The Emmy Winning animated series Avater: The Last Airbender is Netflix's next live-action adaptation, following the massive success of the One-Piece live action series(review). The actors and characters in Avatar: The Last Airbender are worth watching as the new live-action series approaches. Let me walk you through the cast and characters of Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender. Longtime fans may be familiar with these characters, but if not, or if you're new to the Avatar universe, allow me to introduce you to them.
We've put up a guide comparinng the live-action characters from Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender to those from the original animated series.
1. Gordon Cormier as "Aang"
The part of Aang has been played by various actors throughout the years, and it appears that Netflix has struck gold with Gordon Cormier. The outstanding young actor will play the role of Avatar in the next live action series. As the show's title suggests, our protagonist is the Last Airbender, who will embark on a quest to save the planet. Will he become the universe's saviour, as protagonised? Find out for yourself shortly.
Gordon Cormier is an accomplished actor who bean his carrer at the age of six. He was born in Canada and got Aang's rolle while working on Netflix's productions such as Lost In Space, The Stand, and others.
We highly anticipate that jis performance as Aang could be a turning point in his fllourishing acting life.
2. KIawentiio Tarbell as "Katara"
Katara, the last water bender in her tribe, also acts as the story's deuteragonist. Only Kiawentiio Tarbell will portray her. Katara, Sokka's younger sister, is from the Southern Water Tribe.
Together with her brother, she will awaken Aang, the last airbender imprisoned in an iceberg, and follow him on his journey to save the world.
Kiawntiio Tarbell is a brilliant Canadian actress who has been in a handful of films and television shows. She previously worked on Netflix'x popular Anne with an E series and voiced characters in Marvel's What If? television series.
3. Ian Ousley as "Sokka"
Ian Ousley will play Katara's playful, fun elder brother. Sokka and his sister will accompany the Avatar on its journeys, making him a key member of the protagonist trio. He is a Water Tribe warrior who aspires to be just as great as his father.
Ian Ousley is a rising actor who has previously appered in Netflix's 13 Reasons Why television series. Aside from that, he has appeared in Physical, Big Shot, Young Sheldon, and others. He will provide much needed comic relief to the show, and we cannot wait to see it.
4. Dallas Liu as "Prince Zuko"
Everyone was wondering who would play the fire bending prince Zuko, and Dallas Liu eventually got the job. Zuko, Fire Lord Ozai's eldest offspring, is the Fire Nation's terrible Crown Prince. He is one of the primary protagonists in the search for the Avatar, appearing with his uncle Iroh.
Dallas Liu is a rising talent who has already been in several films and television shows. These titles include Tekken, Mortal KOmbat Legacy, Bones, Shang Chi, and The Legend of the Ten Rings.
5. Paul Sun Hyung Lee as "Uncle Iroh"
If you are a fan of the original animated series, you will remember "Uncle Iroh" and his significance to the plot and characters. Uncle Iroh is a thoughtful and spiritual man renowned for his humanitarian principles and views. He intoduces them to both Zuko and us. That is why he has been a fan favourite for many generations, and hopefully will remain so in live action.
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee has been cast as Iron. He is a veteran South Korean actor who has been in a lot of films, but his debutcame as Appa in Kim's Convenience.
He has then worked in massive Stars Wars shows such as The Mandalorian, Ashoka, The Book Of Boba Fit, etc
6. Daniel Dae Kim as "Ozai"
Saniel Dae Kim will play the leader of the Mighty Fire Nation. When this statement was made earlier, everyone agreed that he was an excellent fit for Fire Lord Ozai. Ozai is Uncle Iroh's younger brother and the century's most renowned firebender.
Daniel Dae Kim is a multi talented entertainer with credits as an actor, director, and producer. Fans recognize him as Jin Soo Kwon from the iconic "Lost" television series. He has also worked on other well known films, including Spider-Man 2 and Hellboy.
7. Elizabeth Yu as "Princess Azula"
Elizabeth Yu will play Princess Azula, the fire prince's younger sister. She is the daughter of FIre Lord Ozai, and she has been considered as a Fire Bending Prodigy since she was a youngster. Azula is a clever and powerful character tasked with seeking the Avatar, and she will spend the majority of her time on a search mission with her companions.
ELizabeth YU is fron New Jersey and is still in the early stages of her acting carrer. She has previously appeared in May, December, and Somewhere in Queens.
8. Ken Leung as "Zhao"
Kenneth Leung is prepared to use fireballs in his endeavor to capture Avatar as Zhao. He is one of the Fire Nation's most strong fighters, having climbed through the ranks and accomplished several feats. Along with numerous other elite frebenders, he will compete to be the first to capture Avatar.
Ken, a veteran American actor from New York, has acted in a number of high-profile films, including Lost, THe Sopranos, and Star Wars: Episode VII- The Force Awakens. As a result, you should expect him to do a great job playing Zhao.
9. Danny Pudi as "Mechanist"
If you are a fan of the community like me, you must have recognized this chap as "Abed". YEs! Danny Pudi, a well-known communtiy performer, has joined the cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
When the rumours originally circulated, everyone wondered who he woulf portray in the series. It has now been revealed that "The Mechanist" lives with his son Teo on the Northern Air Temple. He is an experienced innovater and engineer who has made a significant contribution to the growth of technology in the globe.
Danny Pudi is an Indian-American actor best known for playing Abed on the sitcom Community. HE has als worked on a number of other projects, including Duck Tales, Star Trek Beyond, and Mythic Quest.
10. Arden Cho as "June "
Arden Cho, from Teen Wolf, will play bounty hunter "June" in the live action series. June is regarded as a top hunter among the nations, and she does not serve any one nation.
As a mercenary and bounty hunter, she swore allegiance to the highest bidder who hired her. CHo rose to notoriety after portraying Kira Yukimura in the television shows and films, including Chicago Med and The Honor List. Arden Cho seems like an exact duplicate of June in the show's TV outfit, doesn't she?