TMDb/Canyon of the Dead Movie Val Kilmer returns via AI in a new Western. See his digital likeness as a priest in a role written for him, supported by his estate. March 19, 2026 AceShowbiz - The late Val Kilmer is set to appear once again on screen through the use of generative AI in the upcoming Western film As Deep as the Grave. Although Kilmer passed away in 2025, his digital likeness has been recreated with the full support of his family and estate, allowing the actor's presence to be felt in a project that was deeply meaningful to him.