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Avatar: The Way of Water, a Hollywood blockbuster of 2022, not only brings James Cameron's Avatar franchise back to the film scene after a 13-year hiatus but also presents a visually splendid feast with meticulously crafted imagery and effects.
Avatar: The Way of Water, among Hollywood's biggest hits in 2022, revives James Cameron's Avatar franchise after 13 years. The film offers a visually spectacular feast with meticulously crafted imagery and effects.
True to its title, most of Avatar: The Way of Water's duration is set in watery environments, featuring battles on the surface and even within the vast ocean depths. Director James Cameron, known for favoring authenticity, executed these scenes practically in a large artificial water tank.
Numerous articles have praised the cast of Avatar: The Way of Water for their dedication in performing underwater scenes. Kate Winslet, breaking Tom Cruise's 'action hero' record, held her breath for an impressive 7 minutes and 47 seconds, maintaining her character's demeanor for an authentic performance.
However, breath-holding is just a small aspect of bringing the underwater segments in Avatar: The Way of Water to life. The Na’vi characters in the film also swim, engage in combat, and interact with creatures within the ocean depths. Not to mention the breathtaking transitions between two underwater environments – in the air when riding creatures like Ilu or Skimwing (tsurak).
At this stage, the production team seeks the assistance of special stunt performers, experts at the forefront in various fields such as parkour, gymnastics, acrobatics, and even professional synchronized swimmers with Olympic experience. They are ready to execute the most daring, challenging, and even 'crazy' action sequences to bring authentic footage to Avatar: The Way of Water.
To gain a deeper understanding of the process behind shooting underwater scenes for this blockbuster, invite readers to follow the video segment below.
[Subtitle] How were the underwater scenes in Avatar: The Way of Water filmed? - Video: 20th Century Studios.
After more than a month since its release, Avatar: The Way of Water has now surpassed the $2.1 billion revenue mark, securing its place as the fourth highest-grossing film worldwide, following Titanic ($2.2 billion), Avengers: Endgame ($2.8 billion), and Avatar ($2.9 billion).
SOURCE: 20TH CENTURY STUDIOS, SCREENRANT
