Hollywood AI-listers: is the tech ready to rival flesh-and-blood film stars?

The Guardian examines whether AI-generated actors can compete with real performers: an AI likeness of Val Kilmer stars in the western As Deep as the Grave, and synthetic "starlet" Tilly Norwood is set for her feature debut in Misaligned. Experts are split, with some arguing AI captures only surface texture while others point to rapid progress in AI video.

• An AI likeness of Val Kilmer stars in the western As Deep as the Grave, approved by his family
• Synthetic actress Tilly Norwood is set for her feature debut in Misaligned
• Higgsfield AI released two fully AI-generated features in two weeks and a month
• Framestore's chief creative officer doubts AI can capture genuine emotion