Sam Worthington‘s exhibiting love for the late, nice producer Jon Landau … lauding his management skills — and, referring to their hit film “Avatar.”
The actor shared a press release with Deadline early Sunday in honor of producer Jon Landau who handed away Saturday … saying JL was a passionate producer who led with humor, energy and compassion.
And, Worthington’s honoring him by what they made collectively too … writing, “The People say all energy is borrowed and someday you have to give it back. I see you, Jon.” The Na’vi — the main alien tribe from their hit movies “Avatar” and “Avatar: The Means of Water” — are also known as “The Individuals.”
ICYMI … Jon’s household introduced his passing yesterday in a press release to The Hollywood Reporter after a battle with most cancers.
Landau was a Hollywood-producing legend recognized for hit movies like “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” and “Dick Tracy” earlier than partnering with James Cameron for “Titanic.”
The 2 struck up a yearslong friendship that noticed them produce motion pictures collectively like “Solaris,” “Alita: Battle Angel” and, in fact, “Avatar.”
Cameron additionally paid tribute to Landau … additionally applauding him for his humor and optimistic angle — and, saying “A part of myself has been torn away” following his loss of life.
He is survived by his spouse, Julie, his sons Jamie and Jodie and quite a few prolonged members of the family. He was 63.
RIP
