The actress confides that saying goodbye to this iconic character would be much more difficult than any other.
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- Neytiri remains a central role for Zoe Saldaña, deeply impacting her career and her emotional attachment.
- Avatar propelled Zoe Saldaña to stardom, then opening the doors to the MCU and Star Trek.
- The future of the franchise depends on the box office, but as long as success continues, Neytiri will continue to haunt Pandora and the screens.
A unique attachment to Neytiri
Difficult to talk about the career of Zoe Saldana without emphasizing the preponderant place that the character of Neytiri holds in the current cinematographic universe. If she left an indelible mark on science fiction fans with her incarnations of Gamora in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or Uhura in the films Star Trekit is indeed his performance on behalf of James Cameron which occupies a special place in its journey. In an interview given to ComicBook on the occasion of the imminent release ofAvatar: Of Fire and Ashesthe American actress does not hide that saying goodbye to Neytiri would be much more painful than any of her other roles. In his words: “ I think because she was the first, and there is a special connection with our first experiences… Everything that Neytiri taught me and gave me is so magical and special. »
A career powered by Pandora
We must remember that before the Pandora adventure, the name of Zoe Saldana appeared mainly in the credits of secondary roles – notably in productions such as Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. It’s really with the first opus ofAvatarreleased in 2009, that its trajectory took a decisive turn. This complex and powerful character, a determined but deeply human warrior, makes her an essential figure in contemporary blockbusters. Moreover, without this burst of brilliance, it is difficult to imagine if she would have landed her cult roles with J.J. Abrams or James Gunn.
The uncertain future of a titanic franchise
Even if the franchise still seems to have a bright future ahead of it – two additional parts being announced for 2029 and 2031 – nothing is decided. The director James Cameroncautious in the face of financial and technical issues, will wait for the box office verdict to decide the fate ofAvatar 4 et Avatar 5. To date, the first two films have each grossed over $2 billion. If the trend continues with this new episode, it is likely that the public will see Neytiri on the big screen for a long time to come.
To better understand the emotional complexity experienced by the actress, it is enough to look at the narrative evolution planned in Avatar: Of Fire and Ashes. The film will feature Neytiri grieving the loss of a son — a rare opportunity for Zoe Saldaña to explore the full extent of her dramatic acting.
Pandora: a few more years before goodbye?
In short, as long as commercial success is achieved, the question of departure will remain suspended for Zoe Saldaña. But everyone already senses that when the time comes, the curtain will fall on much more than a simple role: it will undoubtedly be the final chapter of an extraordinary adventure for an entire generation of spectators.
