Maria Zhang was recently seen playing Suki in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. The actress has impressed several fans of the series with her portrayal of the leader of the Kyoshi warriors. However, before being popular for her breakout Netflix series, the Polish actress had her fair share of struggles and had an interesting journey in her career.
Ian Ousley and Maria Zhang in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender Netflix live-action adaptation has generated a lot of hype among the viewers. Despite garnering a mixed reception from all around, the live-action adaptation of the famous animated series managed to attract a record-breaking viewership for its visuals and performances.
What did Maria Zhang say about her journey? Maria Zhang in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Maria Zhang did not have a primary role in the first season of Avatar: The Last Airbender. She was a...
Ian Ousley and Maria Zhang in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender Netflix live-action adaptation has generated a lot of hype among the viewers. Despite garnering a mixed reception from all around, the live-action adaptation of the famous animated series managed to attract a record-breaking viewership for its visuals and performances.
What did Maria Zhang say about her journey? Maria Zhang in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Maria Zhang did not have a primary role in the first season of Avatar: The Last Airbender. She was a...
- 3/12/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
M. Night Shyamalan took a leap of faith by creating the notoriously infamous 2010 film The Last Airbender based on Avatar: The Last Airbender which was poorly received by critics and fans alike. The film got into a little bit of controversy as well for casting non-Asian people in the film.
Jackson Rathbone, the actor who portrayed the role of Sokka in the 2010 film defended the criticism alongside Shyamalan which did not sit well with people. Dismissing the allegations of Whitewashing the cast, here’s what the Sokka actor had to say about the 2010 film.
A still from The Last Airbender (2010)
M. Night Shyamalan And Sokka Actor Defended The Whitewashing Criticism
Starring in the 2010 film made a lot of controversial noise because of how bad the film was. Adapting the iconic animated series into a film, M. Night Shyamalan axed his own feet but the director defended one particular criticism after the film’s release.
Jackson Rathbone, the actor who portrayed the role of Sokka in the 2010 film defended the criticism alongside Shyamalan which did not sit well with people. Dismissing the allegations of Whitewashing the cast, here’s what the Sokka actor had to say about the 2010 film.
A still from The Last Airbender (2010)
M. Night Shyamalan And Sokka Actor Defended The Whitewashing Criticism
Starring in the 2010 film made a lot of controversial noise because of how bad the film was. Adapting the iconic animated series into a film, M. Night Shyamalan axed his own feet but the director defended one particular criticism after the film’s release.
- 3/10/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Maria Zhang has captivated the hearts of the audience with her extraordinary talent and charismatic onscreen presence, which makes her a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
This was evident as the actress has not only skillfully portrayed the role of Suki in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, but also showcased her combat prowess in intense battle scenes.
Maria Zhang as Suki in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Though she was featured in only one episode of the live-action series she had gained a massive fan following from the series.
However, fans of the character and the series might not be so delighted with Zhang as she shares how she had not even heard of the anime series before her audition. The All I Ever Wanted actress who played the role of the leader of the Kyoshi Warriors was embarrassed and fans might not take it on a positive note.
This was evident as the actress has not only skillfully portrayed the role of Suki in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, but also showcased her combat prowess in intense battle scenes.
Maria Zhang as Suki in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Though she was featured in only one episode of the live-action series she had gained a massive fan following from the series.
However, fans of the character and the series might not be so delighted with Zhang as she shares how she had not even heard of the anime series before her audition. The All I Ever Wanted actress who played the role of the leader of the Kyoshi Warriors was embarrassed and fans might not take it on a positive note.
- 3/8/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the most beloved and respected animated series in the entire genre. Having some of the most complex and fleshed-out characters, it is no surprise that there have been several attempts to get the true essence of the 2005 series right. While the Netflix adaptation raised the hopes of the fans quite a lot, as soon as the live-action adaptation was released, disappointment was all they felt.
