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Avatar Stars: Who's Back & Who's New?
16 Dec
Summary
- Neytiri becomes a 'full-blown racist' against humans due to grief.
- Colonel Quaritch returns resurrected as a Na'vi, seeking vengeance.
- New villain Varang leads the Ash People, driven by homeland destruction.
Avatar: Fire and Ash sees the return of key characters, including Jake Sully and Neytiri, portrayed by Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña respectively. Worthington noted Jake's primal side awakening after Neteyam's death, while Saldaña revealed Neytiri's transformation into a 'full-blown racist' due to immense loss.
Stephen Lang reprises his role as Colonel Miles Quaritch, now resurrected as a Na'vi and driven by a quest for vengeance against Jake's family. Oona Chaplin debuts as Varang, a fiery new villain leading the Mangkwan clan, whose fury is ignited by a catastrophic event that destroyed her homeland.
The expanded cast includes Sigourney Weaver as Kiri and David Thewlis as Peylak, leader of the sky-bound Wind Traders, a clan poised for increasing significance in the franchise. The film promises fresh faces and deeper exploration of Pandora's diverse cultures and conflicts.
