'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Cast on Seeing Appa in Real Life | Entertainment Weekly

Kiawentiio (Katara,) Dallas Liu (Prince Zuko,) Ian Ousley (Sokka) and Gordon Cormier (Aang) break down their new live-action Netflix series of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender and share stories from set.
'Avatar: The Last Airbender' premieres on Netflix February 22, 2024.
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A young boy known as the Avatar must master the four elemental powers to save a world at war and fight a ruthless enemy bent on stopping him.
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[@tpjv01]

i love these 4 characters but I honestly cant wait to see Toph's introduction. She was my favorite in the series.

[@Drewkungfoo]

Toph, Iroh, Jin, Jun to name a few

[@prettyflower7773]

I think she won’t be on the show bc it’s just the beginning I guess

[@farika_deaf2003]

toph gonna appear on season 2

[@farika_deaf2003]

@@prettyflower7773 toph gonna appear on season 2

[@ISAFMobius18]

She can't wait to see either hehe😅

[@AJAMILx]

their styling has been sooooo incredible. whoever is dressing them is EATING

[@kathrynd6779]

I noticed the same about the One Piece LA cast, these live action adaptation stylists are insaneeee

[@Deena44]

THAT'S WHAT I WAS THINKING, THEY LOOK SO GOOD!!!!!

[@freenow.ৎ]

especially kiawentiio, her outfits are FIRE

[@anahiluv]

aangs actor looks so much like him it makes me cry 😭

[@ginnyeverlaerk4]

I dunnow, he looks more like Kuzon to me😂

[@kidd_fadezz3740]

@@ginnyeverlaerk4look like he ready to say “FLAMEO HOTMAN”

[@NeonAi08]

@@kidd_fadezz3740 “Flameo?”

[@Charmedsas1]

haha the hair...@@ginnyeverlaerk4

[@purnamabulanjuni]

Yeaahhh even when he smiles it gives Aang's vibe with that close eye 😊

[@annoyed_sister]

"God i wish cabbages were real" he's so funny lmfaooo he really is Sokka 😭😭😭

[@Jm649]

I just thought, really sounds like him lol

[@dylpickle0927]

Barebones gen z humor really gets all the laughs it seems

[@Hobie02425]

@@dylpickle0927bros the comedy cop

[@Jm649]

@@theofficialcybermonkeys1271 I think he's Native American descended I read

[@silver292]

@@theofficialcybermonkeys1271 Descended from native americans.

[@gojo9442]

Everyone who said Zuko isn't as pretty as in the original series is blind. Look at him, gorgeous man!

[@snowshock8958]

He is pretty hilarious too.

[@jbb8261]

Did people actually say that? They were so wrong

[@gojo9442]

@@jbb8261 yes, saw a lot of negative comments on Instagram about Zuko.

[@BigBadGengar]

@@jbb8261before the series was released, many people underestimated him in comments

[@wintersyve2000]

He's seriously beautiful!! What are these people smoking?!?

[@Tamashikusho]

The way Aang's actor says "jelly beans help" gives me an unreasonable amount of hope for his acting.

[@codyhughes1147]

That part made me think the same thing. And seeing his martial arts. Hes good. Im so glad theyre trained martial artists. I train in all 4 of these styles and more and they really do look so good. And the chemistry in interviews. That gives so much hope.

[@codyhughes1147]

Im just....SO FULL OF HOPE WAHHH 😭😭😭😭😭

[@martacastillo6272]

​@@codyhughes1147 Gordon is actually a skateboarder, he has a brief taekwondo background from when he was younger. It's actually amazing how easily he picked up fight choreography

[@animalfinatic9366]

FOR REAL

[@hzlkelly]

@@codyhughes1147😂😂😂💀

[@louisamendes7548]

Why isnt anyone talking about how close the movments for bending is to the series They've put in a lot of work I really appreciate that

[@DeathGodPain96]

