Q’orianka Kilcher sues James Cameron and Disney over avatar likeness

Actress Q’orianka Kilcher has filed a lawsuit against James Cameron and The Walt Disney Co. The action centers on the alleged unauthorized use of her likeness without consent in the Avatar franchise.

The suit accuses the director and studio of using Kilcher’s image in the popular science-fiction series without permission. Details on the specific claims remain limited at this stage.

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