Avatar: The Last Airbender Cast Unveiled For Netflix Live-Action Series

Nearly three years since the project was first announced, Netflix has finally announced the main cast for the highly-anticipated live-action series adaptation of Nickelodeon’s beloved animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender.

After the surprising exit of original creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko last year, many fans have become very doubtful if Netflix would be able to deliver and give justice to the live-action adaptation they’ve been hoping for. Despite this major setback, it looks like the streamer remains committed in keeping its promise of providing a culturally appropriate adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender by officially enlisting a group of diverse young actors.

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Leading the series is 11-year-old Filipino-Canadian actor Gordon Cormier (The Stand), who has been tapped to take on the titular role of Aang. Joining him are Kiawentiio (Anne with an E), Ian Ousley (Physical), and Dallas Liu (PEN15, Shang-Chi) who have been cast for the respective roles of Katara, Sokka, and Zuko.

Water. Fire. Air. Boomerang.

Introducing the first of the cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender. pic.twitter.com/XC7Zyk7rCF

— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) August 12, 2021

Their official character descriptions are listed below:

• Cormier’s Aang – is a fearless and fun-loving twelve-year-old who just happens to be the Avatar, master of all four elements and the keeper of balance and peace in the world. An airbending prodigy, Aang is a reluctant hero, struggling to deal with the burden of his duties while still holding on to his adventurous and playful nature.
• Kiawentiio’s Katara – is a determined and hopeful waterbender, the last in her small village. Though only fourteen, she’s already endured great personal tragedy, which has held her back from rising to her true potential, though it’s never dimmed her warm and caring spirit.
• Ousley’s Sokka – is Katara’s sardonic and resourceful 16-year-old brother. Outwardly confident, even brash, he takes his responsibility as the leader of his tribe seriously, despite his inner doubts over his warrior skills… doubts that he masks with his wit and deadpan sense of humor.
• Liu’s Zuko – is a skilled firebender and the intense and guarded Crown Prince of the Fire Nation. Currently roaming the world in exile, he’s on an obsessive quest to capture the Avatar because he believes that is the only way to reclaim his life and live up to the demands of his cruel and controlling father, the Fire Lord.

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In addition, the streamer has also confirmed the project’s newest creative team which will be led by Sleepy Hollow‘s Albert Kim is set to serve as a showrunner, writer, and executive producer. In his personal letter to fans, Kim went to stress the importance of authenticity and representation as well as the project’s huge responsibility to deliver a story that highlights Asian and Indigenous characters.

Netflix’s The Avatar: The Last Airbender series will be executive produced by Dan Lin, and Lindsey Liberatore. It will be directed by Michael Goi, Roseanne Liang, and Jabba Raisaini, with Goi and Liang also serving as executive producers.