That’s unlike the previous live adaption of Avatar: The Last Airbender that was released in 2010 by Nickelodeon and largely panned.
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The most exciting news early on in the project was that the original creators of the Nickelodeon series would be involved. Who is involved with Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix? In December 2021, four more roles were filled including:Īvatar: The Last Airbender Cast & Crew – Picture: Netflix / Noah Asanias Netflix has also confirmed the casting of three important roles with the roles of Uncle Iroh, Gyatso, and Commander Zhao occupied by Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Lim Kay Siu, and Ken Leung respectively. You know? To do a good job, and I mean, at the end of the day I can only do what I’m capable of, but I hope that people enjoy my performance.
So I mean, obviously I’m excited because this is like a dream, but at the same time, it gets a little nerve-wracking. So, I mean, I’m just as much of a fan of Zuko as everyone else is. I mean, he’s such an incredible character and he has one of my favorite character developments in all of the animated series. “… because it is such a beloved show I feel like there is some pressure to do a great job and not that I’m doubting anyone or the project at all, but this is the biggest project and the biggest role that I’ve been able to take part in now, especially leading with a character like Zuko, who’s so complex and one of, if not the favorite, one of the favorites of the show with his fire bending and his history. In an interview with in September 2021, Dallas Liu spoke about the pressure going into the first season saying: We can’t wait to realize Aang’s world as cinematically as we always imagined it to be, and with a culturally appropriate, non-whitewashed cast.”ĭespite rumors up until the official cast announcement, Dante Basco (who voiced Prince Zuko in the animated series) had been pegged for a role in the upcoming Netflix series but eventually confirmed he wouldn’t be returning as Prince Zuko. “We’re thrilled for the opportunity to helm this live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Not just in a cartoon, but in a world that truly exists, very similar to the one we live in.”īefore their departure from the project, here’s what Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko had to say about casting the series: This was a chance to showcase Asian and Indigenous characters as living, breathing people.
Authenticity is what keeps us going, both in front of the camera and behind it a live-action version would establish a new benchmark in representation and bring in a whole new generation of fans. But throughout this process, our byword has been “authenticity.” To the story. “We’ll be expanding and growing the world, and there will be surprises for existing fans and those new to the tale. Pictured: Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio Tarbell, Ian Ousley, Dallas LiuĪlongside the cast announcements, Albert Kim had the following to say: The only user capable of using all four elements is the “Avatar”. In each nation, only a select few people known as the “Benders” can use their nation’s element by using the regional martial arts and their telekinetic powers. Named after the elements, the four nations are the Air Nomads, Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation, and the Water Tribes. In the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender civilization is divided into four separate nations. The plot of the live-action remake will retread the same adventures as its animated counterpart. What is the plot of the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender? 13 cast members have been confirmed as of April 2022.The original creators of the Nickelodeon series are not involved in the production.Filming is expected to run until June 2022.It’s one of Netflix’s most expensive shows reportedly costing $15 million per episode for a total of $120 million for season 1 alone.The series is using groundbreaking new LED technology while filming.10 hour-long episodes were expected but it’s been reported that it’ll be 8.There’s a lot to get to below but if you’re looking for just the headlines here is the TL DR:
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