'Avatar: The Last Airbender' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and is Netflix's live-action series worth watching
Series Name: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Platform: Netflix
Date of release: February 22
Country of origin: US
Genre: Action-adventure, Fantasy, Drama
Director: Michael Goi, Roseanne Liang, Jabbar Raisani, and Jet Wilkinson
Full cast list: Gordon Cormier, Dallas Liu, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Elizabeth Yu, Daniel Dae Kim, and others
Headlined by Albert Kim and produced by Bonnie Benwick, Netflix's upcoming adventure series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' will premiere on February 22.
The eight-part series, which is an adaptation of the animated series of the same name, draws inspiration from Native American and Asian cultures.
What is the plot of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender?'
The story revolves around the life of twelve-year-old Airbender Avatar Aang (Gordon Cormier), who awakens from a 100-year ice state to find that he is the master of all four elements.
The show will follow Aang's adventures to restore equilibrium to the world ruled by the Fire Nation, along with those of his new companions Katara (Kiawentiio) and Sokka (Ian Ousley).
Who stars in 'Avatar: The Last Airbender?'
Gordon Cormier
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Gordon Cormier plays the role of Avatar Aang in the live-action series. The 2009-born Vancouver native debuted on the scene in 2019 with 'Get Shorty'. His performance in the 2020 TV series 'The Stand' helped him become well-known.
The young actor received recognition for his versatility and audience-connecting skills. Among his other noteworthy roles are those in 'Lost in Space,' 'Two Sentence Horror Stories,' and 'The Stand.'
Dallas Liu
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California native Dallas Liu plays the character of Prince Zuko in the television series. Liu started his career at the age of 6 in 2009 with 'Tekken.'
After that, the Chinese-Indonesian actor became well-known for his performance in 'Legendary Dudas.
His acting career spans a number of films, including 'PEN15,' 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,' and 'The Slumber Party.'
Kiawentiio
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Kiawentiio, who plays the role of Katara in the series, made her debut in 2019 with 'Anne with an E.'
The young actress made her film debut in 2020 with 'Beans.' The 17-year-old actress, who is also a singer and songwriter, is a fierce supporter of the inclusion of indigenous representation in the entertainment sector.
Her other works include 'What If...?' and 'Rutherford Falls.'
Is 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' worth watching?
The show's characters and world-building are remarkably similar to those of the original animated series, to which it is a direct adaptation.
The live-action adaptation will incorporate elements from the real world and characters from original source material.
If you enjoyed the animation series, 'Airbenders' is a must-watch; if not, you should still give it a shot since it presents a fresh and intriguing world to discover.
'Avatar: The Last Airbender' trailer
