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Cameron: Yeoh to Star as Na'vi in Future Avatars
14 Jan
Summary
- Michelle Yeoh will appear in "Avatar 4" and "Avatar 5" if greenlit.
- Yeoh will portray a Na'vi performance-capture character named Paktuelat.
- Filming for "Avatar 4" and "Avatar 5" would occur simultaneously.
James Cameron has officially confirmed that Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh will join the "Avatar" franchise for its potential fourth and fifth installments. Yeoh is slated to portray a Na'vi character named Paktuelat, participating through performance capture technology. This significant addition is contingent on the success of the upcoming "Avatar 3" and the studio's decision to proceed with further sequels.
Cameron elaborated that if "Avatar 4" is greenlit, "Avatar 5" will likely be produced simultaneously, mirroring the production strategy for "The Way of Water" and "Fire and Ash." This approach allows for a cohesive, overarching storyline across the films. The director expressed confidence in Yeoh, calling her a "huge phenomenon" and looking forward to their collaboration.
Yeoh herself has expressed immense enthusiasm for joining the "Avatar" universe, describing Cameron as a "genius." She has already participated in some filming, praising the director's vision and the production's energy. The scripts for films up to "Avatar 5" have been in development for years, ensuring a well-planned narrative arc.