James Cameron filming 3 'Avatar' sequels back-to-back-to-back, says Sigourney Weaver
Production to begin this fall, according to the actress
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Sigourney Weaver is in for a long haul.
According to an interview the actress gave to Showbiz411, director James Cameron will begin production on not one, not two, but three "Avatar" sequels this fall, all of which she will star in. Not that she has much say in or knowledge of the nuts and bolts.
"I just show up," responded Weaver - speaking with the entertainment site at the premiere of her new USA series "Political Animals" - to a question about the trio of sci-fi follow-ups.
In case you need a refresher, Weaver starred as Avatar program head Dr. Grace Augustine in the first movie, which currently ranks as the top-grossing film of all time.
Cameron previously hinted at the possibility of three more movies in a recent interview with the New York Times, though this is the first time the back-to-back-to-back shooting schedule has been mentioned. But don't get too excited just yet - according to "Avatar" producer John Landau, we aren't likely to see the first sequel hit theaters until 2015.
Are you excited at the prospect of three more "Avatar" films? Sound off in the comments!
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June 27, 2012 at 12:42AM EST Reply to CommentPlease God no.
ceggertsen my thoughts exactly...
June 27, 2012 at 12:44AM ESTJLPatt
June 27, 2012 at 1:46AM EST Reply to CommentDefinitely looking forward to it. So much potential for what could be done in the sequels, and who could possibly resist diving headlong back into those astonishing visuals?
Matt People who realize visuals only get you so far. That's who.
June 27, 2012 at 2:09AM ESTHonestly, though, I really do hope they have stories this time.
Patrick People who realize visuals only get you so far.
June 27, 2012 at 10:34AM ESTPatrick Words of wisdom. When watching a picture, apparently visuals only get you so far, LOL.
June 27, 2012 at 10:36AM ESTPatrick So before you think about making a movie that is nominated for Best Picture, wins Academy Awards, and becomes the highest grossing film of all time, think again and remember that visuals only get you so far...
June 27, 2012 at 10:40AM ESTJLPatt Interesting, because last time I checked film was first and foremost a visual medium. It's very difficult to think of films I love that aren't visually striking in one way or another.
June 27, 2012 at 1:46PM ESTBut yes, emotional resonance and characters I can invest in are important too. Good thing "Avatar" had both.
Buddafly
June 27, 2012 at 2:55AM EST Reply to CommentAwesome! Looking forward to it! ;^)
Arthur
June 27, 2012 at 10:59AM EST Reply to CommentI'm confused...didn't Sigourney Weaver's character die in the first movie?
Mulderism
June 27, 2012 at 1:21PM EST Reply to CommentIs it possible to get a Kickstarter project going in order to raise funds for Cameron NOT to make any Avatar sequels?
This is really sad. Cameron is essentially out of the non-Avatar movie making business for the next decade or so. I would much rather see him devote his energies to other projects. I don't know a single person that is an Avatar fan.
eye Since you don't know everyone that may see the movie that doesn't' say much, unless you believe that the people that you personally know represent everyone which in some cases they do, but in many cases they probably don't.
June 27, 2012 at 2:51PM ESTGuanoLad
June 28, 2012 at 2:28AM EST Reply to CommentIf this really is his plan, he may be being a bit presumptuous. It was a huge success, but got some harsh criticism on its storyline, so the same audience numbers may not be back even for one film, let alone two or three.
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June 28, 2012 at 8:15PM EST Reply to Commentsigourney weaver starring three more times is too much - how about Jolie -