James Cameron to film three 'Avatar' sequels in a row

Ever since director James Cameron announced he had ideas for multiple sequels to his record-breaking sci-fi film "Avatar," rumors have swirled about the possibility of two movies being filmed simultaneously.

"Avatar" grossed $2.7 billion worldwide.

According to an interview with actress Sigourney Weaver from Showbiz 411 (found via Comingsoon.net), the rumor mongers were thinking small, as she says she will soon working with the director on three sequels. Soon, as in this fall.

"Avatar" was released in December 2009 and went on to earn nine Academy Award nominations, winning three: Best Achievement in Visual Effects, Best Achievement in Art Direction and Best Achievement in Cinematography.

Weaver, who will appear next in USA Network's "Political Animals," will move on to some theatre work and then rejoin Cameron.

Showbiz 411 describes the actress' upcoming schedule as follows:

When “Political Animals” finishes shooting, see if you can follow Weaver’s schedule: she goes right into a new Christopher Durang play for a short run at Lincoln Center. Then she films “Avatar” 2, 3, and 4 with James Cameron. That’s right: they’re making three sequels to the blue 3D phenom all at the same time. Weaver says she has no idea how long it will take, or how it’s going to work. “I just show up,” she said. If “Political Animals” is renewed, USA will have to wait until all that’s over.

Weaver played Grace in the science fiction film, whose cast also included Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez and Giovanni Ribisi.

"Avatar" is the highest grossing film in history, earning $760 million domestically and $2 billion in foreign markets for a staggering grand total of $2.78 billion.