Peter Cushing is set to rise again thanks to AI.
The upcoming documentary Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters, which is set to launch on Sky Arts on Halloween, will be treated to a “powerful and poignant reveal of Hammer royalty,” Sky said, with what is being described as a “special homage” to Cushing, according to a report on Deadline.
As many might recall, this isn’t the first time Cushing has reappeared thanks to AI. In 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story his likeness was used to revive the character of Grand Moff Tarkin.
Ben Field, who runs Deep Fusion, said the Hammer doc resurrection has secured all necessary permissions. The decision to resurrect Cushing is “tied to his significance to the Hammer legacy,” he added. “As a figure central to Hammer’s success, Cushing’s presence is crucial to telling the story authentically,” he added. “His work, particularly alongside Christopher Lee, was instrumental in shaping the brand and legacy of Hammer Films. Including him allows the project to honor the spirit and impact he had on the studio and its fans, creating a connection between the past and this new exploration.”
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