Titanic actress Kate Winslet has been in the headlines since news of her appearance in the upcoming Avatar sequel, titled Avatar: The Way of the Water, came to light. In a new interview, the actress discussed the moments leading to her stint on the franchise and how her kids motivated her to take on the role.
Speaking to People, the actress explained how her Titanic director James Cameron contacted her to describe what the role entailed. She immediately became sold with the idea and even more excited to be asked to join the world of Avatar. However, what sealed the deal for her was having her children’s consent to do the sequel. She recounted:
Kate Winslet eventually accepted the part, with that little nudge from her kids, Bear, Joe, and Mia, and the rest is history. Aside from the thrill of having the renowned actress star in another iconic movie twenty-five years after Titanic, seeing her reunite with James Cameron in another smash hit has stirred heightened anticipation. On her relationship with the seasoned director, the mom of three gushed:
Who Does Kate Winslet Play In Avatar?
The latest installment of the franchise, Avatar: The Way of the Water, which hits cinemas on December 16, will see Kate Winslet play the role of Na’vi warrior Ronal. While specific details about the newcomer are somewhat scarce pending the movie’s premiere, the Lee star’s latest onscreen character would involve some impressive waterworks.
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Director James previously hinted that when he praised the actress’ breath-holding expertise for her various underwater scenes, calling her a natural. In a previous interview, Kate Winslet confirmed her impressive feat, admitting she had the moment captured on camera. This breath sequence training has motivated Kate Winslet to introduce some new skills to her kids. She explained:
Despite her newfound expertise and her determination to incorporate the breath works in her kids, the star advises fans not to muck around with it at home without expert supervision.
