Not just in a cartoon, but in a world that truly exists, very similar to the one we live in.”īefore their departure from the project, here’s what Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko had to say about casting the series: This was a chance to showcase Asian and Indigenous characters as living, breathing people. Authenticity is what keeps us going, both in front of the camera and behind it a live-action version would establish a new benchmark in representation and bring in a whole new generation of fans. But throughout this process, our byword has been “authenticity.” To the story. “We’ll be expanding and growing the world, and there will be surprises for existing fans and those new to the tale. Pictured: Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio Tarbell, Ian Ousley, Dallas LiuĪlongside the cast announcements, Albert Kim had the following to say: The only user capable of using all four elements is the “Avatar”. In each nation, only a select few people known as the “Benders” can use their nation’s element by using the regional martial arts and their telekinetic powers. Named after the elements, the four nations are the Air Nomads, Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation, and the Water Tribes. In the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender civilization is divided into four separate nations. The plot of the live-action remake will retread the same adventures as its animated counterpart. What is the plot of the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender? 13 cast members have been confirmed as of April 2022.
The original creators of the Nickelodeon series are not involved in the production.Filming is expected to run until June 2022.It’s one of Netflix’s most expensive shows reportedly costing $15 million per episode for a total of $120 million for season 1 alone.The series is using groundbreaking new LED technology while filming.10 hour-long episodes were expected but it’s been reported that it’ll be 8.There’s a lot to get to below but if you’re looking for just the headlines here is the TL DR: