James Cameron has been talking non-stop about his upcoming sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, especially when it comes to hoping he gets a higher return value from its ticket sales. With the hype for the anticipated sequel, Cameron would think his team would support his decision in having a longer runtime for the film. Unfortunately, this doesn’t seem to be the case with his executive.
Speaking with GQ, James Cameron shares that an executive reportedly approached him, practically ‘begging’ him for a shorter runtime for the Avatar sequel. To that, Cameron responds with his goal and initial mindset on the matter, by claiming the sequel is set to become a huge financial success. Read his full comment below:
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With the previous Avatar’s global office gross of over $2.9 billion, James Cameron reiterates the money Avatar: The Way of Water will be earning upon its release. He reenacts the manner in which he told off his executive before kicking him out of his office.
Avatar: The Way of Water is set to hit theaters this coming December 16.
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