What 11 Actors From “Avatar” Are up to Today
The fantastic world Pandora that Avatar introduced turned it into one of the highest-grossing filmsin history. It is a production that today is still enjoyed by young and old alike. The saga continues, and a second part is planned for 2022, in which we will discover how the adventure of the Na’vi changed. We can’t wait to see it!
At Now I’ve Seen Everything, we think it’s a good time to remember the actors who collaborated in this amazing movie and played Pandora’s strange beings with exotic features.
1. Zoë Saldaña — Neytiri
Zoë Saldaña is an American actress of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent. In addition to landing the role of Neytiri, she has been part of the casts of Crossroads, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Star Trek, among other films. However, being cast in James Cameron’s fiction was what gave her career a boost.
2. Sigourney Weaver — Dr. Grace Augustine
Sigourney Weaver made her acting debut in Woody Allen’s famous film Annie Hall. Since then, she has developed her career in numerous productions for over 40 years. Her works include Alien, Ghostbusters, Abduction, among others.
3. Wes Studi — Eytukan
Actor Wes Studi is of American Indian descent, which is no small detail, as he has dedicated himself to playing roles that highlight this heritage. He has worked in The Last of the Mohicans, Geronimo: An American Legend, among other films. In Avatar, his role was that of a tribal leader, representing the values and resistance of the Na’vi.
4. Sam Worthington — Jake Sully
Sam Worthington was relatively unknown in Hollywood before Avatar launched him to fame. Initially playing small roles, he was almost chosen to play James Bond in Casino Royale. In 2010, he played Perseus in Fury of Titans, his second most remembered role. He also appeared in Everest, The Shack, and Fracture.
5. Michelle Rodríguez — Trudy Chacón
In addition to her role in James Cameron’s film, Michelle Rodríguez has participated in The Fast and the Furious sagas and is also known for having played Ana Lucia Cortez in the TV series Lost. She has also provided her voice for video games such as Call of Duty, Halo, and the animated film 3D Turbo.
6. Laz Alonso — Tsu’tey
Laz Alonso is known for his acting work. However, he also studied marketing and has set up his own fashion products business. He appears in CSI: Miami, Leprechaun 6, Constantine, among other audiovisual projects.
7. Dileep Rao — Dr. Max Patel
Dileep Rao’s career accumulates less than a dozen films, more focused on short movies and serials. However, his appearance in Avatar was one of his first in the world of cinema and probably also the most remembered. You can also see him in Drag Me to Hell and Beeba Boys.
8. C. C. H. Pounder — Mo’at
C. C. H. Pounder’s acting career in TV is extensive. She starred in Hill Street Blues, The X-Files, Quantum Leap, among others. His film work includes All That Jazz, Bagdad Café, The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones, among others.
9. Stephen Lang — Colonel Miles Quaritch
Due to his performance as the villain in this renowned film, Stephen Lang won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor. His works include Manhunter, Law & Order, Public Enemies, and many others. The actor said about the saga’s return: “I knew there would be sequels very soon. Then shortly after that, I think in 2010, Cameron put his hand on my shoulder and said, ’You’re coming back, you know that.’”
10. Giovanni Ribisi — Parker Selfridge
Giovanni Ribisi has been part of the casts of Ted, Captain Sky and the World of Tomorrow, among others. When asked what he thought of James Cameron’s film in an interview, he said: “It’s an incredible movie, and it looks indescribable.”
11. Joel Moore — Norm Spellman
In addition to his acting work, Joel Moore is a film producer and director. He has appeared in Boston Public, Six Feet Under, and Bones, among other projects. He also collaborated on Katy Perry’s “Waking Up in Vegas” music video.
Which is your favorite character from Avatar? Do you have any predictions about what the second part of the saga will be like?
