Netflix has recently dropped a still image of their live adaptation of the popular show, Avatar: The Last Airbender, according to Comicbook. The mentioned image depicts our three heroes, Aang played by Gordan Cormier (Christmas Under The Stars), Katara played by Kiawentiio(What If…?), and Sokka portrayed by Ian Ousley(Big Shot) in action. The trio are shown back to back preparing to fight against enemy forces.
According to Comicbook, along with the image on the show’s official Twitter, the series is scheduled to make its debut on February 22, 2024. The addition of the image, along with the teaser, manifests the beautiful and vast world of the show and truly brings all of the elements to life.
In a previous mxdwn’s post, with the inclusion of Cormier’s Aang, the additional casting of the show casting of the show consists of Arden Cho(Teen Wolf) as June, Sebastian Amoruso (Solve) as Jet, and many other iconic characters from the franchise. Along with the characters, we see iconic creatures, such as Appa and Momo, beautifully rendered. The production team behind the series consists of executive producer Albert Kim(Sleepy Hollow), and directed by Jabbar Raisani(Alien Outpoust) and Michael Goi(Big Sky). With the combination of an amazing casting, the live adaption is shaping up to be a faithful representation to the original.
Overall, the Netflix series is sure to be on all fans must watch list, and sure to witness stunning visuals, heart-pounding action, and the same humor that made the original an icon. With more footage, interviews, and behind-the-scenes glimpses sure to come, the hype is only going to bend to even greater heights. Fans are sure to experience a wave of nostalgia, from seeing the world of the Avatar brought to life. Fans are marking their calendar , in order to not miss the premier of the highly anticipated series.