Empire magazine reveals two concept artsAvatar 3 : Fire and Ash. The opportunity for filmmaker James Cameron to present two peoples introduced in this sequel to the cult saga.
« I think we’re making good progress “, declares James Cameron in the latest issue of the American magazine Empire, published in January. The movie Avatar 3 : Fire & Ash is scheduled for the end of 2025, in December. If the saga is used to postponements, this time the director seems very confident about this release: at this stage of post-production, the number of completed shots is twice as high compared to Avatar 2at the same time of manufacturing.
The opportunity, therefore, to reveal images from the film, which are more precisely concept arts – creations which guide the artistic direction of the film. So, even if these images are not photos taken fromAvatar 3they give a very first glimpse (unfortunately not available in high definition at the moment).
The Clan of Ashes in Avatar 3
After the theme of the forest and the earth in the first opus, then that of water in Avatar 2the sequel Avatar 3 will explore the forces of fire and wind… through a people of warriors and a people of merchants.
In this first concept art (below) revealed by Empire, we see the Ash Clan. It is led by Varang, played by Oona Chaplin, the leader of a people “who went through incredible ordeals. She’s hardened by it all », Details James Cameron to Empire. “ She is willing to do anything for them, even do things we would consider evil. »
With these people, the filmmaker intends to go beyond the usual dichotomy of the saga between evil humans and good Na’vi. Varang will be “ an enemy, a contradictory character. »
This second concept art represents a completely different tribe: the Wind Traders.
« They are nomadic traders, equivalent to the camel caravans of the spice route in the Middle Ages », says James Cameron. Like the Na’vi, they live in symbiosis with their creatures.
In the interview, James Cameron does a bit of teasing by indicating that he intends to take us to places and twists and turns that we don’t expect. With a promise: audacity.
For a trailer, on the other hand, you will probably have to be patient. Not until this summer. Remember that Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña will of course be back in Avatar 3.
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