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Zoe Saldaña: Motherhood Fuels Neytiri's 'Unbearable' Loss
31 Dec
Summary
- Motherhood profoundly influenced Saldaña's portrayal of Neytiri's grief.
- Cameron joked actors had children to improve their Avatar performances.
- Neytiri's resilience in 'Fire and Ash' stems from her children's love.
Zoe Saldaña's role as Neytiri in James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is significantly informed by her own experiences as a mother. She explains that becoming a parent herself provided an "unconscious" understanding that enhanced her portrayal of Neytiri, especially concerning the "unbearable" grief of losing her eldest son, Neteyam, in the previous film.
Director James Cameron humorously attributes the actors' personal decisions to start families as a method for improving their performances. Saldaña shared this anecdote, highlighting the dedication of both herself and Sam Worthington to their characters, Jake Sully and Neytiri. The upcoming installment, filmed back-to-back with 'The Way of Water,' charts an emotional path for the couple.
Despite the profound loss, Saldaña indicates that Neytiri evolves in 'Fire and Ash,' finding strength through her children's love and guidance. The actress draws parallels to real life, viewing her own children as guides who help her grow, emphasizing that this reciprocal support is a fundamental aspect of love.