Sigourney Weaver on Avatar: Fire and Ash – Kiri’s Biggest Questions

Avatar: The Way of Water continues the story of Pandora, and Sigourney Weaver delivers a particularly moving performance. In this interview, Grae Drake speaks with Weaver about the growing mystery surrounding her character, Kiri, James Cameron’s long-term plans for the Avatar series, and the universal ideas explored in the new film.

Weaver discusses how playing Kiri allowed her to revisit her own teenage years, drawing on memories of being awkward and self-conscious. She explains why Kiri’s complex personality and honest emotions make her such a captivating character. The conversation also covers Cameron’s vision for the five Avatar films, the enduring importance of themes like identity, war, and belonging, and the groundbreaking filmmaking techniques used throughout the series.

Sigourney also shares her favorite James Cameron movies, why she still loves True Lies, and what makes his science fiction stories both cautionary tales and deeply emotional experiences. She talks with warmth and humor about the creative process, Kiri’s place in the larger story, and how fulfilling it was to play a younger character.

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2025-12-06 04:05