Avatar is an American film released in 2009 which is action and adventure based. This movie was about a paralyzed Marine who gets sent to the moon Pandora, and ends up in a moral conflict. Director James Cameron masterminded the film, starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, and Sigourney Weaver, among others. Now let’s know more about its filming locations and interesting trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of ‘Avatar’ was done in multiple locations. The list includes Kaua’i and O’ahu in Hawaii, USA, along with Wellington in New Zealand. Another location was the Hamakua Coast in Hawaii. A significant portion of the movie was also filmed at Stone Street Studios located in Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand. The movie was filmed between April 16, 2007, and December 1, 2007.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sam Worthington | Jake Sully |
| Sigourney Weaver | Dr. Grace Augustine |
| Stephen Lang | Colonel Miles Quaritch |
| Michelle Rodriguez | Trudy Chacón |
| Giovanni Ribisi | Parker Selfridge |
| Joel David Moore | Norm Spellman |
| Wes Studi | Eytukan |
| Laz Alonso | Tsu’tey |
| Dileep Rao | Dr. Max Patel |
| Matt Gerald | Corporal Lyle Wainfleet |
| Sean Anthony Moran | Private Fike |
| Jason Whyte | Cryo Vault Med Tech |
| Scott Lawrence | Venture Star Crew Chief |
| Kelly Kilgour | Lock Up Trooper |
| Sean Patrick Murphy | Shuttle Co-Pilot |
| Peter Dillon | Shuttle Crew Chief |
| Kevin Dorman | Tractor Operator / Troupe |
| Kelson Henderson | Dragon Gunship Pilot |
| David Van Horn | Dragon Gunship Gunner |
| Jacob Tomuri | Dragon Gunship Navigator |
| Michael Blain-Rozgay | Suit #1 |
| Jon Curry | Suit #2 |
| Luke Hawker | Ambient Room Tech |
| Woody Schultz | Ambient Room Tech / Troupe |
| Peter Mensah | Horse Clan Leader |
| Sonia Yee | Link Room Tech |
| Jahnel Curfman | Basketball Avatar / Troupe |
| Ilram Choi | Basketball Avatar |
| Kyla Warren | Na’vi Child |
| Lisa Roumain | Troupe |
| Taylor Kibby | Troupe |
| Jodie Landau | Troupe |
| Chris Mala | Troupe |
| Julie Lamm | Troupe |
| Cullen B. Madden | Troupe |
| Joseph Brady Madden | Troupe |
| Frankie Torres | Troupe |
| Austin Wilson | Troupe |
| Sara Wilson | Troupe |
| Tamica Washington-Miller | Troupe |
| Lucy Briant | Op Center Staff |
| Nathan Meister | Op Center Staff |
| Gerry Blair | Op Center Staff |
| Paul Yates | Op Center Staff |
| Wray Wilson | Op Center Duty Officer |
| James Gaylyn | Op Center Staff |
| Melvin Leno Clark III | Dancer |
| Carvon Futrell | Dancer |
| Brandon Jelkes | Dancer |
| Micah Moch | Dancer |
| Haniyyah Tahirah | Dancer |
| Christopher Nolen | Dancer |
| Christa Oliver | Dancer |
| Bravita A. Threatt | Dancer |
| Frazer Anderson | Biolab Technician (uncredited) |
| Lasco Atkins | Trooper (uncredited) |
| Rodney Bane | Scientist (uncredited) |
| Eoin Bates | Bio-Lab Scientist (uncredited) |
| Jørn Benzon | Jake’s Bar Friend (uncredited) |
| Rowan Bettjeman | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Francis Biggs | Ops Center Staff (uncredited) |
| Colin Bleasdale | Mining Chief (uncredited) |
| Mike Bodnar | Veteran Miner (uncredited) |
| Adam Brookfield | Link Driver (uncredited) |
| Christopher Brougham | Ops Center Supervisor (uncredited) |
| Sam Bunkall | Trooper (uncredited) |
| Amalia Calder | Ops Center Tech (uncredited) |
| Robert Catto | Biolab Technician (uncredited) |
| Matt Clayton | Richard (uncredited) |
| Rodney Cook | Trooper (uncredited) |
| Hamish Denston | Miner (uncredited) |
| Nicole Dionne | Na’vi (uncredited) |
| Mia Dodson | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Peter Doile | Miner (uncredited) |
| Alison Draine | Miner (uncredited) |
| Kyle Dyhrberg | Bar Bully (uncredited) |
| Joshua Farcone | Marine (uncredited) |
| Michael Fowler | Ops Center Soldier (uncredited) |
| Melvin Garcia | Tribesman (uncredited) |
| Jamie Harrison | Trooper (uncredited) |
| Paul Harrop | Second Ops Trooper (uncredited) |
| David Hayles | Tribesman (uncredited) |
| Allan Henry | Trooper (uncredited) |
| Corin Hunter | Pilot (uncredited) |
| Jessica J. Immanuel | Ops Center Staff (uncredited) |
| Anthony Ingruber | Ground Technician (uncredited) |
| Ashley Jeffery | Flight Crew Mechanic (uncredited) |
| Tim Kano | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Camille Keenan | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Ron Kerkmeester | Control Operations Supervisor (uncredited) |
