Zhang Ziyi meets James Cameron

Actress Zhang Ziyi thanked director James Cameron for entrusting her to voice a character in "Avatar 3".

The Canadian filmmaker promotes Avatar: Fire and Ash in Sanya city, on the morning of 12/8.

Actress Zhang Ziyi recently met with acclaimed director James Cameron, expressing her gratitude for being chosen to voice a character in the upcoming "Avatar 3". The Canadian filmmaker was in Sanya city, China, on the morning of 12/8, to promote "Avatar: Fire and Ash".

Ziyi in a Jenny Packham design. *Video: Weibo*

Zhang Ziyi is part of the Chinese dubbing team for the film. During the promotional event, she shared a lighthearted moment, teaching Cameron some simple Chinese phrases. She also extended her thanks to the director for placing his trust in her and her fellow voice actors for this significant project.

Zoe Saldaña, the film's lead actress. Avatar: Fire and Ash is set after the events of the second installment, The Way of Water, following the Sully family as they face new losses and threats from the Ash People – a Na'vi clan living in volcanic environments, led by Varang. The film also features the return of cast members including Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang and Kate Winslet, and will be released globally from 19/12.

From left: Huang Xuan, Zhang Ziyi, James Cameron, Zoe Saldaña, Sun Li, Deng Chao. Zhang Ziyi thanked the director for entrusting her and her colleagues to dub the film.

Other prominent Chinese actors also joined the event, contributing their voices to the film. Deng Chao will voice the character Jake Sully, while his wife, Sun Li, takes on the role of Neytiri. Actor Huang Xuan is also part of the dubbing ensemble.

Zhang Ziyi participated as a member of the Chinese dubbing team. At the event, she taught the director some simple Chinese phrases. *Video: Sina*

Deng Chao voices the character Jake Sully, while Sun Li takes on the role of Neytiri.

The film, officially titled "Avatar: Fire and Ash", is the third installment in the series. It continues the story after "The Way of Water", depicting the Sully family's journey as they encounter new losses and threats from the Ash People – a Na'vi clan residing in volcanic environments, led by Varang. The global release is scheduled for 19/12, featuring a returning international cast including Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Kate Winslet, alongside lead actress Zoe Saldaña.