The Emmy-winning animation series Avatar: The Last Airbender is Netflix's latest live-action adaptation after the explosive success of the One Piece live-action series (review). Avatar: The Last Airbender's actors and the characters they will portray are worth checking out as this brand-new live-action series approaches. Let me give you a tour of the cast and characters of Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender. Longtime fans may know these characters with ease, but if not, or if you're brand-new to the Avatar-verse, let me introduce you to them.
Observation:The official team behind the live-action series has released indications about the narrative and characters of Avatar: The Last Airbender, but this article is spoiler-free.
This article compares the live-action cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix with the cast of the original animation series.
1. "Aang" played by Gordon Cormier
The character Aang has been portrayed by a number of actors throughout the years, and it seems that Netflix has found a treasure in Gordon Cormier. In the next live-action series, the gifted young actor will embody Avatar. Our protagonist is the last airbender, as the show's title implies, and he or she is going to set off on a mission to rescue the world. Will he fulfill the prophecy and save this universe? Soon, find out for yourself.
Famed actor Gordon Cormier started performing when he was only six years old. He was born in Canada, and after appearing on many Netflix series, including The Stand and Lost in Space, he was cast as Aang. We fervently hope that his portrayal of Aang will mark a watershed in his thriving acting career.
2. "Katara" (Kiawentiio Tarbell)
Katara, the last water bender of her tribe, serves as the story's deuteragonist. It's none other than Kiawentiio Tarbell who will portray her. Katara is Sokka's younger sister (). and comes from the Water Tribe of the South.
She will awaken Aang, the last airbender who was trapped in an iceberg, with her brother, and accompany him on his quest to save the planet.
Kiawentiio Tarbell is a talented actress from Canada who has made a few film and television appearances. She previously provided the voices of characters in Marvel's What If? TV series in addition to working on the well-liked Anne with an E series on Netflix.
3. "Sokka," played by Ian Ousley
Ian Ousley will portray Katara's lively and entertaining older brother. One of the key players in the protagonist triad is Sokka .as he and his sister accompany the Avatar on her journeys. He is a Water Tribe warrior who wants to follow in his father's footsteps and become a legendary fighter.
Another up-and-coming actor who has experience in Netflix TV shows is Ian Ousley. He has also acted in films such as Physical, Big Shot, Young Sheldon, and others. We are forward to see him provide some much-needed comedic relief to the program.
4. "Prince Zuko" played by Dallas Liu
Dallas Liu was finally selected as the fire-bending prince, Zuko, who had everyone guessing about the ideal choice. Zuko is the fierce Crown Prince of the Fire Nation and the oldest child of Fire Lord Ozai. Along with his uncle Iroh, he is one of the main characters that will be searching for the Avatar.
Dallas Liu is a young actor who has so far appeared in a few television shows and films. Some of these titles include the Legend of the Ten Rings, Shang-Chi, Tekken, Mortal Kombat Legacy, and Bones.
5. "Uncle Iroh" played by Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
Fans of the original animated series would be familiar with "Uncle Iroh" and his importance to the plot and characters. Uncle Iroh is a wise and pious figure who is well-known for his humanitarian principles. He offers them to us as well as to Zuko. He has thus been a beloved character for many generations, and perhaps he will remain so in the live-action version as well.
The actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee has been chosen to play Iroh. He is a seasoned actor from South Korea who has been in several movies, but Kim's Convenience gave him his big break as Appa. Subsequently, he contributed to other acclaimed Star Wars television series, including The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and The Book of Boba Fett.
6. "Ozai," played by Daniel Dae Kim
The powerful fire nation's leader will be portrayed by Daniel Dae Kim. Everyone thought he was the ideal candidate to be the Fire Lord Ozai when this declaration was made earlier. Uncle Iroh's younger brother, Ozai, is regarded as this century's legendary firebender.
The multi-talented Daniel Dae Kim has experience in acting, directing, producing, and other roles. Fans recognize him as Jin-Soo Kwon from the renowned television series "Lost." He has also contributed to a number of well-known films, including Hell Boy and Spider-Man 2. I can't wait to see him in action soon since, as you can see in the photo above, he looks flawless in his role as Fire Lord Ozai.
7. "Princess Azula" Elizabeth Yu
Elizabeth Yu will portray Princess Azula, the younger sister of the fire prince. She is the Fire Lord Ozai's daughter .and from a young age was regarded as a Fire Bending Prodigy. You will mostly encounter Azula on search missions with her companions. She is a strong and crafty figure assigned to locate the Avatar.
Elizabeth Yu is a New Jersey native who is just starting out in the acting world. She has previously made appearances in Somewhere in Queens and May December.
8. Ken Leung in the role of "Zhao"
With fireballs flying everywhere, Kenneth Leung is ready to seize Avatar as Zhao. He is among the Fire Nation's greatest warriors and has risen through the ranks to accomplish a number of accomplishments. He will battle his way to capture prisoner Avatar first, along with a host of other accomplished firebenders.
Ken is a seasoned American actor from New York who has been in a number of high-profile films and television shows, including Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens, The Sopranos, and Lost. As such, you can anticipate that he will portray Zhao in the best possible light.
9. "Mechanist" Danny Pudi
If you are as big of a Community fan as I am, you must already know this chap as "Abed." Indeed! Danny Pudi, a well-known star of Community, has joined the cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Everyone was curious about his role in the series when the allegations initially started to circulate. The identity of "The Mechanist," who resides on the Northern Air Temple with his son Teo, has now been verified. He is a skilled engineer and innovator who has had a significant influence on global technological growth.
American actor Danny Pudi is of Indian descent. He is best known for playing Abed in the comedy Community. In addition, he contributed to several other projects, including Duck Tales, Star Trek Beyond, Mythic Quest, and others.
10. "June" played by Arden Cho
In the live-action series, Arden Cho, of Teen Wolf fame, will portray "June," a bounty hunter. June is regarded as one of the best hunters in all of the countries, and she doesn't work for just one.
She pledged her loyalty to the person who made the greatest payment to hire her as a bounty hunter and mercenary. Following her portrayal of Kira Yukimura in the TV series Teen Wolf, Cho rose to fame. She has contributed to several more well-known television programs and motion pictures, including Chicago Med and The Honor List. In the TV clothes from the episode, Arden Cho seems to be an exact replica of June, doesn't she?
All of the well-known figures and actors who will be starring in the TV show later this month are included here. For those who don't know, Netflix will start streaming the live-action version of Avatar: The Last Airbender on February 22.