Sigourney returning to ‘Avatar’ series as new character
By Sam Rigby
Sigourney Weaver will play a new character in the Avatar sequels, it has been confirmed.
Director James Cameron has teased that the actress – who he originally worked with on Aliens in 1985 – will have a “more challenging role” in the next three films.
Weaver’s character Dr. Grace Augustine was killed off in the original Avatar film, but the actress herself confirmed her return to the franchise in September 2011.
In a statement, Cameron said: “Sigourney and I have a long creative history, dating back to 1985 when we made Aliens. We’re good friends who’ve always worked well together, so it just feels right that she’s coming back for the Avatar sequels.”
“We’re both looking forward to this new creative challenge, the latest chapter in our long and continuing collaboration,” he added.
Avatar 2 – which will feature stars Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana – will be released in December 2016.
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