Synopsis

The last airbender, Aang must restore balance in the world by mastering all the elements

When Aang awakens after having been frozen in ice for a hundred years, he finds that the Fire Nation have wiped out all other airbenders, making him the last of their kind. In order to bring back balance to the world, he teams up with Katara and Sokka on a mission to become the Avatar that masters the elements. But the path is not easy, and Aang must evade the scheming Fire Nation Prince Zuko who seeks redemption through his capture.

What to know

Avatar: The Last Airbender is an upcoming live-action fantasy adventure series produced by Rideback and Nickelodeon for a Netflix release. The series is based on the animated Nickelodeon series of the same title created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko that ran from 2005 to 2008. The series unfolds within a world in which some individuals possess the ability to ‘bend’ one of the core elements: fire, water, earth, and air. The live-action series is headed by Albert Kim, who also writes and executive produces.

Canadian actor Gordon Cormier portrays Aang, the last living airbender and Avatar. He is joined by Kiawentiio, who portrays waterbender Katara, and Ian Ousley as her brother, Sokka. Dallas Liu portrays the exiled prince of the Fire Nation, Prince Zuko, while Paul Sun-Hyung Lee plays his mentor, General Iroh. James Sie reprises his role as the Cabbage Merchant.

Production News

2018-09-18
- September 2018: Netflix confirm they will make a live-action reimagining of the popular animated Nickelodeon series. They also reveal that new stories that did not appear on the original series will be told. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
2020-08-12
- Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, the creators of the original series who had been hired by Netflix as showrunners, separate themselves from the new project after creative differences could not be resolved. (Source: Variety)
2021-07-16
- Albert Kim steps into the role of showrunner and executive producer. Originally, he did not see the need to reimagine the series, but after delving into the writing, he became convinced new, worthwhile stories had remained untold. (Source: CNET)
2021-11-16
- Production starts in Vancouver, Canada and is likely to continue until May 2022. (Source: CNET)
2021-12-17
- The first teaser trailer airs during the end credits of The Witcher Season 2’s finale. (Source: Polygon)
2022-06-28
- Avatar actor Gordon Cormier confirms filming is officially complete. (Source: Collider)
2022-07-27
- It is confirmed that James Sie will portray his beloved character from the original series, 'the cabbage merchant'. (Source: Collider)
2023-08-22
- A picture posted on Twitter by the official Last Airbender account shows the Synchron Stage Orchestra and Choir bringing the score to life, indicating that production is nearly finished. (Source: ScreenRant)

Avatar: The Last Airbender

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