Dream Weaver

Here's news of yet a third big screen reunion in a week--this time it's between actress and director. The last time they got together, it resulted in pure cinema magic. Now, almost 21 years later, the question is, can they do it again? I sure hope so...

From Sci-fi Wire:

The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the re-teaming of Aliens star Sigourney Weaver with her director James Cameron, in the helmer's upcoming SF epic film Avatar which was first reported on Ain't It Cool News




The trade paper said that Weaver will play veteran explorer Grace, who serves as a mentor to star Sam Worthington's character, Jake, a wounded former Marine who leads his indigenous race in an interplanetary battle for survival.

"Sigourney and I have always looked back fondly on our collaboration in Aliens, and we're excited at the prospect of working together again," Cameron told the trade paper. "She has a unique blend of strength, sensitivity and intelligence needed to play the character of Grace, and she has a special significance for fans of science fiction. So in addition to being perfect in all ways for the part, there is something special about her returning to the genre in our film. I was thrilled when she responded so strongly to the script, and I can't wait to see what she creates."

The movie begins principal photography in April, with plans for a summer 2009 3-D release.

My anticipation for this project--already quite high--just went up a few more notches. It's about time Weaver and Cameron revisited their sci-fi roots...