Aang in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Audiences were deeply disappointed at what the series brought, having several critics about everything, including cast, acting, storytelling, character representation, and even themes. Considering how hate for the adaption spread like wildfire on the internet, a recent update on the series has fans more than a little worried.
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Aang in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Audiences were deeply disappointed at what the series brought, having several critics about everything, including cast, acting, storytelling, character representation, and even themes. Considering how hate for the adaption spread like wildfire on the internet, a recent update on the series has fans more than a little worried.
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- 3/6/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
The live-action adaptation of the animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender was released on Netflix last month and now, it has been confirmed that the series has been renewed for a second and third season despite mixed reviews from critics and fans. This news has created a rift among the fans as they debate on social media over the show’s future.
A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender
This news has led to several debates on social media over the series’ future. Many lost hope when the original series creators Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko quit as executive producers and showrunners in 2020. However, the new showrunner Albert Kim assured fans that the show won’t be a let-down but unfortunately, some reviews state otherwise. The show’s 8-episode structure has been mainly criticized as the show feels rushed.
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A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender
This news has led to several debates on social media over the series’ future. Many lost hope when the original series creators Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko quit as executive producers and showrunners in 2020. However, the new showrunner Albert Kim assured fans that the show won’t be a let-down but unfortunately, some reviews state otherwise. The show’s 8-episode structure has been mainly criticized as the show feels rushed.
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- 3/6/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender has brought about notable changes from the original series, particularly in the portrayal of Fire Lord Ozai, portrayed by Daniel Dae Kim. That’s not all as there were other notable and controversial changes as well.
Fire Lord Ozai
The condensed format of just eight episodes has prompted adjustments to the storyline, impacting the narrative of Aang’s quest to restore peace among the warring kingdoms. Nevertheless, the actors gave it their all in the show and this included Daniel Dae Kim. In fact, Daniel Dae Kim left Suki actress Maria Zhang shocked for a good reason.
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Fire Lord Ozai
The condensed format of just eight episodes has prompted adjustments to the storyline, impacting the narrative of Aang’s quest to restore peace among the warring kingdoms. Nevertheless, the actors gave it their all in the show and this included Daniel Dae Kim. In fact, Daniel Dae Kim left Suki actress Maria Zhang shocked for a good reason.
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- 3/6/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
The ancient art of bending — channeling the energy of water, earth, fire, or air and manifesting them in your hands or at your feet — is the defining characteristic of the world of “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” What makes Aang (Gordon Cormier) the Avatar, after all, is that he’s destined to master all of them.
From the reference videos for the original animated series onward, each of the Four Nations’ bending styles begins with the vocabulary of a real Chinese martial art from our world. But on the Netflix live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” stunt coordinator Jeff Aro leveraged some very modern tools to teach bending to the show’s young cast and find how they fight in the real world.
“We didn’t want to just tell people what to do. We wanted to teach them enough of the language that they could give us feedback, and...
From the reference videos for the original animated series onward, each of the Four Nations’ bending styles begins with the vocabulary of a real Chinese martial art from our world. But on the Netflix live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” stunt coordinator Jeff Aro leveraged some very modern tools to teach bending to the show’s young cast and find how they fight in the real world.
“We didn’t want to just tell people what to do. We wanted to teach them enough of the language that they could give us feedback, and...
- 2/28/2024
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
2024’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is a live-action adaptation of the animated television series of the same name, which premiered from 2005 to 2008. The show stars Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, and more. The first season of the show includes eight episodes and has received mixed response from the audience and the critics.
Avatar: The Last Airbender’s story follows Avatar Aang and his companions Sokka and Katara and his journey to master the four elements while being pursued by Zuko; the exiled prince of Fire Nation. Avatar Aang faces the responsibility to bring an end to the Fire Nation’s war against other nations. Ian Ousley recently spoke about his character of Sokka and how it is different from the animated series.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender’s story follows Avatar Aang and his companions Sokka and Katara and his journey to master the four elements while being pursued by Zuko; the exiled prince of Fire Nation. Avatar Aang faces the responsibility to bring an end to the Fire Nation’s war against other nations. Ian Ousley recently spoke about his character of Sokka and how it is different from the animated series.
