Get To Know The Cast Behind "Avatar: The Way Of Water" Before You See It In TheatersBuzzFeedThu, December 22, 2022 at 12:35 AM UTC5 min readAvatar fans waited 13 long years for a sequel to premiere. ? Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionAnd it looks like the wait was well worth it because Avatar: The Way of Water already grossed $134 million opening weekend. ? Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionWith a cast made up of familiar favorites alongside some new characters, I've rounded up exactly who plays who in the film. Take a look:To start, Sam Worthington is officially back as Jake Sully. ? Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionOne year after the first Avatar film came out, he starred as Perseus in Clash of the Titans. ? Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett CollectionAnd here's what he looks like IRL. Axelle / Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagicZoe Salda?a is reprising her role as Neytiri. ? Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionBut MCU diehards may know her best as Gamora in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. Jay Maidment / ? Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionAnd here's what she looks like IRL. Frazer Harrison / WireImageStephen Lang is playing Colonel Miles Quaritch once again. ? Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionOutside the Avatar universe, horror fans will know him for portraying The Blind Man in 2016's Don't Breathe. Gordon Timpen / ? Screen Gems / Courtesy Everett CollectionAnd here's what he looks like IRL. Frazer Harrison / WireImageSigourney Weaver won't be reprising her role as Dr. Grace Augustine but will be introduced as a new character named Kiri. ? Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionIf you're familiar with Alien, then you might know her as Ripley. ? 20th Century Fox Film Corp. / Courtesy Everett Collection.And here's what she looks like IRL. Frazer Harrison / WireImageJoel David Moore is back again as Norm Spellman. Mike Marsland / WireImageHere's what he looked like in the original Avatar. Mark Fellman / ? 20th Century Fox Film Corp. / Courtesy Everett CollectionAnd here's a throwback to when he played Owen in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. ? 20th Century Fox Film Corp. / Courtesy Everett CollectionKate Winslet plays Ronal. ? Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionLet's take a walk down memory lane when she made a name for herself as Rose in Titanic. ? 20th Century Fox Film Corp. / Courtesy Everett CollectionAnd here's what she looks like IRL. Dave J Hogan / Getty ImagesCliff Curtis plays Tonowari. ? Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionBut if you were a fan of Fear the Walking Dead, you'll probably know him as Travis. AMCAnd here's what he looks like IRL. Dominik Magdziak / Getty ImagesJemaine Clement plays Dr. Garvin. Paul Archuleta / FilmMagicHe's been featured as Vladislav in What We Do in the Shadows. Russ Martin / ? FX / Courtesy Everett CollectionAnd as Kieran in 2010's Dinner for Schmucks. ? Paramount / Courtesy Everett CollectionCCH Pounder is another alum returning as Mo'at (this is her in the first film). ? 20th Century Fox / Courtesy Everett CollectionShe had a longtime recurring role on The Shield as Claudette Wyms. Prashant Gupta / ? Fox / Courtesy Everett CollectionAnd here's what she looks like IRL. Kristina Bumphrey / Variety via Getty ImagesEdie Falco plays General Ardmore. Mark Fellman / ? Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionEdie appeared in nearly 100 episodes of The Sopranos as Carmela, and here's a look at her walking the red carpet for the Season 6 premiere in 2006. Jim Spellman / WireImageAnd here's what she looks like IRL. Taylor Hill / FilmMagicJack Champion plays Spider. ? Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionA few years ago, he was cast as Kevin in The Night Sitter. Uncork'd EntertainmentHe also had a quick part in Avengers: Endgame as the kid on the bike who Ant-Man interacts with after returning from the Quantum Realm. Disney + / MarvelAnd here's what he looks like IRL. Axelle / Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagicJamie Flatters plays Neteyam. ? Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionFrom 2017 to 2020, he appeared as Luke Earlham in Liar. Joss Barratt / ?Sundance Channel / ITV / Two Brothers Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionAnd here's what he looks like IRL. Jeremy Chan / WireImageBritain Dalton plays Lo'ak. ? Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionRewind to 2016 when he landed his first recurring role as Jason Larson in Goliath. Kevin Winter / Getty ImagesAnd here's what he looks like IRL. Gilbert Flores / Variety via Getty ImagesTrinity Jo-Li Bliss plays Tuk. ? Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionShe was recently seen in Best Foot Forward as Gabriella. Monty Brinton / ? AppleTV+ / Courtesy Everett CollectionAnd here's what she looks like IRL. Jeremy Chan / WireImageFilip Geljo plays Aonung. DisneyWhile this is Filip's breakout role on the silver screen, he previously appeared in 41 episodes of Odd Squad. PBS KidsAnd here's what he looks like IRL. Jeremy Chan / WireImageFinally, Bailey Bass plays Tsireya. ? Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionWhile Avatar 2 is her first major film role, she was recently seen as Claudia in the TV reboot of Interview with the Vampire. Alfonso Bresciani / ? AMC+ / Courtesy Everett CollectionAnd here's what she looks like IRL. Axelle / FilmMagicWhat did you think of Avatar 2? Share your review in the comments!About Our Ads