How did Sigourney Weaver get the script for Aliens?

Sigourney Weaver unexpectedly received the script for 'Aliens' while working on another film 40 years ago.

Did Sigourney Weaver always use guns in James Cameron movies?

No, Sigourney Weaver is an anti-gun advocate and needed convincing by James Cameron to use a machine gun in 'Aliens'.

How does Sigourney Weaver play a teenager in Avatar?

Sigourney Weaver plays a teenager using advanced performance capture technology in the 'Avatar' sequels, allowing for full-body acting.

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Weaver & Cameron: From Aliens to Avatar's Tech

23 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Sigourney Weaver discovered Aliens script unexpectedly
Cameron taught Weaver to fire machine gun for Aliens
Performance capture tech aids Weaver's Avatar role

Sigourney Weaver and James Cameron, collaborators since "Aliens," share insights into their creative journey. Weaver recalled unexpectedly receiving the "Aliens" script, calling it magnificent and surprising given her lack of prior notice.

Cameron initially feared Weaver would be as stern as her Ripley character but was relieved by her positive reception. A notable "Aliens" moment involved Weaver, an anti-gun advocate, learning to fire a machine gun, an experience she found both enlightening and unsettling.

Their collaboration continues with the "Avatar" sequels, utilizing performance capture. This technology enables Cameron to dedicate his full attention to actors, allowing Weaver, now in her 70s, to convincingly portray a 15-year-old, pushing the boundaries of digital performance.

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