The bending is actually based on differnt martial art styles so im sure they choreographedit with that in mind. Which is pretty cool

[@brianroman4114]

Agreed but Iroh doing all that fancy arm movement that didn't actually help him firebend is very much not like the cartoon. Not quite out of the water yet lol. That kinda super stylistic, cool to the point of becoming cheesy, touch they always feel compelled to add to as many scenes as possible is just part of the culture & Netflix isn't immune from its influence. They're so worried about appealing to fans they throw in flashy crouching tiger cinematic nonsense. Let's hope they care about making good stuff instead of trying so hard to look cool they ironically end up ruining it

[@alesonu]

Dallas's martial arts background makes him such Zuko. I am so looking forward to seeing him act. I also really love how well Gordon handled the staff. Perfect!!

[@zylnada]

I’m the most concerned about his character. In season 1 he needs to be the villain. I’m worried they’re setting him up as this anti hero from the start

[@alesonu]

@@zylnada But as far as I remember, in season 1, they already showed part of his story which already made him a little sympathetic

[@batsaubattler3200]

he is Simu Liu's cousin I'm kind of hoping eventually they get him to play General Iroh II if there's a possibility of that happening in a legend of korra spin off.

[@snowshock8958]

He looks great in that interview.

[@jivemanansala7528]

i y Had an issue about Aangs staff, it was too small😁

[@jodiewhittle1692]

Whoever dressed these kids needs an award

[@haurinori]

Not Dallas Liu asking kid Gordan if he has ever used a lighter. I feel like that's something Zuko would ask Aang. Perfect cast lol.

[@maxonite]

Their movements look AWESOME! Especially Aang, for his age he’s incredibly skilled. I was worried a real kid wouldn’t be able to pull of Aangs moves, but this is IT

[@TheRealHerbaSchmurba]

Mannnn, if you’ve taken or seen some martial arts classes you will see kids with so much fire and discipline. As a kid I trained karate with my dad, and a kid that was slightly younger than me just had the passion and zeal of like a spartan warrior.

[@silver292]

Kid is crazy gifted.

[@martacastillo6272]

And the boy is a skateboarder! He only did taekwondo briefly when he was younger

[@growingupwithdisney]

I definitely was thinking the same thing, his moves especially look GOOD, looks like its going to be very true to the original

[@saruwatarisa]

looks agile for someone who's a hundred y/o ammaryt? 😂

[@anono1432]

Kiawentiio was INCREDIBLE in her first ever role in Netflix’s “Anne With An E”. I can’t wait to see her performance as Katara!

[@MiciousDawn]

Oh I didn't know she was in that!! I want to check it out now, I think she's going to be an awesome Katara 🥰

[@mintsugas]

Anne with an E still my fave netflix show

[@borokaferencz1883]

Mine too, and especially Kak’wet!

[@lesternsiahasante3411]

⁠@@borokaferencz1883 she def has a thing for k names. First Kak’wet then Katara lol

[@allenviado1824]

Kak wet??? I missed her

[@avrillum3432]

Good god the stylists went OFF on these four

[@oliviaw.2842]

Kiawentiio is SO Katara, I can't!! I don't think I've been this excited for anything in a LOOOONG time help

[@Kaybye555]

​@lyriclanguages3780what makes you think that? I've seen two interviews and I never got that vibe

[@lostchild06]

@lyriclanguages3780 What? What makes you say that?

[@014dhaley]

​@lyriclanguages3780I'm gonna chalk it up to say they mightve met first so they can get that sibling bond first but I understand where you're coming from

[@satyre_1]

​@lyriclanguages3780not you reading into things 😭😭😭

[@aleks_v1]

​​@lyriclanguages3780he's just 3 yrs younger than her, i didnt find myself having too much chemistry with 14yos when i was 17, makes sense she bonds better with an adult and it honestly fits!! katara really treats aang like a kid at the beginning but their relationship grows gradually which will come both in the show and in real life im sure

[@maramawit_]

THEY ARE THEIR CHARACTERS IN THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE ❤

[@TonyMaynard-SD]

yeah their real personalities totally fit! and their voices and looks match up

[@Lock-Vlog]

Absolutely perfect

[@DROLETRON]

The 2010 adaptation movie the personalities is way off doesn't fit.

