First Pics From Live-Action Avatar The Last Airbender

[PopGeeks]

<p>Uh-oh. Guess it’s that time…time to reveal the live-action version of the beloved 2000s cartoon Avatar: The Last Airbender that Netflix has been working on. The streamer let loose four pictures of the main cast in full costume today, alongside a small teaser that shows nothing but the Elemental Symbols.</p>

 

[Ketchup]

I'm ecstatic to see the first images from the live-action series as an avid fan of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Casting performers with the appropriate ethnic backgrounds who are still relatively unknown is a step in the right direction for an accurate adaptation. I'm committed to see the world of bending shown on TV. Let's hope the new series succeeds in capturing the essence of the original and enriches the Avatar world.

 

[Kai]

As someone who grew up watching the animated show, I have high hopes for this adaptation. The first pictures of the cast in costume look fantastic, and it seems like they're taking the source material seriously. I'm genuinely excited to see the bending battles and character dynamics play out in live-action. Here's to hoping they do justice to the incredible world created by the original series! I actually auditioned but I cannot act to save my life, I just got there for experience and to see which actors will get roles.

 

[Carly]

Finally, a remake that honors Avatar: The Last Airbender! It's encouraging to see the live-action series getting it right after the unsatisfactory movie version in 2010 where the filmmaker completely missed the mark. The casting of White actors in the lead roles when the characters are supposed to be Asian and Inuit was depressing. Adding to the racial insensitivity was the dubious choice to cast Indian and Arab actors as the evil fire nation. The director's experience in the horror genre may have contributed to the loss of the lightheartedness and humor that made the animated series so outstanding. However, it seems as though justice is now being carried out with the help of this new series. Glad to see a faithful adaptation that embraces the spirit of the original show.

 

[anime-icon]

Okay, let's talk about M. Night Shyamalan's attempt at adapting Avatar: The Last Airbender back in 2010. Man, that was a major letdown! As a fan of the animated series, I was super excited to see it come to life on the big screen, but Shyamalan completely missed the mark. It felt like he was more into horror movies than capturing the spirit of the show. And don't even get me started on the casting choices. How could they think it was okay to cast White actors for the lead roles when the characters are clearly supposed to be Asian and Inuit? That's a big no-no! But hey, let's not dwell on the past. The good news is that we now have a fresh chance with the new live-action series. It's time to leave Shyamalan's mishap behind and hope that this new adaptation gives Avatar: The Last Airbender the justice it truly deserves

 

[OkiDoki]

Yup M. Night Shyamalan should stick to horror.

 

[Pinko]

This new live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series looks way better than that racist and boring 2010 version. It's like a total upgrade! Not only does it seem more visually great, but the fact that they're finally getting the casting right is a huge step forward. It's amazing to see the entertainment industry making progress and becoming more inclusive. This new series is a clear sign that things are changing for the better, and I'm ready to see how and binge it to death. The world is evolving, and it's definitely a victory for Avatar fans!

 

[Candy]

Oh my gosh, you won't believe what I just realized! So, I saw those pictures from the live-action Avatar series, and I got confused, I got super excited because I thought they were talking about the Avatar with the blue cat people from Pandora, you know, like the James Cameron movie? I was like, "Wait, are they making a tv series version of that too?!" But then I realized they were actually talking about Avatar: The Last Airbender, the animated show. Silly me! I totally got my avatars mixed up.

 

[Mulan_Rouge]

@Candy You remind me of this meme

 

[Tampalpuke]

Its like Hollywood decided to attome from its sins. I hope this show is good. They need to focus on story and less preaching about diversity. No need to talk about it, the cast being diverse is enough statement. So it will not get targeted by anti jokes.