See the Cast of “Avatar: Fire and Ash” Side-by-Side with the Characters They Play
- - See the Cast of “Avatar: Fire and Ash” Side-by-Side with the Characters They Play
Keith LangstonDecember 19, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Zoe Saldana as Neytiri
The Avatar film series may follow a fictional race of Na’vi, but behind those blue faces are real actors.
The third installment of James Cameron’s epic film series Avatar has arrived with Fire and Ash, which hit theaters on Dec. 19. In the film, audiences see another Na’vi tribe living on Pandora — the fiery, aggressive Mangkwan, a.k.a. the Ash People. Meanwhile, the conflict between the Na’vi and humans escalates further, bringing Pandora to the brink of collapse.
"I wouldn't call it a dark film,” Cameron told Entertainment Weekly in August 2024. “I think it goes to darker places than the previous ones did, but it's still obviously this open, glorious, grand adventure, which is what we aspire to do every time we set out."
This time around, viewers will see the film series' big stars — like Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña and Sigourney Weaver — reprise their roles from the previous films. But new faces have also joined the cast, like Game of Thrones alum Oona Chaplin.
See the cast of Avatar: Fire and Ash side-by-side with their characters from the film.
Sam Worthington as Jake Sully
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Jake Sully (Sam Worthington)
Starring in the series since the first film, Worthington plays Jake Sully, a human in the Avatar program who eventually realizes the damage humans are causing to Pandora. After falling in love with Neytiri (Saldaña), he assimilates into Na’vi society.
On top of starring in the Avatar franchise, Worthington has also starred in films like Wrath of the Titans (2013) and Everest (2015), in addition to the miniseries Under the Banner of Heaven (2022).
Off-screen, Worthington married model and TV personality Lara Worthington in 2014. Together, the couple has three young sons: Rocket, Racer and River.
Zoe Saldana as Neytiri
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Neytiri (Zoe Saldana)
Saldaña stars as Neytiri, who falls in love with Jake and begins a family with him — only for it to be torn apart in the second film, The Way of Water (2022).
On top of starring in Avatar, most people will recognize Saldaña from her other major franchises like Star Trek (2009-2016) and Guardians of the Galaxy (2014-2023). She’s also an Oscar winner thanks to her role in the musical crime drama Emilia Perez (2024), which earned her a Best Supporting Actress statue.
In her personal life, Saldaña has been married to artist Marco Perego since 2013. Together, they have three kids: identical twins Cy Aridio and Bowie Ezio and son Zen Anton Hilario.
Next up, Saldana will reprise her role in the two concluding Avatar sequels, which she joked about on Instagram in June 2023.
“Great! I’m gonna be 53 when the last Avatar comes out,” the actress jokingly posted.
Sigourney Weaver as Kiri
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Kiri (Sigourney Weaver)
Weaver starred in the first Avatar film as Dr. Grace Augustine, but has since transitioned into a new role: Kiri, the daughter of Augustine’s Avatar.
Most fans will recognize Weaver from her role as Ellen Ripley in the Alien franchise (1979-1997). The second film in the franchise, Aliens, was Weaver’s first collaboration with Cameron and earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.
Off-screen, Weaver has been married to filmmaker Jim Simpson since 1984. They have one child, Char, who is a professor at Columbia University.
Weaver is set to join the Star Wars universe in the upcoming film Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026).
Stephen Lang as Col. Miles Quaritch
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Quaritch (Stephen Lang)
Since the first film, Stephen Lang has starred as Avatar’s main antagonist, Col. Miles Quaritch, who wants to kill off the Na’vi in order to harvest resources from Pandora and turn it into a permanent home for humans. While his physical self was killed, his Avatar remains alive — and is hellbent on revenge.
Lang has also starred in other movies like Gods & Generals (2003) and Don’t Breathe (2016). He's also a successful stage actor, appearing in Broadway hits like Hamlet (1975), Death of a Salesman (1984) and The Speed of Darkness (1991), the latter of which earned him a Tony nomination.
In his personal life, Lang is married to costume designer Kristina Watson. They have four children, including Lucy Lang, who currently serves as New York’s inspector general.
Next up, Lang will join the voice cast of Karmic Knot (2028), which centers around a family living in Soviet-occupied Latvia. He’ll be joined in the cast by Patrick Wilson and Matthew Modine.
Kate Winslet as Ronal
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Ronal (Kate Winslet)
Kate Winslet plays Ronal, a diver with the seafaring Metkayina clan. She joined the cast for The Way of Water and is reprising her role in Fire and Ash.
This isn’t Winslet’s first time working with Cameron either. She starred in his blockbuster hit Titanic (1997), which became the highest-grossing movie of all time. That record wasn’t broken until Cameron released Avatar in 2009, which broke his own record and remains the highest-grossing movie ever with over $2.9 billion at the box office.