[@simonesewitt1040]

Everything about that film was way off, every single aspect.

[@renabonita]

I love the Aang Gang’s chemistry from this interview 😭🫶🏼

[@mk.amarille]

IF WE WANT TO SEE TOPH WE BETTER HELP THIS SHOW REACH THAT KIND OF SUCCESS THAT DESERVES A SEASON 2 AND I HOPE THEY'LL DO THEIR PART TOO.

[@Shmurph]

Gordon's already growing so fast! I feel like they'll have to lengthen the timeline of the show by a couple years just to account for his voice and growth spurts. It would certainly be a bit silly trying to pass off a 16 year old as a 12 year old once Book 3 comes around lol

[@Dropnostop]

They already confirmed they are doing a longer timeline

[@inamuri6006]

Yes, they confirmed this already. I'm excited for the change I think it'll be super interesting

[@paulapsantos]

They already said they will change the timeline because of actors' growth.

[@herondaless]

@@StupidHillBilly917 also by that time gordon and kiawentiio might actually be the same height and "closer" when it comes to age group so the potential relationship between aang and katara wont be weird

[@dresdenwarlock7978]

They already addressed that. And I really think that once this first season takes off they'll greenlight season 2 and 3 for back to back filming.

[@Charlienoseque]

We love Dallas spoiler prince, confirming Azula's blue fire (honestly it's dumb how people think otherwise but here's the proof) and also he just confirmed both Zhao and Zuko will arrive to Kyoshi's Island I really adore their chemistry, i wish the best of the best to them, and i can't wait to see them actually together as a team in the series, plus Toph and Suki

[@dresdenwarlock7978]

Yep! I was SAYING for the last week that I think Zuko and Zhao will be there at the same time and, haha, thank you Dallas! 😂

[@HauteMashups]

I love how the sneakily confirmed a lot of the things fans were worrying about/speculating lol

[@agent1-085]

To be fair i think people thought they might save her bending until book 2 if they get one. In her first fight against zuko she never showed her blue bending also so i get it. I could see them having her in flashbacks with her fire orange and then eventually turning blue.

[@eslixgaming756]

ikr!

[@WanMemeTong]

what's the timestamp of him confirming that?

[@ladyfantistcreations]

This cast's chemistry and friendship is off the charts. I can't wait till it get to Book 3/Season 3 when they finally all get together. It's going to be the best. So excited for how this Team Avatar will flourish with all they do for this show and franchise 💖 ✨️

[@espeon871]

Same! ❤

[@djulianofficial]

The more videos I see about the cast, the more excited I get!

[@inamuri6006]

SAME!!!

[@jessicasarti4917]

Same!!!! 😍

[@ZezFilmsGH]

Samee!!!

[@okamifang4059]

As a traditional martial artist for nearly 2 decades and being an instructor...Gordon moves pretty good

[@passerby9255]

Im dying over here over Gordon's adorableness 😂! Such an adorable actor 😊

[@AntoineBandele]

This cast is perfect.

[@Epicocatalisto]

Indeed, are you making a video about this tho? :D

[@ravannae]

It truly is! I'm so excited.

[@AntoineBandele]

Yup. As I type@@Epicocatalisto

[@user-by3nd4rm6c]

The water has spoken!

[@martacastillo6272]

Dallas helping Gordon with fight scenes yeah I wanna cry the Firebending Masters episodes is real

[@inamuri6006]

They're so charming and wonderful, I actually got teary eyed when I saw the trailer

[@elijahschneeweiss3520]

They totally need to have the original cast of the animated show play the ember island players, it would be prefect!

