The Canadian director will be working on the film Avatar, which begins filming in April, and should be released in the summer of 2009. The new production will be filmed in 3D, with state-of-the-art technology.
Avatar is the story of a paraplegic ex-Marine, Jake Sully, who is brought to another planet, and finds himself in a battle with the inhabitants and culture.
Australian actor Sam Worthington, who is best known in his country for his films Somersault and Dirty Deeds, will play Jake Sully.