James Cameron spent years trying to create two after years of development hell. AvatarFour sequels later, Avatar sequels. The next installment to the greatest-grossing movie ever made is now almost upon us. Fans are eagerly awaiting the sequel to the highest grossing movie of all time. The Way of Water: AvatarAs well as Avatar 3This film was shot simultaneously. The franchise will then move to film. Avatar 4 Avatar 5However, it could do so without James Cameron.
Recent interview with EmpireJames Cameron has admitted that the production of The Spectre was a mistake. AvatarHis time is consumed by sequels, so he will have to choose between making more and less. AvatarHe enjoys movies and all other activities that are available to him. While he doesn’t say he won’t direct the next movies, he says the thought is on his mind. Cameron says…
The Avatar films can be overwhelming. I’ve got some other things I’m developing as well that are exciting. I think eventually over time – I don’t know if that’s after three or after four – I’ll want to pass the baton to a director that I trust to take over, so I can go do some other stuff that I’m also interested in. Maybe not. I don’t know.
This is an unexpected turn of events that could rival Steven Spielberg’s decision to stop directing. Indiana Jones 5. Both were referring to movie franchises that are attached to their directors. They are the ones who created the projects, so it is hard to imagine them letting someone else run.
We knew that the plan was for Avatar 4 Avatar 5To be filmed together in exactly the same way as the parts two, three and three were. This idea may also be in flux. James Cameron suggested that he could still direct part 4, but not 5, suggesting they could be handled separately. Perhaps he could find someone willing to handle both sequels.
James Cameron would not be the first to hand over a project he intended to direct. Alita: Battle AngelCameron had always intended to direct the movie, but Robert Rodriguez took over as director. He remained a producer. Cameron would likely do the same thing here. The script would remain his, but the director would most likely change things from Cameron’s original vision.
James Cameron clearly isn’t quite sure what he feels. You can guess that he wants the entire thing to be directed. AvatarCameron has many interests, and not just movies. He’ll have to decide what he wants the most.