
Jack Champion plays Spider, a character introduced in 2022’s Avatar: The Way of Water. He’s a human boy raised among the Na’vi, having been born and orphaned on the human base in Pandora. Spider’s story is as captivating as those of the other main characters. We learn in The Way of Water that his father was Colonel Miles Quaritch, the villain from the first film who was reborn in an Avatar body to continue hunting Jake Sully. Growing up with an adopted family, Spider feels like an outsider – he’s physically different, needs an oxygen mask, and struggles to adapt. This makes him a compelling character, but can also be frustrating for viewers. He stands out because he’s a human child actor among the tall, blue Na’vi, and is written as a somewhat rebellious kid. This realism, ironically, risks pulling audiences out of the fantastical world of Avatar, making it easy to simply dislike him. However, appreciating Spider is a more rewarding choice. That’s why fans of the character will be pleased that Fire and Ash focuses heavily on his story.