Schwarzenegger andAvatardirector James Cameron have worked together three times, and have become friends in the process.

As a result, it may not be surprising that the two have discussedthe upcomingAvatarsequels.

Cameron directed the first twoTerminatormovies as well asTrue Lies, all of which starred Schwarzenegger.

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James Cameron’s career has had a massive impact on Hollywood since his films with Schwarzenegger.

However, Schwarzenegger has one condition that still seemingly hasn’t been met.

A compelling new antagonist could be what attracts Arnold toAvatarand could lead to Schwarzenegger playing a rare villain role.

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Although the actor has experience in sci-fi and action movies, he almost always plays heroic characters.

The rumor went nowhere, as Stephen Lang reprized his role asAvatar’sColonel Miles Quaritch inside a new body.

Quaritch will likely return as an antagonist inAvatar: Fire & Ash.

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Quaritch might need reinforcements, likely justifying more villains.

A compelling new antagonist could be what attracts Arnold toAvatarand could lead toSchwarzenegger playing a rare villain role.

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Audiences already knowthe nextAvatarmovie will be called “Fire And Ash.

Cameron is no stranger to directing action scenes.

If Schwarzenegger were to appear in anAvatarsequel,it would likely play to his strengths and action movie experience.

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