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- 2/25/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 1 Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
Avatar: The Last Airbender Review: Star Rating:
Cast: Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Ken Leung, Elizabeth Yu, Maria Zhang, and Daniel Dae Kim.
Creator: Albert Kim
Director: Michael Goi
Streaming On: Netflix
Language: English (with subtitles)
Runtime: 8 episodes, around 1 hour each.
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Netflix’s new live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender brings Aang and his friend to the streaming service to retell the story of the animated show’s first season, bringing with it high production values, a cast of big-name actors and also the classic tale of a reluctant hero out of time trying to find the strength to battle the tyranny of an empire, all the traditional stuff that we loved from the original series.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Review: Star Rating:
Cast: Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Ken Leung, Elizabeth Yu, Maria Zhang, and Daniel Dae Kim.
Creator: Albert Kim
Director: Michael Goi
Streaming On: Netflix
Language: English (with subtitles)
Runtime: 8 episodes, around 1 hour each.
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Netflix’s new live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender brings Aang and his friend to the streaming service to retell the story of the animated show’s first season, bringing with it high production values, a cast of big-name actors and also the classic tale of a reluctant hero out of time trying to find the strength to battle the tyranny of an empire, all the traditional stuff that we loved from the original series.
- 2/23/2024
- by Nelson Acosta
- KoiMoi
Actress Maria Zhang has the tall task of bringing Suki to life in Netflix's live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender - here are some interesting facts that fans should know about her.
Nickelodeon's animated Avatar: The Last Airbender series is one of the most popular and beloved shows of all time, so many fans were overjoyed when it was revealed that Netflix was coming out with a live-action version of the show.
In the new show, actress Maria Zhang portrays Suki, a leader of one of the Kyoshi Warrior bands on Kyoshi Island. Just like in the animated series, Suki only appeared in one episode of Season 1, but if the narrative remains largely the same, fans can expect to see her again.
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Nickelodeon's animated Avatar: The Last Airbender series is one of the most popular and beloved shows of all time, so many fans were overjoyed when it was revealed that Netflix was coming out with a live-action version of the show.
In the new show, actress Maria Zhang portrays Suki, a leader of one of the Kyoshi Warrior bands on Kyoshi Island. Just like in the animated series, Suki only appeared in one episode of Season 1, but if the narrative remains largely the same, fans can expect to see her again.
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- 2/22/2024
- by Nathan Johnson
- The Direct
Warning! The following piece contains Spoilers for Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” Season 1.
The long gestating live-action TV adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender has finally arrived on Netflix after years of build-up and fanfare. This new series aims to please fans of the beloved animated original and show that the franchise is in better hands than it was with the M. Night Shyamalan movie; while also bringing in a new audience more familiar with Netflix action dramas.
As such, while 2024’s Avatar: The Last Airbender follows the same plot beats as the original show’s Book 1, many have been expanded, condensed, combined, remixed or some combination of the four, while others have been removed altogether. To properly break down these changes, we’ll need to look at all eight episodes individually to see what’s changed and what’s stayed the same. Without further ado, let’s begin.
The long gestating live-action TV adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender has finally arrived on Netflix after years of build-up and fanfare. This new series aims to please fans of the beloved animated original and show that the franchise is in better hands than it was with the M. Night Shyamalan movie; while also bringing in a new audience more familiar with Netflix action dramas.
As such, while 2024’s Avatar: The Last Airbender follows the same plot beats as the original show’s Book 1, many have been expanded, condensed, combined, remixed or some combination of the four, while others have been removed altogether. To properly break down these changes, we’ll need to look at all eight episodes individually to see what’s changed and what’s stayed the same. Without further ado, let’s begin.
