Norm Spellman

Norm Spellman is a supporting character in James Cameron's Avatar franchise. He is one of the newer recruits in the Avatar Program who was friends with the Sully Brothers, Tom and Jake. 
He was portrayed by Joel David Moore. 
==Biography==
===Early Life===
Little is known about Norm's early life prior to his involvement in the Avatar Program. However, it is understood that he was born and raised on Earth, where he received extensive scientific training. Norm was close friends with the late Tom Sully, and he was greatly inspired by the research of his role model, Grace Augustine, whose work on Pandoran Botany he held in high esteem. Norm's exceptional dedication and hard work led to his acceptance into the Avatar Program as an outstanding student.
Before his first assignment on Pandora, he claimed to have studied the Na'vi language for five years, and had logged 520 hours of simulation time in preparation for linking with his avatar.
===Avatar===
===Avatar: The Way of Water===
After Kiri fell into a coma due to a seizure, Max and Norm were summoned by Jake to the lands of the Metkayina Clan, where the Sully family relocated. When none of their methods worked, Norm and Max were Neytiri and Ronal. Before they left, Norm warned Jake that if Kiri ever connected to the tree of souls again, she could die.
==Personality==
==Powers and abilities==
===Abilities===
*High Intellegence: As a researcher, scientist, and biologist, Norm is highly intellegent in these fields. He was able to pick up the Na'vi language and frequently studies Pandora's live with Grace Augustine. When Jake summons Norm to help a fainted Kiri, he was able to tell that she has epilepsy. 
*Xenolinguist: Norm is skilled in speaking both English and native Na'vi language as he studied extraterrestrial languages.
*Skilled Anthropologist: Norm studied the Na'vi societies and cultures and their development. He was aware of who Eywa was and informed Jake about it when he showed no knowledge of it.
*Skilled Xenobotanist: Norm studies Pandora's wildlife and fauna with Grace Augustine, often enjoying the outdoors in his Avatar body.
*Gunmanship: As shown in the Assault on the Tree of Souls, Norm is able to use firearms, even when riding on a Direhorse. 
==Relationships==
===Jake Sully===
Jake and Norm first met when they came to Pandora and eventually became close friends. Initially jealous of Jake getting closer to the Na'vi, Norm eventually got over it and taught Jake about Na'vi culture. 
Fifteen years later, they still remained close friends. After Kiri suffered from a seizure, Jake contacted Norman and Max, who flew to the Metkayina clan's lands.
===Trudy Chacon===
Trudy was Norm's girlfriend.
===Grace Augustine===
===Tom Sully===
Both Tom and Norm became very close after training for the Avatar program together. However, he was devastated by his friend's loss when Tom was killed by thieves. 
==Quotes==
==Trivia==
*In the original script, Norm was romantically linked to Trudy. The relationship was made canon in The World of Avatar: A Visual Exploration.
*In Avatar: The Way of Water, when Norm returns to High Camp with an Ikran, meaning he tamed one sometime in between movies. 
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