Winslet has been nominated for seven Oscars, including for Titanic, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2005) and Little Children (2007). She won the award for Best Actress for The Reader (2009).
Since 2012, she’s been married to Richard Branson’s nephew Edward Abel Smith. Together, they share a son, Bear Blaze. Winslet also has two other children: son Joe Alfie Mendes, whom she shares with ex-husband Sam Mendes, and daughter Mia Honey Threapleton, whom she welcomed with her ex-husband, Jim Threapleton.
Next up, Winslet will star in and direct the Netflix drama Goodbye June alongside Helen Mirren and Toni Collette. The film follows a group of siblings during the holidays who discover their mother’s health has taken a turn for the worse.
Oona Chaplin as Varang
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Varang (Oona Chaplin)
Chaplin joins the cast in Fire and Ash to portray Varang, leader of the volcano-dwelling Mangkwan clan.
Chaplin comes from a family of entertainers — she is the granddaughter of famed actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin. Her mother is actress Geraldine Chaplin, and the duo have been able to star alongside each other in numerous projects, like the 2017 indie film Anchor and Hope. Chaplin has also starred in the series Taboo (2017) and Game of Thrones (2012-2013).
Britain Dalton as Lo’ak
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Lo'ak (Britain Dalton)
Britain Dalton reprises his role from The Way of Water as Lo’ak, Jake and Neytiri’s son.
The Way of Water was Dalton’s first major role, since he was just 16 when they began filming. In 2023, he also starred in the indie horror film Dark Harvest (2023).
Jack Champion as Spider
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Jack Champion as Spider
The biological son of Col. Quaritch, Jack Champion’s character Spider was adopted by Jake and Neytiri, even though he’s human.
On top of his role in the Avatar franchise, Champion has also starred in movies like Scream VI (2023) and Everything’s Going to be Great (2025).
He’s set to star in the upcoming Netflix musical Don’t Say Good Luck, where he’ll be joined by a large ensemble cast including Melanie Lynskey, Bebe Neuwirth and Steve Buscemi.
Bailey Bass as Tsireya
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Tsireya (Bailey Bass)
Bailey Bass joined Avatar in the second film and plays Tsireya, a diver in the Metkayina tribe and the daughter of Ronal.
On top of joining Avatar, Bass is also known for starring in the AMC series adaptation of Interview with the Vampire (2022).
CCH Pounder as Mo’at
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CCH Pounder as Mo'at
CCH Pounder has been in the Avatar franchise since the beginning, starring as Mo’at, one of Na’vi elders and Neytiri’s mother.
Pounder is an accomplished actress who has been starring in major shows and movies for decades. She’s best known for series like The Shield (2002-2008) and NCIS: New Orleans (2014-2021), and for films like Face/Off (1997) and Orphan (2009). She was even part of the voice cast for the original Fallout video game in 1997.
Outside of acting, Pounder is renowned in the art world for her large collection of over 500 pieces. Her collection has been shown around the country, in places like The Wright in Detroit and the DuSable Black History Museum in Chicago.
Edie Falco as General Francis Ardmore
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Edie Falco as General Francis Ardmore
Joining the cast in The Way of Water, Edie Falco will reprise her role as General Francis Ardmore, one of the antagonists who continues fighting the Na’vi on Pandora, hoping to create a permanent home for humans on the planet.
Before joining the Avatar cast, Falco was already a celebrated TV actress, known for shows like Oz (1997-2000), The Sopranos (1999-2007) and Nurse Jackie (2009-2015). Throughout her career, she’s earned a whopping 14 Emmy nominations, taking home four Outstanding Lead Actress wins.
Falco has reportedly been in a romantic relationship with musician Keith Cotton since 2023. She also has two kids, son Anderson and daughter Macy.
On top of Avatar, Falco joined the cast of Mayor of Kingstown in 2025 for its fourth season.
Jemaine Clement as Dr. Ian Garvin
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Jermaine Clement as Dr. Ian Garvin
Jemaine Clement plays Dr. Ian Garvin, a marine biologist who is hired to hunt Pandora's native marine life. But deep down, Dr. Garvin is mesmerized by the planet's flora and fauna and wishes to preserve it.
Coming from New Zealand, Clement has starred in some of the country’s most popular movies and series, including Flight of the Conchords (2007-2009) and What We Do in the Shadows (2014). He then returned to create, direct, produce and help write the series adaptation of What We Do in the Shadows from 2019 until 2024.
In his personal life, Clement has been married to actress Miranda Manasiadis since 2008. They welcomed their son, Sophocles, that same year.
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