Sigourney Weaver Steps Up as Avatar 4’s New Narrator
Sigourney Weaver is set to narrate Avatar 4, marking a major shift in the saga’s focus to her character Kiri. She reveals she’s known about this change since 2013, when the sequels were first discussed.
For years, punters have followed the story of Pandora through the eyes of Jake Sully, played by Sam Worthington. Across three films, his narration has been the thread tying the world together. But things are about to change in a big way, with a fresh voice taking the reins for the next chapter.
Weaver Takes Centre Stage
Sigourney Weaver, who portrays the young Na’vi Kiri, recently shared a surprising update.
‘I narrate the next one, Avatar 4,’
she told Jake’s Takes, adding,
‘It’s a major part of the saga for Kiri.’
This marks a significant shift in the series, as the focus moves from Jake’s journey to Kiri’s perspective.
Weaver also revealed that this wasn’t a last-minute decision. She’s known about her expanded role for over a decade.
‘I was told back in 2013,’
she explained, referring to the early days when the sequels were just starting to take shape. The next two films, she says, represent a
‘big shift’
for the franchise.
What’s Next for the Franchise?
The fourth instalment is currently pencilled in for a December 21, 2029 release. There’s been plenty of chatter about whether James Cameron will keep steering the ship for the next two films, or if he’ll hand over the director’s chair. Cameron himself isn’t making any promises just yet.
‘I mean, there’s no reason not to. I’m healthy, I’m good to go,’
he told Empire. But he’s also keeping his options open, saying,
‘I’m not going to rule it out. I mean, I’ve got to make it in a vigorous way, to handle the kind of volume and energy of the work for another six or seven years. You know what I mean? I might not be able to do that.’
Shifting Narratives and New Directions
With Weaver stepping up as narrator, the saga is set to explore new territory, both in terms of story and character focus. The change signals a fresh chapter for the much-loved sci-fi epic, with Kiri’s journey taking centre stage. Fans will have to wait a few more years to see how it all unfolds, but one thing’s clear: the world of Pandora is in for some big changes.