Just because an actor appears in a major franchise film, you can never assume they are deeply ingrained in the fandom and everything that comes with it. For many of them, starring in a franchise film is just another job and a paycheck. Sure, they probably love the work and respect the film, but they’re not checking Film Twitter for rumors and speculation. Case in point—Edie Falco’s experience with “Avatar: The Way of Water.”
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While appearing on “The View,” Edie Falco was asked if she was a huge fan of the “Avatar” franchise before signing on to appear in the new sequel, ‘The Way of Water.’ The actress admitted to seeing the first film in theaters years ago, but also shared a slightly embarrassing story about how she’s not obsessed with the box office and release dates in a way most fans are.
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“The second ‘Avatar’ I shot four years ago, and I’ve been busy and I’ve been doing stuff,” she explained. “Then somebody mentioned [‘The Way of Water’], and I thought, ‘Oh, I guess it came out and didn’t do very well because I didn’t hear anything.’ It happens, you know? And then somebody recently said, ‘Oh, [“Avatar 2”] is coming out.’ I said, ‘Oh, it hasn’t come out yet?!’ And I’ll never work again because I said that.”
Obviously, you would hope an actor is aware of the status of a film they worked on, especially in terms of how it performs and how it is received by the general public. Well, in Falco’s case, she was “doing stuff” and wasn’t completely aware that her newest film, which cost more than any other feature in history, has yet to be released. So, that’s a good surprise, I guess, for her.
It’s also too early to know if “Avatar: The Way of Water” will be seen as a box office bomb. Judging by its early results around the world, the film is a hit. Will it be profitable? That’s another discussion. But for now, the film is doing just fine, which is probably welcome news to Edie Falco.