- 2/22/2024
- by Callie Hanna
- FandomWire
M. Night Shyamalan has something up his sleeves regarding Avatar as he finally releases Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix. Famous Indian-American director Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan, well known for his supernatural plots and climax twists, has won 13 prestigious cinema awards and 34 nominations as of now.
His latest work, Avatar: The Last Airbender dropped on Netflix on 22nd February 2024. It is a live-action series that is an adaptation of the 2005-2008 animated series carrying the same name. Although director Shyamalan had high hopes for the 8-episode series, critics and fans turned out to be on the opposite shore of the sea. Sounds a bit disappointing for sure.
Avatar: The Last Airbender – Aang (Gordon Cormier), Katara (Kiawentiio) and Sokka (Ian Ousley)
Critics and Fans Seem to be Unhappy with Avatar: The Last Airbender
The live-action series of the well-known animated series with the same name, Avatar: The Last Airbender is falling short of everyone’s expectations.
His latest work, Avatar: The Last Airbender dropped on Netflix on 22nd February 2024. It is a live-action series that is an adaptation of the 2005-2008 animated series carrying the same name. Although director Shyamalan had high hopes for the 8-episode series, critics and fans turned out to be on the opposite shore of the sea. Sounds a bit disappointing for sure.
Avatar: The Last Airbender – Aang (Gordon Cormier), Katara (Kiawentiio) and Sokka (Ian Ousley)
Critics and Fans Seem to be Unhappy with Avatar: The Last Airbender
The live-action series of the well-known animated series with the same name, Avatar: The Last Airbender is falling short of everyone’s expectations.
- 2/22/2024
- by Ankita Shaw
- FandomWire
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has massive shoes to fill with its live-action adaptation of the beloved animated series, and the same is true for the actors tasked with bringing the show’s characters to life. Granted, the bar is likely close to the floor for live-action adaptations after M. Night Shyamalan’s infamous attempt in 2010, but nonetheless, fans expect a lot from whoever tries to adapt this story.
From familiar faces like Danny Pudi and Daniel Dae Kim to relative newcomers, here’s the cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender and where you’ve seen these actors before.
Gordon Cormier as Aang
Despite being only 12 years old, Aang serves as the Avatar – an international peace-keeper tasked with keeping harmony among the four nations and the only person with the ability to bend all four elements. Aang is a reluctant hero that struggles to balance the heavy burden of...
From familiar faces like Danny Pudi and Daniel Dae Kim to relative newcomers, here’s the cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender and where you’ve seen these actors before.
Gordon Cormier as Aang
Despite being only 12 years old, Aang serves as the Avatar – an international peace-keeper tasked with keeping harmony among the four nations and the only person with the ability to bend all four elements. Aang is a reluctant hero that struggles to balance the heavy burden of...
- 2/22/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The stars of the upcoming live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series are stepping out for the premiere of their new Netflix show!
Leading young stars Kiawentiio, Gordon Cormier, Ian Ousley and Dallas Liu showed off their fashion on the gold carpet at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Thursday evening (February 15) in Los Angeles.
The four stars of the show were joined by many of their co-stars, including Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Daniel Dae Kim, Elizabeth Yu, Ken Leung, and many more!
Keep reading to find out more…
Avatar: The Last Airbender is a live-action reimagining of the popular Nickelodeon animated series, which follows Aang, the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements to restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation.
The upcoming new series is set to debut Next Thursday, February 22nd on Netflix. Check out the trailer here!
Keep scrolling below to see...
Leading young stars Kiawentiio, Gordon Cormier, Ian Ousley and Dallas Liu showed off their fashion on the gold carpet at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Thursday evening (February 15) in Los Angeles.
The four stars of the show were joined by many of their co-stars, including Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Daniel Dae Kim, Elizabeth Yu, Ken Leung, and many more!
