Production of three “Avatar” sequels in New Zealand has been put on hold as a precaution against the coronavirus outbreak. Sources at the New Zealand Film Commission confirmed a postponement “until further notice” after local reports emerged Tuesday that crew members had received emails from the producers announcing an immediate suspension of production.
The film’s executive team had been due to fly from Los Angeles to New Zealand on Friday, and to resume a block of shooting at the Stone Street Studios in Wellington.
They will now remain in the U.S. It is not known if that group included director James Cameron. “We’ve delayed it. We had plans to come down Friday night with a group of people and start back up and we made the decision to hold
Read more on variety.com