Everything we know about the Netflix series “Avatar: The Last Airbender”, adapted from the famous eponymous cartoon!
WHAT IS IT ABOUT ?
Aang, a young boy trapped in a glacier for a century, must learn to master the four elements to fulfill his destiny and bring peace to his world by becoming the Avatar.
IS A TRAILER AVAILABLE?
See video above
WHEN WILL THE SERIES AIR?
Current 2024.
WHERE TO SEE IT ON STREAMING?
Exclusively on Netflix.
WHICH CHARACTERS WILL APPEAR IN THE SERIES?
Gordon Cormier is Aang. This is the hero of the series. The latter was trapped in the ice for many years, during which time his people were completely decimated by the soldiers of the Fire Nation.
Despite the weight on his shoulders, this young boy stands out for his jovial temperament but also for the maturity of the choices he makes.
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Kiawentiio Tarbell is Katara. Heir to the powers of the Water Tribe, the latter decides to accompany Aang in his quest. His main goal is to end the Fire Nation’s reign of terror, and restore peace between the continents.
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Ian Ousley is Sokka. Elder brother of Karata, the latter stands out for his blundering behavior. Although he has no magical powers, his knowledge of combat weapons and his courage in the face of danger make him a formidable warrior.
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Dallas Liu is Zuko. The main antagonist of the series is the Prince of the Fire Nation. At the head of troops who do not respect his authority because of his young age, the latter is responsible for tracking down and capturing the Avatar.
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is Iroh. Zuko’s uncle is both a mentor for him, but also a source of wisdom. His presence at his side thus allows him to temper the sometimes excessive ardor of the young prince.
Daniel Dae Kim is Ozai. The Fire Nation lord is a tyrannical man, whose authoritarian character is also expressed in the upbringing of his son Zuko, despite his status as heir to the throne.
WHAT WE KNOW
The main objective of the series is to offer the original cartoon an adaptation in live action which will make forget the previous cinematic adaptation of M. Night Shyamalan (incidentally the least rated film of its filmography, with a rated AlloCiné only 2.1/5).
Originally, the series was developed by cartoon creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, but the latter eventually left the project due to artistic differences with Netflix.
The budget for this first season exceeds 100 million dollars, with a ratio of approximately 15 million granted to each of the eight episodes.
IS A SEASON 2 PLANNED?
No season 2 officially ordered for the time being, but there is no doubt that Netflix has a lot of hope with this series. Rumors also claim that the leaders of the platform hope to make Avatar the successor to Stranger Things.