Keep reading to find out more…
Avatar: The Last Airbender is a live-action reimagining of the popular Nickelodeon animated series, which follows Aang, the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements to restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation.
The upcoming new series is set to debut Next Thursday, February 22nd on Netflix. Check out the trailer here!
Keep scrolling below to see...
- 2/16/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Avatar: The Last Airbender: Everything We Know About This Netflix Series ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender will soon start streaming on one of the biggest streaming platforms, Netflix. 12-year-old Aang is burdened with the responsibility to restore peace with some help from his friends. Gordon Cormier will lead the series in the titular role, and here’s everything else we know about the upcoming series.
What is it about?
There are four nations in this fictitious world: the Water Tribe, Earth Kingdoms, Air Nomads, and the Fire Nation. People living in these parts of the Avatar: The Last Airbender world possess specific abilities depending on their country. However, the Avatar can only master all four elements and act as the bridge between the spirit world and the humans.
It is inspired by Nickelodeon‘s original animated series. The Fire nation goes to war with the other nations,...
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender will soon start streaming on one of the biggest streaming platforms, Netflix. 12-year-old Aang is burdened with the responsibility to restore peace with some help from his friends. Gordon Cormier will lead the series in the titular role, and here’s everything else we know about the upcoming series.
What is it about?
There are four nations in this fictitious world: the Water Tribe, Earth Kingdoms, Air Nomads, and the Fire Nation. People living in these parts of the Avatar: The Last Airbender world possess specific abilities depending on their country. However, the Avatar can only master all four elements and act as the bridge between the spirit world and the humans.
It is inspired by Nickelodeon‘s original animated series. The Fire nation goes to war with the other nations,...
- 1/25/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Netflix has released the full trailer for its live-action adaptation of Nickelodeon’s animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” All eight hour-long episodes of the show’s first season will premiere on Netflix on Feb. 22. The first trailer for the series was released in November.
Gordon Cormier stars as Aang, an Avatar who must learn to master the four elements of water, earth, fire and air to restore balance to the world after it is threatened by the Fire Nation.
Per the official logline, “Alongside his newfound friends Sokka and Katara, siblings and members of the Southern Water Tribe, Aang embarks on a fantastical, action-packed quest to save the world and fight back against the fearsome onslaught of Fire Lord Ozai. But with a driven Crown Prince Zuko determined to capture them, it won’t be an easy task.”
Other cast members include Kiawentiio as Katara, Ian Ousley as Sokka and Dallas Liu as Zuko.
Gordon Cormier stars as Aang, an Avatar who must learn to master the four elements of water, earth, fire and air to restore balance to the world after it is threatened by the Fire Nation.
Per the official logline, “Alongside his newfound friends Sokka and Katara, siblings and members of the Southern Water Tribe, Aang embarks on a fantastical, action-packed quest to save the world and fight back against the fearsome onslaught of Fire Lord Ozai. But with a driven Crown Prince Zuko determined to capture them, it won’t be an easy task.”
Other cast members include Kiawentiio as Katara, Ian Ousley as Sokka and Dallas Liu as Zuko.
- 1/23/2024
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix‘s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender is ready to give fans looking forward to the series the gift of more first-look images ahead of the Christmas holiday! We find new looks at Gran-Gran (Casey Camp-Horinek), Jet (Sebastian Amoruso), the Mechanist (Danny Pudi), June (Arden Cho), Suki (Maria Zhang), and Mayor Yukari (Tamlyn Tomita) in the new gallery, each with a jaw-dropping costume and makeup design. Today’s reveal also gives us a great look at Aang (Gordon Cormier), who, in the photo, is likely trying to tap into his Avatar state and seek guidance from his ancestors. If you look carefully, you’ll see a polar bear dog standing guard in the background.
Feast your eyes on the new images for Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender series below:
Gordon Cormier as Aang Casey Camp-Horinek as Gran Gran Sebastian Amoruso as Jet Arden Cho as June Danny...
