The King of the World won’t be at the L.A. premiere tonight for Avatar: The Way of Water after testing positive for Covid.
A Disney rep tells Deadline, “James Cameron has Covid, but is feeling fine.”
“He tested positive as part of a routine testing cadence,” continued the statement, “He will continue to complete his schedule virtually but will not be at the premiere.”
Cameron did attend the world London premiere of Avatar: The Way of Water last Tuesday, Dec. 6. The movie opens this Friday could notch a $200M domestic start at the box office.
Due on the red carpet tonight is returning Disney CEO Bob Iger since Bob Chapek left the company. Also the stars of Avatar: The Way of Water will be in attenance including Kate Winslet, Zoe Saldaña, Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Edie Falco and Jemaine Clement.