[@xcept1281]

Imagine the actors from the avatar movie to play the ember island players lmao

[@hzlkelly]

😂😂😂

[@hapywhale]

I wish they would!

[@joscreen3252]

Ian is literally Sokka! The casting is perfect for these 4 so far.

[@silver292]

That last shot....that has no business going that hard. Freaking sweet.

[@carolineb.11.17]

The fact that they found and cast the real life versions of their characters makes me SO HAPPY!

[@RavenStarMedia]

Their chemistry is as spot-on as the live-action Straw Hats from One Piece. I love them all already and can't wait to see them in the Avatar live-action!

[@aite6819]

this cast is out of this world, could not have imagined better actors to play these characters IM HYPEDD

[@shuntaneengram9228]

So I am a 49 year old woman and I used to watch this with my now 21 year old son when he was around 7 or 8 and I was as invested in the saga as he was! It was OUR thing! Then years later came Korra and I started watching that with my two younger sons. I adore this show and I love this new adaptation. The cast is AMAZING, and the young lady playing Kitara is absolutely adorable. King Bumi and Toph along with Uncle Iroh are my faves. Team AVATAR for life!

[@animalfinatic9366]

❤❤❤

[@10freekie2]

I saw avatar with my mum too, then Korra with my first boyfriend ❤ avatar is life :)

[@animalfinatic9366]

@@10freekie2 nice

[@__09kg]

prince zuko is so handsome!! i just watched the show and he’s a very good actor

[@rkiensign]

Even their natural voices sounds so close to the original. These are just perfect casting

[@whatsgooditsclarky986]

Except Azula

[@abilucksanvijeyakumaran891]

Us : How much Sokka you can be ? Ian : Yes

[@LJE1821]

Our baby GORDON (Aang) is so cuteeee but now we see him becoming a man! Netflix needs to work for Season 2 now!

[@elkaidred0512]

He's going to look older than Katara by the time we get to book 3 because that's just how fast celebrity child actors grow 😂

[@Parttymechess]

It's confirmed that they will be doing time-jumps in season 2 and 3.

[@manulopez4697]

Depends on the success of ther first season Netflix is not afraid of cancelling shows

[@QMS9224]

Tbh I was a little worried that he looks so young but I think he will age perfectly into the next seasons kinda like how harry potter was super young but then old by the last books

[@hitomi99yearsago34]

They are now filming book 3

[@thelastairprince]

Genuinely Feels like you're actually interviewing the real Team Avatar Here!

[@smeeegss7697]

for everyone worried azula wont have blue flames. just got confirmed haha yessss so excited for this!!!!

[@blakelandry9313]

That sounds good. I expected her to have it, but where did you guys hear this? Was it from an article that just released cause I don’t think I heard it during this video

[@MyBitch925]

Where was it confirmed?

[@smeeegss7697]

minute 6:25 - 6:30 "azula has blue flames and jetpacks from her feet and arms" @@blakelandry9313

[@smeeegss7697]

minute 6:25 @@MyBitch925

[@HauteMashups]

@@blakelandry9313 Zuko’s actor Dallas brought up Azula’s blue flame “jetpack” in this interview

[@zzoa.]

I love the styling for this interview! The outfits are so pretty and the cast seems fantastic 😊

[@juangal7569]

Seeing the cast joking around and just giving insights is pretty enjoyable to watch. They're all unique in their own way just like their characters. Glad everyone had fun. If one of the cast members is scrolling rn, that last shot of this video, you all looked so Cool!

[@sbj2k1]

These kids have so much star power it's crazy. Kiawentiio in Beans was extraordinary, such wide range of emotions. It's on Hulu for those wondering.

