The idea of watching hot Aussie actor Sam Worthington in the two-and-a-half-hour “Avatar” is pretty appealing — until you realize that he’s CGI’d as a vaguely feline-looking blue creature for most of the movie. Don’t worry, the film’s gotten some pretty great reviews, so if you drop some dollars on the movie, your time will be well spent. But if you’re looking to ogle the heartthrob in a more natural-looking state, check out this photo (and accompanying behind-the-scenes video) from the January issue of Vogue (on stands today).
The shot, by photographer Norman Jean Roy, features Sam brooding sexily on a motorcycle in work boots and a black ensemble while model Raquel Zimmerman poses fiercely beside him. It’s got a very post-apocalyptic look to it all (which kind of recalls the iconic Australian movie “Mad Max”), especially Raquel’s “macram-and-crochet fringe dress” by Rodarte. To duplicate the designer’s look, you might want to stop by your local Target and check out Rodarte’s affordable, limited-edition line there (though word on the street is that, eBay may be your best bet now to snag some of those threads!).
If that single photo’s not enough (it’s definitely not for us!), stop by Vogue.com for an exclusive video from the shoot. Sam’s natural charm shines through (or is that just his down-to-earth Aussie-ness?) when he jokingly says he got to where he is today “via car” and scratches nervously at his bearded chin. If you were wondering about “Avatar” — namely, what an avatar is, exactly — Sam says, “An avatar is basically a nine-foot-tall blue version of me.” We beg to differ, unless you start growing a cat-like snout, Sam.
Did you see “Avatar” last weekend, or did the snowstorm keep you huddled indoors? What did you think of the Perth-raised Aussie’s fancy photo shoot?
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