With resume builders like 'Aliens,' 'Titanic' and a couple 'Terminators,' there's no denying that James Cameron has only himself to beat in a battle of epics. And he's on track to do just that as his decade-long vision of a 3D 'Avatar' comes to fruition on December 18. One thing's for sure, the film's leads, 'Terminator Salvation''s breakout star Sam Worthington and 'Star Trek' beauty Zoe Saldana, are an automatic win as far as we're concerned.Australian actor Sam Worthington made a splash when he starred in 'Terminator Salvation,' stealing the omnipresent spotlight from media-target Christian Bale with a convincing turn as Marcus Wright. In 'Avatar' he'll play Jake Sully, an ex-Marine-turned-Avatar (seen above) whose purpose is to infiltrate an alien village. Increasing demand for Worthington cements his status as one of sci-fi's hottest commodities. Oh, and he ain't too shabby, either.
Zoe Saldana found her sci-fi calling in a career-changing role as Uhura in Summer '09's smash hit 'Star Trek.' The stunning actress is fitting as 'Avatar''s Na'vi princess Neytiri (seen above), who forces Sully to question his destructive mission. Saldana will next star in a handful of films throughout scattered genres before returning to the space odyssey in a 2011 'Trek' sequel.
In anticipation of what is sure to be this holiday season's monster hit, Saldana and Worthington will be taking part in an Unscripted interview using fan questions. Ask them anything you'd like, just make sure it's before Wednesday, Dec. 9 and that you include your first name and the city you live in. Come back here on Wednesday, Dec. 16 to see if your question was asked!
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Reader Comments (26)
Erik at 5:45PM on Nov 30th 2009
For Zoe,
If you could actually meet your character, Neytiri, in real life, is there anything you'd like to ask her, like about her culture or herself and if so, what?
Erik
Des Moines, Iowa
Hamza at 9:54PM on Nov 30th 2009
For Zoe,
What was your favorite part about acting in Avatar?
and good luck with Avatar, it seems like a promising movie
Hamza
Chicago, IL
Rashad at 7:57PM on Nov 30th 2009
For Zoe,
How does it feel to be involved in two really big movies this year like Avatar and Star Trek?
Rashad
Atlanta, GA
chase at 8:59PM on Nov 30th 2009
For Zoe,
What were the difficulties in creating your character in the upcoming film Avatar and in what ways did James Cameron help?
Chase
Minneapolis, MN
Alex at 9:24PM on Nov 30th 2009
For Zoe,
Did you get to do motion capture so that the animators could copy your mannerisms and facial expressions?
Thanks,
Alex from Charlottesville, VA
Tyler at 10:01PM on Nov 30th 2009
For Zoe,
Why are you so amazingly beautiful and talented and will you marry me?
Michael at 9:57PM on Nov 30th 2009
For Sam,
What was the toughest obstacle you had to overcome to prepare for this role
Matthew Holmes at 8:15PM on Dec 3rd 2009
For Sam,
Since breaking into Hollywood so successfully, what are your thoughts on coming back to work on Australian films?
Maria at 6:21AM on Dec 1st 2009
For Sam,
how was it doing Cameron's special kind of motion capture? did you enjoy it?
Colby Mann at 1:48PM on Dec 1st 2009
For Sam,
Over the few years, you've been around some very famous people. Who made you feel the most starstruck?
Colby Mann - Peterborough, NH
Jamie at 6:36PM on Dec 1st 2009
Zoe,
You tend to play strong, independent, badass females in your movies, like Anamaria in Pirates, Uhura in Star Trek, and now Na'vi in Avatar. Did you identify personally with these characters in real life?
Travis at 11:32AM on Dec 2nd 2009
For Sam,
Your name always comes up during speculations of casting upcoming Sci-Fi films. What films (if any) inspired you to become so embedded in the current Science Fiction culture? Any favorites growing up?
Hannah at 8:49PM on Dec 1st 2009
For Zoe,
What was it like doing a film like this?
Hannah Medford
North Carolina
Christina at 2:16AM on Dec 2nd 2009
For Sam,
Was it hard for you to learn an American accent?
Christina
Norman, Oklahoma
Darrin Connell at 12:02AM on Dec 3rd 2009
For Sam & Zoe--
Would either of you have change for a dollar?
Darrin Connell
Petaluma, CA
Samantha at 11:11AM on Dec 3rd 2009
For Sam,
When will you take off your shirt in a Hollywood film?
Samantha
Hong Kong
James McDonald at 1:17AM on Dec 4th 2009
I'm not gonna ask a silly question. I just want to say that you're both great actors (loved Terminator Salvation and Star Trek), and I'm really looking forward to Avatar and future flicks!
Geri at 11:49PM on Dec 4th 2009
For Sam and Zoe:
What kind of music are you guys into?
Geri [pronounced ye-ri :)]
New Jersey
Richard at 5:26PM on Dec 5th 2009
For Zoe,
Between Star Trek and Avatar, have you had to clear space on your shelves for all your Zoe Saldana dolls and action figures?
Richard
Leamington Spa, England
Terri D at 7:32PM on Dec 6th 2009
My question is for both Zoe and Sam. Instead of asking all the questions everyone does, I instead would like to know from each Zoe and Sam what question to they wish someone would ask them, but never does, and what would their answer to that question be.
As an avid Trekkie, I would also like to congratulate Zoe on an OUTSTANDING performance as Uhura - the role is very safe in your hands!