Val Kilmer’s Voice in ‘Top Gun 2’ Was Created by A.I. Technology

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Val Kilmer reprises his role as Iceman in the new movie Top Gun: Maverick and his voice in the film was created using A.I. technology.

For those who don’t know, the 62-year-old actor was diagnosed with throat cancer and he underwent a tracheotomy in 2014. He ultimately lost his voice, according to a profile in The New York Times Magazine.

When it came time to making Top Gun 2, Tom Cruise was “adamant” that Val return for the sequel.

“He said, ‘We have to have Val, we have to have him back. We have to have him in the film,’” producer Jerry Bruckheimer told People. “And he was the driving force. We all wanted him, but Tom was really adamant that if he’s going to make another Top Gun, Val had to be in it. He’s such a fine actor, and he’s such a good individual. We had such a good time on the first one and wanted to bring some of the gang back together again.”

A recent report revealed the technology that was used to give Val a voice in the movie.

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Fortune reports that Val teamed up with tech startup Sonantic to create an A.I.-powered voice.

“From the beginning, our aim was to make a voice model that Val would be proud of,” the company’s co-founder John Flynn said. “We were eager to give him his voice back, providing a new tool for whatever creative projects are ahead.”

Val said, “As human beings, the ability to communicate is the core of our existence, and the effects from throat cancer have made it difficult for others to understand me. The chance to tell my story, in a voice that feels authentic and familiar, is an incredibly special gift.”

Val is reportedly going to be part of an exciting new series!

Source: justjared.com


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