ABC News names Sam one of 7 rising stars to watch for in 2010. He is listed among other rising stars such as Carey Mulligan, Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Renner.
Sam Worthington
The huge box office return of James Cameron with the film “Avatar” was sure to produce a star — and it did with Australian actor Sam Worthington, who plays lead Jake Sully.
At 33, Worthington was known mostly to Australian audiences for his television work. Passed over to be Pierce Brosnan’s successor as James Bond, he had only a few minor roles in films before Cameron took a shot on him for “Avatar,” casting him in 2007.
Cameron also recommended him for a part in “Terminator Salvation” with Christian Bale. The movie, released last summer, was panned, but Worthington’s performance was widely praised. Finally with “Avatar,” Worthington has won widespread attention.
“I think he can inherit the action-adventure roles of other actors who are getting too old for them,” Kilday said. “And once he can show other aspects of his personality, he could probably take on comedy and drama as well.”
Up next, Worthington will play Perseus in the remake of “Clash of the Titans.”
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