Netflix is continuing its string of live action anime efforts with the upcoming release of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Anticipation has certainly been building for Netflix’s chance to right the past wrongs of the show.
By that I mean the 2005 Nickelodeon classic, Avatar the Last Airbender, which was adored by all only to have M. Night Shyamalan turn it into a film in 2010 and half ruin its legacy.
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The movie was poorly received by fans, with many feeling that it did not do justice to the animated series.
And now, Netflix’s show hopes to tell the same story without the time constraints of a film.
Watch the trailer here:
The synopsis reads: "The series is set in a war-torn Asian and Arctic-inspired world where certain people can 'bend' one of the four classical elements - water, earth, fire, or air.
"Aang, the 'Avatar' and the last living Airbender, is the 'bridge' between the mortal and spirit worlds, and the only one capable of bending all four of the elements.
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"The Avatar maintains the balance of the world and nature to bring peace, and Aang is now faced with the responsibility of ending the ambitions of the militaristic Fire Nation to conquer the world.
"With his new companions Katara and Sokka, Aang sets out to master the four classical elements while pursued by the exiled Fire Nation crown prince Zuko, who seeks to regain his honor by capturing him."
The cast of the new series is set to include Paul Sun-Hyung Lee , known for his recurring role in The Mandalorian and Ahsoka.
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Other cast members include Daniel Dae Kim of Lost, Tamlyn Tomita of Cobra Kai, as well as Ken Leung, Elizabeth Yu, Ian Ousley, and Gordon Cormier.
Fans are remaining optimistic about Netflix’s adaptation and have taken to social media to share their thoughts.
“The trailer alone already better than the whole 2010 movie,” one YouTube user joked.
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“I MIGHT ACTUALLY EXPLODE. I haven't been this excited for a tv show... ever?! The bending looks great, the characters look great, the world looks FANTASTIC,” another added.
“Now that wasn't so hard was it? Give us what the animated series had, don't get all Shyamalany about it!,” commented someone else.
“I'm honestly super excited about this. I was scared it was gonna look like the movie that shall not be named, but this one seems to have everything right so far. just gotta hope that lasts,” a fourth added.
Avatar: The Last Airbender is set to drop on Netflix on February 22, 2024, so not a long wait now!
Topics: Film and TV, Netflix
Gerrard Kaonga