The fire nation is back again! Netflix has released the first full look at its upcoming live-action adaptation of Nickelodeon's beloved animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. The new poster features Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Momo - confirming that the adaptation will arrive in 2024.
Cast:
The Netflix adaptation has assembled an impressive cast to bring the characters to life, including:
- Gordon Cormier as Aang
- Dallas Liu as Prince Zuko
- Kiawentiio Tarbell as Katara
- Ian Ousley as Sokka
- Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as General Iroh
- Daniel Dae Kim as Fire Lord Ozai
- Ken Leung as Commander Zhao
- Maria Zhang as Suki
- Elizabeth Yu as Princess Azula
Plot:
The first season of the live-action series will likely follow the plot of the animated show's first season. Netflix's synopsis teases:
"The four nations once lived in harmony, with the Avatar, master of all four elements, keeping peace between them. But everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked and wiped out the Air Nomads, the first step taken by the firebenders towards conquering the world.
With the current incarnation of the Avatar yet to emerge, the world has lost hope. But like a light in the darkness, hope springs forth when Aang, a young Air Nomad — and the last of his kind — reawakens to take his rightful place as the next Avatar."
Trailer:
While light on details, Netflix released an exciting teaser trailer for the series in June 2023, giving a glimpse into the show's elements and possible logo. Fans are eagerly awaiting a full trailer.
The live-action Avatar promises to be an epic adaptation of the beloved animated series. With filming underway and a 2024 release planned, fans don't have too much longer to wait before returning to the world of benders.
FAQ
When will the Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action series be released?
The series is expected to be released in 2024 on Netflix. An exact release date has not been announced yet.
Who is in the cast?
The cast includes:
- Gordon Cormier as Aang
- Dallas Liu as Prince Zuko
- Kiawentiio Tarbell as Katara
- Ian Ousley as Sokka
- Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as General Iroh
- Daniel Dae Kim as Fire Lord Ozai
- Ken Leung as Commander Zhao
- Maria Zhang as Suki
- Elizabeth Yu as Princess Azula
What will the plot be about?
The first season is expected to closely follow the plot of the original animated show's first season. It will follow Aang, the last airbender, as he reawakens after 100 years and must master the elements to become the Avatar and restore balance to the world.
Who is creating the series?
The original creators of the animated series, Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, were initially involved but departed the project in 2020. Showrunner Albert Kim is now leading the live-action adaptation.
Will there be bending?
Yes, a key part of the Avatar world is the ability of some people to bend the elements of air, water, earth, and fire. The live-action series will depict the various types of bending.
Will Appa appear?
Appa, Aang's sky bison, does appear on the teaser poster for the series, so it looks like we will see Appa in the live-action show.
Will there be new characters?
Most of the main characters from the original animated series are included in the announced cast. It's possible some new minor characters could be introduced, but the focus seems to be on bringing the main cast from the animation to life.
The excitement is palpable as fans eagerly await more news and footage from Netflix's live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series. Though the teaser trailer gives little away, it provides a thrilling first glimpse into the show's bending elements and characters.
With the story following the epic journey of Aang and his friends, as he embraces his destiny as the Avatar, the series promises stunning visuals and heartfelt storytelling. Fans are hopeful that the adaptation will honor the magic of the original animated world.
The series has assembled an impressive cast that bears striking resemblance to the animated characters. All signs point to an epic live-action adventure that will delight both die-hard Avatar fans and newcomers when it premieres in 2024.
After a long wait, audiences will soon be able to return to the world of the four nations and watch the Avatar restore balance once more. The rich universe first introduced in the animated series is poised for an exciting new chapter.
