Hollywood has always toyed with the idea of immortality, but lately, it’s been doing it in high definition. Between CGI, deepfakes, and performance capture, the line between honoring an actor and digitally reviving them has never been thinner. What used to be movie magic has turned into a full-blown resurrection business – sometimes touching, sometimes deeply unsettling.
In some cases, it’s a heartfelt tribute, a chance to give a beloved figure one last moment in the spotlight. In others, it feels more like a séance disguised as spectacle, with the audience unsure whether to applaud or look away. From blockbusters to prestige TV, these digital afterlives remind us that in modern Hollywood, not even death guarantees a final curtain call.
