새 영화 트레일러, 고 발 킬머의 최초 AI‑생성 퍼포먼스 공개

Source: Slashdot

트레일러 공개

A trailer has been released for the first film to star an authorised generative‑AI version of a major Hollywood actor, as reported by The Guardian (source).

AI 제작 과정

• Voice synthesis – The production partnered with UK‑based company Sonantic to generate an AI speaking voice for Val Kilmer, using archival recordings.
• Visual deep‑fake – Kilmer’s estate and his daughter Mercedes collaborated with the filmmakers to create a digital likeness of the actor.
• Union compliance – Writer‑director Coerte Voorhees confirmed that the production followed SAG‑AFTRA guidelines and that Kilmer’s estate was financially compensated for the use of archival material.

영화 세부 정보

As Deep As the Grave is a western in which Kilmer appears as Father Fintan, a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist. The AI‑generated performance accounts for roughly an hour of the film’s running time.

반응

• The Hollywood Reporter notes that “Kilmer’s likeness can be seen portraying Father Fintan” (link).
• The AV Club described the trailer as a “ghoulish puppet show” (link).
• Variety reported that the filmmakers provided extensive disclaimers, emphasizing Kilmer’s desire to be part of the project despite his illness and the family’s endorsement (link).
• Australia’s ABC News highlighted the filmmakers’ claim that the trailer aims to demonstrate a positive use of AI in Hollywood, while noting that some social‑media users called the trailer “terrifying” and “disgusting” (link).
• Mashable quoted a viewer: “Very fitting that this trailer includes a scene where a corpse is unceremoniously yanked out of the ground,” and reported that online commenters labeled the trailer “disgusting and disrespectful” for both reanimating Kilmer and the precedent it could set for the industry (source).

업계 반응

The production’s adherence to SAG‑AFTRA guidelines and the financial compensation to Kilmer’s estate have been cited as steps toward responsible AI usage in film. However, the mixed public reaction underscores ongoing debates about ethical considerations, consent, and the potential impact of AI‑generated performances on the broader film industry.