she felt that the way this has been approached involves 'solidifying structures for actors to own their licensing and have rights...'"
"'It started off as something to overcome the limitations of his illness, but then it evolved into something where he really was like, 'Oh wait, I have a chance to actually set a precedent, that now other actors will say, well, Val Kilmer, they structured his contract in that way.'"
"Mercedes noted that a lot of the negative responses she's seen have come from 'people that maybe have a more precarious position in the industry are worried and see AI as a threat, which is absolutely valid - younger actors and musicians.'"
Val Kilmer's daughter, Mercedes, defended the use of generative AI to feature her father's likeness in 'As Deep as the Grave.' She stated that Val approved the AI use to complete his role. Mercedes acknowledged the justified negative reactions but emphasized the need for structures to ensure actors' rights and compensation. She believes this project could set a historic precedent for future actors regarding AI use in film, transforming limitations into opportunities for the industry.
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