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by: Mike Sampson Aug. 3, 2007

Former "Lost" star Michelle Rodriguez and stage actor Stephen Lang have signed on to join the cast of James Cameron's upcoming AVATAR. Rodriguez will play an ex-Marine pilot on the planet of Pandora while Lang will play a Marine colonel sent to Pandora to take control of the troops there. The two join the already cast Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Wes Studi and CCH Pounder. Says Cameron of Rodriguez: "Michelle Rodriguez is someone I've wanted to work with since I saw 'Girlfight' seven years ago." As for Lang, he auditioned for ALIENS 20 years ago and came close to winning a part in that film and Cameron has been looking for a part for him ever since. He will finish his one-man Broadway show "Beyond Glory" on August 19th and then head off to work on AVATAR. Cameron and his team are currently working on the animation and pre-production before live-action work begins filming in New Zealand in October. AVATAR, which will be presented in a new digital 3-D format, will hit theaters on May 22, 2009.

Source: Variety

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Extra Tidbit: Rodriguez's birth name is Mayte.

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GrayCalx
9:53AM on 08/06/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Character Actor
Rodriguez has 1 character that she can portray. And she can't even do that well. She's also following in the latest hollywood girl trend to drink and drive but has none of the money/talent/looks to back up her "diva" actions. She's a bitch, I hope the movie flops.
Rodriguez has 1 character that she can portray. And she can't even do that well. She's also following in the latest hollywood girl trend to drink and drive but has none of the money/talent/looks to back up her "diva" actions. She's a bitch, I hope the movie flops.
 
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Higgs
5:57PM on 08/04/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Wow, Michelle Rodriguez playing a tough chick (Marine, no less).



What an amazing departure from everything else she has ever done EVER.
Wow, Michelle Rodriguez playing a tough chick (Marine, no less).



What an amazing departure from everything else she has ever done EVER.
 
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Spider1970
5:47AM on 08/04/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
LIGHT 'EM'UP James !
Wow, this cast is turning in a very good way. In the past, Cameron showed us his skills: he knows excatly how to choose an actress. Michelle Rodriguez reminds me others Cameron's strong women: Jenette Goldstein (Vasquez in Aliens), and Linda Hamilton in T2.
Wow, this cast is turning in a very good way. In the past, Cameron showed us his skills: he knows excatly how to choose an actress. Michelle Rodriguez reminds me others Cameron's strong women: Jenette Goldstein (Vasquez in Aliens), and Linda Hamilton in T2.
 
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lalex81
8:43PM on 08/03/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I love Michelle Rodriguez and this looks like a project where all the cast will have a chance to shine on their own.



I just wish Michelle starts soon to stretch with her choices of roles though.
I love Michelle Rodriguez and this looks like a project where all the cast will have a chance to shine on their own.



I just wish Michelle starts soon to stretch with her choices of roles though.
 
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NicktheQuick
6:00PM on 08/03/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Wow. Stephen Lang. Haven't heard that name since that Michael J. Fox - James Woods action comedy from the 80's. It's name escapes me.
Wow. Stephen Lang. Haven't heard that name since that Michael J. Fox - James Woods action comedy from the 80's. It's name escapes me.
 
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APzombie
2:20PM on 08/03/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
U usually hate Michelle Rodriguez but for some reason her and Cameron seem like a good pair. I dunno, maybe i'm dreaming of Vasques from Aliens all over again.
U usually hate Michelle Rodriguez but for some reason her and Cameron seem like a good pair. I dunno, maybe i'm dreaming of Vasques from Aliens all over again.
 
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frogsimmons
1:32PM on 08/03/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
what about
michael biehn, darn it? what about michael biehn?
michael biehn, darn it? what about michael biehn?
 
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Burgerking
12:35PM on 08/03/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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Yeah, but Lost was better than most of her movie roles anyways.
Yeah, but Lost was better than most of her movie roles anyways.
 
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Chainsaw411
9:54AM on 08/03/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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Yes I love Michelle Rodriguez so this great new for me this movie will be cool cannot wait
Yes I love Michelle Rodriguez so this great new for me this movie will be cool cannot wait
 
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Nomein
8:42AM on 08/03/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Michelle Rodrigues former Lost Star? I dont know if she appreciates being referenced as a TV star after doing so many movies.
Michelle Rodrigues former Lost Star? I dont know if she appreciates being referenced as a TV star after doing so many movies.
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