Feast your eyes on the new images for Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender series below:
Gordon Cormier as Aang Casey Camp-Horinek as Gran Gran Sebastian Amoruso as Jet Arden Cho as June Danny...
- 12/21/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
New images from Avatar: The Last Airbender have just debuted online!
Among the new images are a first look at Arden Cho as June, Danny Pudi as The Mechanist, Sebastian Amoruso as Jet, Maria Zhang as Suki, Tamlyn Tomita as Yukari, and Casey Camp-Horinket as Gran Gran.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s the synopsis: Water. Earth. Fire. Air. 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 (Gordon Cormier), a young Air Nomad — and the last of his kind — reawakens to take his rightful place as the next Avatar.
Among the new images are a first look at Arden Cho as June, Danny Pudi as The Mechanist, Sebastian Amoruso as Jet, Maria Zhang as Suki, Tamlyn Tomita as Yukari, and Casey Camp-Horinket as Gran Gran.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s the synopsis: Water. Earth. Fire. Air. 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 (Gordon Cormier), a young Air Nomad — and the last of his kind — reawakens to take his rightful place as the next Avatar.
- 12/21/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Avatar: The Last Airbender. Gordon Cormier as Aang in season 1 of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Cr. Robert Falconer/Netflix © 2023
Netflix has given us more first look images of Avatar: The Last Airbender, one of the most highly anticipated fantasy shows premiering in 2024.
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Nickelodeon’s beloved animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, is shaping up really well. Fans have already seen the animated show foray to live-action in 2010 thanks to M. Night Shyamalan’s movie, which was panned by both fans and critics. Needless to say, there’s plenty of apprehension going into the latest remake, but so far, Netflix seems to have done the source material justice.
Avatar: The Last Airbender is set in a world of Four Nations: Water, Earth, Air, and Fire. People from each nation possess the ability to control and manipulate (or ‘Bend’) an element. However, only one person — known as...
Netflix has given us more first look images of Avatar: The Last Airbender, one of the most highly anticipated fantasy shows premiering in 2024.
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Nickelodeon’s beloved animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, is shaping up really well. Fans have already seen the animated show foray to live-action in 2010 thanks to M. Night Shyamalan’s movie, which was panned by both fans and critics. Needless to say, there’s plenty of apprehension going into the latest remake, but so far, Netflix seems to have done the source material justice.
Avatar: The Last Airbender is set in a world of Four Nations: Water, Earth, Air, and Fire. People from each nation possess the ability to control and manipulate (or ‘Bend’) an element. However, only one person — known as...
- 12/21/2023
- by Ashley Hurst
- Whats-on-Netflix
As the premiere of Avatar: The Last Airbender approaches on Netflix, the streamer has dropped new photos to celebrate the Winter Solstice.
The characters included in these photos include Gordon Cormier as Aang, Arden Cho as June, Danny Pudi as The Mechanist, Sebastian Amoruso as Jet, Maria Zhang as Suki, Tamlyn Tomita as Yukari and Casey Camp-Horinket as Gran Gran.
Avatar: The Last Airbender is the live-action reimagining of the beloved animated series following Aang, the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements to restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation.
The first season of the series is comprised of eight episodes that will drop on Feb. 22.
The official synopsis of the show reads: “Water. Earth. Fire. Air. The four nations once lived in harmony, with the Avatar, master of all four elements, keeping peace between them. But...
The characters included in these photos include Gordon Cormier as Aang, Arden Cho as June, Danny Pudi as The Mechanist, Sebastian Amoruso as Jet, Maria Zhang as Suki, Tamlyn Tomita as Yukari and Casey Camp-Horinket as Gran Gran.
Avatar: The Last Airbender is the live-action reimagining of the beloved animated series following Aang, the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements to restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation.
The first season of the series is comprised of eight episodes that will drop on Feb. 22.
