Kaylee Hottle's sister is taking on the late actress' final movie role.

The 18-year-old actress had been due to star in What Doesn't Kill Us before she was killed in a car crash in July, and now it has been revealed filmmakers will "honour [her] memory" by casting her older sister, Jasmine Hottle, in the role she had been due to play.

Writer and producer Andy Mingo told People magazine: "Like Kaylee, Jasmine is deaf, and her involvement allows us to honour Kaylee's memory while continuing the work she was going to be part of.

"Kaylee's passing was an unimaginable tragedy, and her loss is felt deeply by everyone involved with the project.

"When we began discussing how to move forward, the possibility of Jasmine taking on her sister's role emerged as something particularly meaningful."

What Doesn't Kill Us features an ensemble cast made up entirely of actors with disabilities, including Alaqua Cox and Maddie Haining, and it follows a group who discover that characteristics society has viewed as limitations may be extraordinary strengths.

Andy added: "As filmmakers, we've been committed from the beginning to authentic disability representation, both in front of and behind the camera.

"We believe audiences are ready for a different kind of superhero story, one in which disability isn't something to be overcome or erased, but an essential part of what makes these characters extraordinary.

"For us, Jasmine stepping into Kaylee's role isn't simply a casting replacement. It's an opportunity to preserve something of Kaylee's legacy while telling a story that we hope will resonate with audiences far beyond the disability community."

Kaylee's passing was previously announced on Facebook by her father Joshua, who, like his daughters, is deaf.

He captioned the video statement, which he had given using American Sign Language (ASL): "I am taking a flight that I would never like to take."

In a statement on Instagram, the Texas School for the Deaf wrote: "Our hearts are with Kaylee's family, friends, classmates, and everyone who knew and loved her during this incredibly difficult time."

Kaylee's Godzilla vs. Kong co-stars Millie Bobby Brown and Rebecca Hall also paid tribute to the late star.

Sharing a black and white screenshot of Kaylee from Godzilla vs. Kong on her Instagram Stories, Millie wrote: "I'm so devastated to hear this. You will be deeply missed, Kaylee."

Rebecca shared a series of photos of them together on Instagram and wrote: "Devastated to hear this news. My heart goes out to your family. You will be missed, Kaylee."