| Paul Kingdom | Miner (uncredited) |
| Liz Kirkman | Meteorological Expert (uncredited) |
| Dean Knowsley | Samson Pilot (uncredited) |
| Francis Kora | Trooper (uncredited) |
| Emma Law | NYC Shopper (uncredited) |
| Bernie Lord | Miner (uncredited) |
| Sandi Malesic | Indian Woman in Sari (uncredited) |
| Tim Mansell | Miner (uncredited) |
| Wiebe Marinus | Mechanic (uncredited) |
| Simbarashe Matshe | Tuktuk Driver (uncredited) |
| Walter McGinnis | Operations Center Op (uncredited) |
| Carlton McRae | Pandoran Miner (uncredited) |
| Iain Middleton | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Joseph Mika-Hunt | Trooper (uncredited) |
| Alan Morrison | Miner / Scientist (uncredited) |
| Dina Morrone | TV Voice Over Announcer (uncredited) (voice) |
| Jimmy James Nielsen | Trooper (uncredited) |
| Terry Notary | Banshee (uncredited) |
| Ken Ohara | Na’vi (uncredited) |
| Kai Pantano | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Wayne Phillips | Newly Arrived Miner (uncredited) |
| Patricia Pinto | Troupe (uncredited) |
| Logan Pithyou | Blast Technician (uncredited) |
| Luis G. Portillo | Bio Lab Scientist (uncredited) |
| Raja | Hero (uncredited) |
| Shane Rangi | Amp Suit (uncredited) |
| Daniel Rathbon | Miner Military / New Arrival / Veteran Miner (uncredited) |
| Yvette Reid | Lab Technician #3 (uncredited) |
| Matt Renata | Trooper (uncredited) |
| Larry Rew | Crematorium Tech (uncredited) |
| Todd Rippon | Tractor Operator (uncredited) |
| Grant Roa | Bouncer (uncredited) |
| Emma Robinson | Bio Lab Technician (uncredited) |
| Gareth Ruck | Ops Center Staff (uncredited) |
| David Sampen | Avatar (uncredited) |
| Rhian Sheehan | Engineer (uncredited) |
| Shaneel Sidal | Scientist (uncredited) |
| Tim Simpson | Miner (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Star | Trooper (uncredited) |
| T.J. Storm | Col. Quaritch’s Mech Suit (uncredited) |
| Ken Stratton | Civilian (uncredited) |
| Paul Tansley | Bio Lab Technician / Miner (uncredited) |
| Jodie Taylor | Female Marine (uncredited) |
| Alicia Vela-Bailey | Ikran Clan Leader (uncredited) |
| Maria Walker | Military Officer (uncredited) |
| Daniel Watterson | Officer (uncredited) |
| Richard Whiteside | Geologist (uncredited) |
| Virginia Wickham | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Scott Workman | Trooper (uncredited) |
| Nikie Zambo | Na’vi (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film earned the director, James Cameron, numerous accolades, including 3 Oscars.
- Not stopping there, the film bagged another 88 wins & 131 nominations in diverse award categories.
- The characters Jake Sully was played by Sam Worthington, Neytiri by Zoe Saldana, and Dr. Grace Augustine by Sigourney Weaver.
- Other noteworthy performances included Colonel Miles Quaritch by Stephen Lang, Trudy Chacón by Michelle Rodriguez, and Parker Selfridge by Giovanni Ribisi.
- Mo’at was portrayed by CCH Pounder, also known as Carol Christine Hilaria Pounder.
- Despite receiving reviews from 3,880 users and 514 critics, the film remained successful and popular among its audience.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Kaua’i, Hawaii, USA
- Latitude: 22.0964396
- Longitude: -159.5261238
- Place ID: ChIJR7CeJbsEB3wRijctofUaMvY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kauai, Hawaii, USA
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
- Location Name: Hamakua Coast, Hawaii, USA
- Latitude: 19.991576
- Longitude: -155.2419078
- Place ID: ChIJ222DekqoU3kRvufEpHZL6DM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hamakua, Laupahoehoe, HI 96764, USA
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
- Location Name: Wellington, New Zealand
- Latitude: -41.2923814
- Longitude: 174.7787463
- Place ID: ChIJy3TpSfyxOG0RcLQTomPvAAo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Wellington, New Zealand
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Location Name: O’ahu, Hawaii, USA
- Latitude: 21.4389123
- Longitude: -158.0000565
- Place ID: ChIJA2ty2zJmAHwRw8tvkGl9WNk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: O‘ahu, Hawaii, USA
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
- Location Name: Stone Street Studios, Stone Street, Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand
- Latitude: -41.3182286
- Longitude: 174.8134241
- Place ID: ChIJ_ZQpR4KvOG0Rhbs7JJz9tqM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1 Stone Street, Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