The official synopsis of the show reads: “Water. Earth. Fire. Air. The four nations once lived in harmony, with the Avatar, master of all four elements, keeping peace between them. But...
- 12/21/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has released the latest first-look images from its upcoming “Avatar: The Last Airbender” series, including new looks at Gran Gran, Jet, Danny Pudi’s Mechanist and more.
The live-action reimagining of the Nickelodeon animated series follows Aang (Gordon Cormier), the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements of water, earth, fire and air to restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation.
“Alongside his newfound friends Sokka and Katara, siblings and members of the Southern Water Tribe, Aang embarks on a fantastical, action-packed quest to save the world and fight back against the fearsome onslaught of Fire Lord Ozai. But with a driven Crown Prince Zuko determined to capture them, it won’t be an easy task,” reads the official logline. A trailer for the series was released in November.
In addition to Cormier as Aang, Ian Ousley and Kiawentiio portray brother and sister duo,...
The live-action reimagining of the Nickelodeon animated series follows Aang (Gordon Cormier), the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements of water, earth, fire and air to restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation.
“Alongside his newfound friends Sokka and Katara, siblings and members of the Southern Water Tribe, Aang embarks on a fantastical, action-packed quest to save the world and fight back against the fearsome onslaught of Fire Lord Ozai. But with a driven Crown Prince Zuko determined to capture them, it won’t be an easy task,” reads the official logline. A trailer for the series was released in November.
In addition to Cormier as Aang, Ian Ousley and Kiawentiio portray brother and sister duo,...
- 12/21/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
After the last live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, aka 2010's divisive M. Night Shyamalan film, we weren't sure there'd ever be another attempt. Netflix first announced its live-action series adaptation back in 2018, however, the original show creators later exited the project due to a deal with ViacomCBS. Thankfully, the streaming giant has finally managed to get its flying bison off the ground as it now has Sleepy Hollow's Albert Kim serving as showrunner.
"This was a chance to showcase Asian and Indigenous characters as living, breathing people," Kim said in a blog post. "Not just in a cartoon, but in a world that truly exists, very similar to the one we live in. . . . Authenticity is what keeps us going, both in front of the camera and behind it, which is why we've assembled a team unlike any seen before - a group of talented and passionate artists...
"This was a chance to showcase Asian and Indigenous characters as living, breathing people," Kim said in a blog post. "Not just in a cartoon, but in a world that truly exists, very similar to the one we live in. . . . Authenticity is what keeps us going, both in front of the camera and behind it, which is why we've assembled a team unlike any seen before - a group of talented and passionate artists...
- 12/17/2021
- by Grayson Gilcrease
- Popsugar.com
The world of Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series continues to grow, as the streamer announced five new cast members that will bring more of the beloved animated series’ characters to life. Based on the award-winning Nickelodeon series, the retelling will star Kiawentiio as Katara, Ian Ousley as Sokka, Dallas Liu as Zuko, and Gordon Cormier as the titular “Last Airbender,” Aang. Hawaii Five-o star Daniel Dae Kim was announced to be joining the series — as the villainous leader of the Fire Nation, Ozai — back in November Joining the show’s ever-growing cast are Elizabeth Yu, Maria Zhang (All I Ever Wanted), Tamlyn Tomita, Yvonne Chapman, and Casey Camp-Horinek. Netflix Yu will take on the role of Fire Nation princess Azula, a “firebending prodigy and relentless perfectionist” who will do anything to secure her future as heir to ...
- 12/16/2021
- TV Insider
The Righteous Gemstones are under attack in a newly released trailer for Season 2 of the HBO comedy.
The sophomore run kicks off with two episodes on Sunday, Jan. 9, at 10/9c, followed by one new installment on subsequent Sundays at 10 pm. The series last aired on Oct. 13, 2019, so here’s a refresher in case you need it after that extra-long hiatus: The Righteous Gemstones stars John Goodman, Danny McBride, Adam Devine and Edi Patterson as members of a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance and greed. Season 2, according to the official synopsis, will find “our blessed Gemstone family...
