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. Kiawentiio Tarbell ( Anne with an E) as KataraĪlongside the cast announcements, Albert Kim had the following to say:.Gordon Cormier ( Lost in Space) as Aang.Here’s who will be playing the iconic roles: The four cast members announced were for the roles of Aang, Katara, Sokka and Zuko. On August 6th, 2021 AvatarNews exclusively reported that four cast members had joined the project after months of casting.

Pictured: Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio Tarbell, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu

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