If [actor's name spoiler-redacted] gave his official legal-permission prior to his death for his likeness to be used in future films (as well as the probability that at least one of the massive IPs he was involved with during his lifetime would do so), then he totally knew what he was getting into. This may or may not be the actual case here, but many big-name Hollywood stars are already giving their estates instructions on how to handle their particular preferences.
Somebody needs to make a film centered around an actor in the afterlife watching their likeness be used in a movie they never signed onto.
Great commentary!
If [actor's name spoiler-redacted] gave his official legal-permission prior to his death for his likeness to be used in future films (as well as the probability that at least one of the massive IPs he was involved with during his lifetime would do so), then he totally knew what he was getting into. This may or may not be the actual case here, but many big-name Hollywood stars are already giving their estates instructions on how to handle their particular preferences.
If you cant slander a dead person, but maybe you can copyright their face. For awhile anyway because everything eventually goes into public domain.