The sophomore run kicks off with two episodes on Sunday, Jan. 9, at 10/9c, followed by one new installment on subsequent Sundays at 10 pm. The series last aired on Oct. 13, 2019, so here’s a refresher in case you need it after that extra-long hiatus: The Righteous Gemstones stars John Goodman, Danny McBride, Adam Devine and Edi Patterson as members of a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance and greed. Season 2, according to the official synopsis, will find “our blessed Gemstone family...
- 12/16/2021
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Elizabeth Yu (All My Love), Yvonne Chapman (Kung Fu), Tamlyn Tomita (Cobra Kai), Casey Camp-Horinek (Reservation Dogs) and Maria Zhang have joined the cast of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender. They will appear opposite stars Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu and Daniel Dae Kim.
Written by Albert Kim, Netflix bills the series as an authentic adaptation of the award-winning and beloved Nickelodeon animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender reimagined as a live-action adventure. The series started production in Vancouver last month. The actresses also join Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Lim Kay Siu and Ken Leung.
Kim will serve as showrunner, executive producer and writer of the series with Rideback’s Dan Lin and Lindsey Liberatore (Walker) executive producing, along with Michael Goi. Roseanne Liang is co-executive producer and Goi, Roseanne Liang and Jabbar Raisani will serve as directors.
Yu will play Azula,...
Written by Albert Kim, Netflix bills the series as an authentic adaptation of the award-winning and beloved Nickelodeon animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender reimagined as a live-action adventure. The series started production in Vancouver last month. The actresses also join Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Lim Kay Siu and Ken Leung.
Kim will serve as showrunner, executive producer and writer of the series with Rideback’s Dan Lin and Lindsey Liberatore (Walker) executive producing, along with Michael Goi. Roseanne Liang is co-executive producer and Goi, Roseanne Liang and Jabbar Raisani will serve as directors.
Yu will play Azula,...
- 12/16/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix’s live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” series has discovered its Azula, Suki, Avatar Kyoshi, Gran Gran and Suki’s mother Yukari.
Elizabeth Yu (“All My Love”), plays Azula, the daughter of Fire Lord Ozai and sister to Zuko. She’s a fire-bending prodigy and relentless perfectionist who will stop at nothing to secure her position as the heir to the throne. Maria Zhang will play Suki, the leader of an elite female fighting force known as the Kyoshi Warriors. Yvonne Chapman (“Family Law”) will play the legendary warrior Avatar Kyoshi, revered for her bravery, fearsome fighting skills and uncompromising dedication to the cause of justice. Tamlyn Tomita (“Cobra Kai”) will play Suki’s mother Yukari, the fiercely protective mayor of Kyoshi Island. Finally, Casey Camp-Horinek (“Reservation Dogs”) will play Gran Gran, the compassionate matriarch of the Southern Water Tribe and Katara and Sokka’s grandmother.
They join the previously...
Elizabeth Yu (“All My Love”), plays Azula, the daughter of Fire Lord Ozai and sister to Zuko. She’s a fire-bending prodigy and relentless perfectionist who will stop at nothing to secure her position as the heir to the throne. Maria Zhang will play Suki, the leader of an elite female fighting force known as the Kyoshi Warriors. Yvonne Chapman (“Family Law”) will play the legendary warrior Avatar Kyoshi, revered for her bravery, fearsome fighting skills and uncompromising dedication to the cause of justice. Tamlyn Tomita (“Cobra Kai”) will play Suki’s mother Yukari, the fiercely protective mayor of Kyoshi Island. Finally, Casey Camp-Horinek (“Reservation Dogs”) will play Gran Gran, the compassionate matriarch of the Southern Water Tribe and Katara and Sokka’s grandmother.
They join the previously...
- 12/16/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
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