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Is it ethical to digitally recreate deceased actors in films?

For

It honors their legacy and completes unfinished work.

Against

It uses their image without their consent.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • The actor can give permission for their likeness to be used after death and under their terms.
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  • Val Kilmer himself said while still alive that he agreed with this.
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Against

  • Using AI to replace actors, resurrect the dead, and save money should be prohibited or tightly regulated.
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  • This will set a precedent where actors are disposable and replaceable.
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