The beloved animated series avatar the last airbender has been in the process of being adapted as a live-action television show for a long time, but apparently things are going well and Netflix has unveiled the latest of its big casting announcements. With its main cast already confirmed and plenty of rumors of co-stars making the rounds, Netflix has confirmed the rest of the ensemble, which will include some exciting faces, such as star Trek George Takei icon.
We already have know a little about the program , and it was announced that the main cast of the new version was ready. The main cast includes Gordon Cormier like him avatar, Kiaventiio What cataract, Ian Ousley What sokka, liu dallas What zuko, Elizabeth you What blue, Paul Sun Hyung Lee What IrohYes Daniel Dae Kim What Fire Lord Ozai. They had also confirmed several recurring characters, including Maria Zhang What Suki Yes Yvonne Chapman What Kyoshi avatar. Even though this is all super exciting, netflix confirmed (opens in a new tab) Many big names come to play beloved side characters like King Bumi, the Cabbage Merchant, and others.
George Takei, Randall Duk Kim and others join the cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender
Confirm the Netflix press release Giorgio Takei What kb. His character lives in the spirit world and is an ancient spirit who steals the faces of others. In the original show, Koh appears towards the end of the first book when Aang visits the spirit world as he tries to help save the water tribe. I’m sure to hear Takei’s signature voice will be haunting as Koh, and I can’t wait to see how he plays the character towards the end of Season 1.
With Takei, Randall Duk Kim will also join the spirit world as wan shi tong. Actor known for his roles in Kung Fu Panda Yes john wick he will play the Spirit of Knowledge, who appears as a giant owl who rules the Library of Spirits.
Ruy Iskander will join the cast as lieutenant hee. Iskander is known for his work in yes day Yes bending machines. Lieutenant Jee is a firebender and senior officer who helps Prince Zuko find the Avatar.
The last of the new names is Lucian-Rivière ChauhanWho’s playing theo, the energetic and skilled hang glider son of the Mechanic (which I will talk about later). Chauhan is very young and this is his first major project, however, he starred alongside Riz Ahmed To find.
Arden Cho, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Danny Pudi among many others confirmed in the cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender
While these four aforementioned actors are making new casting announcements. Netflix has also confirmed some interesting names that have been talked about. All of the characters mentioned below appear around the middle of the first season, when Aang, Katara, and Sokka make their way to the Earth Kingdom.
Cho Ardenwho has played recently Follow up of the partner on Netflix and is known for her role in adolescent wolfYou will play June, the ruthless bounty hunter. Pursue prey with Nyla, her pet shirshu, who can smell anything, anywhere. Cho has been a strong advocate for breaking stereotypes and advocating for greater representation on television, which she did. Follow up of the partner. Avatar: The Last Airbender has also made an active effort to do so by streaming and showing “Asian and indigenous characters,” as showrunner Albert Kim said in the press release.
Another exciting addition to the cast is Utkarsh Ambudkar What king Bumi. The actor is best known for his role on the CBS sitcom. ghosts, which returns to the fall television schedule this week. King Bumi is a clumsy and clumsy boy who rules Omashu. He was one of Aang’s friends before the young Avatar was trapped in the ice, and the two reunite in the first season. Personally, I can’t wait to see how Ambudkar plays this bizarre character in the new version. .
Adding to the list of funny guys joining the cast, danny pudiwho has played recently mythical mission and was part of the iconic Community cast, recites the mechanic. Pudi’s character is a talented engineer and Teo’s father, played by Chauhan. The gang meets the father and son duo on a trip to the Northern Air Temple, where Aang learns all about the technological advancements and destruction that occurred during the 100 years he was frozen.
Along with these three big names, the announcement confirmed the full cast for the first season of avatar the last airbender. Some of the other great additions include Giacomo se like him cabbage trader Yes amber half thunder What Princess Yue. The listing also confirmed Azula’s right armrests: mom tamada What Ty Lee Yes Talia trad What May. These two characters play minor roles in Season 1, but will play major roles in Seasons 2 and 3.
avatar the last airbender it is a show that is close and dear to many viewers, including myself. It has remained relevant for a long time, and after a not-so-great live-action film, hopefully this show can bring iconic characters and storylines to life in a refreshing new way. The first season is in post-production with no release date yet, but this cast announcement is a big step in the right direction. Pending the premiere of the live broadcast, the original anime version of avatar the last airbender can be viewed with a Netflix subscription.
Source: Cinemablend
