The director of Titanic and Avatar narrowly escapes death after yet another one of his reckless stunts goes wrong
Oh, James Cameron. Always pushing the limits, always taking risks, always making us roll our eyes and shake our heads. The man is like a human cartoon character, constantly getting into absurd and dangerous situations. And yet, we can’t help but be drawn in by his larger-than-life personality and his unwavering commitment to being the coolest guy in the room.
In his latest stunt, Cameron nearly drowned in the depths of the ocean while filming a documentary about the Mariana Trench. Because, of course, that’s exactly the kind of thing you do when you’re a billionaire filmmaker with a penchant for underwater exploration. You know, instead of just sticking to the shallow end of the pool like a normal person.
According to sources, Cameron was filming a scene for his documentary when he suddenly realized he was out of air. Panicked, he tried to make his way back to the surface, but his diving suit had malfunctioned and he was unable to move. His team had to rush to his aid and pull him to safety, just moments before he would have succumbed to the crushing pressure of the deep sea.
Now, we’re not going to lie: this is some seriously impressive stuff. We mean, who else but James Cameron could manage to nearly die in such a ridiculously over-the-top way? It’s like he’s trying to outdo himself at every turn, always pushing the limits of what’s humanly possible. And yet, despite all the close calls and near-death experiences, he always manages to come out on top, laughing all the way to the bank.
So here’s to you, James Cameron. May you never lose your sense of adventure, your willingness to take risks, or your ability to talk your way out of any situation. And may you always have a team of highly trained professionals on hand to save your butt when things inevitably go wrong. Because let’s be real: with great power comes great responsibility, and with great ego comes great stupidity.
