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Michelle Yeoh Joins 'Avatar' Sequels

By Flora / 17 Apr 2019 (Wednesday)

Michelle Yeoh has been cast in the "Avatar" sequels as scientist Dr. Karina Mogue!

“Throughout her career, Michelle has always created unique and memorable characters. I look forward to working with Michelle to do the same thing on the Avatar sequels,” said director James Cameron.

Michelle Yeoh is recognized as one of the greatest and the most successful international actresses. She can most recently be seen starring in the highly-talked about romantic comedy, Crazy Rich Asians, directed by John M. Chu, as well as in CBS' Star Trek: Discovery.

The former Bond girl is best known for her roles in Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 1 & 2, Rob Marshall’s Memoirs of a Geisha, Roger Spottiswoode’s Tomorrow Never Dies and Danny Boyle’s Sunshine. Yeoh also starred in Luc Besson’s critically acclaimed The Lday and voiced a role in the Dreamworks animated hit, Kung Fu Panda 2.

Michelle will next be seen in Paul Feig's Last Christmas alongside Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding and in Joe Carnahan’s Boss Level.

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