[@Sr.ArmandoCruz]

Dallas Liu is so well poised and amazing ❤

[@sainadneko]

I am really liking zuko live action the more i watch. I feel like he is the most synchronised with the anime character. His voice is really similar. And i am actually quite loving him in real life. These 4 are actually feels like the anime characters actually coming to life. And i am liking the real life action katara more than the cartoon one. And zuko looking really good with those moves

[@manulopez4697]

The actor for aang is growing up so fast last year he looks like a baby 😮

[@LAYYY724]

Their outfits are ON POINT

[@tinalee8686]

Zuko did so well. I like his story and character

[@bernardescalona2558]

I remember Sokka suggesting to name their attacks in the series😂

[@TheVisionaryLeo]

who could not remember "airbending slice!"

[@satyre_1]

​@@TheVisionaryLeoAirship slice!! 🫱💨

[@sage0cotton818]

i love the actors' chemistry and senses of humor so much omfg i CANNOT WAIT to watch this !!!!!!!!

[@joronah8650]

The actress for Katara is so adorable

[@cintiatchorbadjian592]

I am in love with this cast, they are perfect for their characters

[@KittyKiah]

I love how sokka,Zuko,katara and aang do cool flips and bending poses and Sokka just flips a boomerang 😂😂

[@kyodreamwalker5378]

This looks really promising. As a guy who has watched the original series 8 times I have to say I’m kinda hopeful

[@everlastingluv361]

Ian is so Sokka it's scary honestly. 😂❤

[@MrsShinnjo]

Seeing aang and katara standing next to each other literally made me tear up a little. They are the characters ❤

[@animalfinatic9366]

They are!!!

[@paulapsantos]

11:03 Ian is so similar to Sokka 😂😂😂😂

[@smoothpandan]

I remember when I first found out that there'd be possible live action and that was 6 years ago... AND NOW its finally coming out in less than a month😭🤧

[@Prof.SeverusSnape]

Aang is so adorable, I feel like one of those Looney Tunes characters that just picks up the egg and runs with it.😂

[@AbrarKhan-pt8tx]

KIIAWENTIO IS GENUINELY SO BEAUTIFUL LIKEEEEEE🥰🙈🥰🙈🥰🙈🥰🙈SHES GONNA EAT AS KATARA I ALREADY KNOW

[@snowshock8958]

Hopefully she read those comments and knows about it. Her fanbases going to grow after the show is out.

[@isis371]

when they were flexing their powers, all i could look at was ian with a boomerang, he definitely has the most finesse in him

[@oogawa13kokomi]

Love all their energy they seem like such a fun group. Makes me even more excited for the show!

[@kvas6255]

“God I really wish cabbages were real” and god I really wished they hired you for the last movie cuz this guy fits the role perfectly

[@MARYWTHER]

😭 I JUST LOVE THEM, ALRIGHT???

[@HauteMashups]

Yay they confirmed Azula will have blue flames, phew lol. Oh and apparently Zuko WILL be on kyoshi island and not just commander zhao

[@Douchifer]

i was just about to comments all those things you’ve mentioned dude lol! feb 22nd is about to EAT SO BAD😮‍💨

[@blakelandry9313]

@@Douchifer same I’m just like come out come out please. I need to watch this now I’m a huge fan of the original I need this lol wanted to hitch 12 AM binge watching it then watching it again baby

[@paulapsantos]

This is a relief, because doesn't look a good idea to soft Zuko's first attitudes to make him hero before his redemption and growth happens.

[@blakelandry9313]

I’m curious where did you hear though Zuko will attack Kyoshi island. Was it in an article because I don’t think I heard it in the video

[@HauteMashups]

@@blakelandry9313 9:01 Zuko’s actor speaking to Katara: “when we first interacted you were just a beginner on kyoshi island”

[@dreamtreasuehero]

they're so cute and the chemistry are off the charts!! also they ate that outro ❤

[@IIlittlem0nstaII]

straight out of animation. I love them so much.

[@NickDe3]

9:00 so did Dallas just confirm that Zuko will still go to Kyoshi Island? That makes me feel better. From the trailer it made me think Zhao was taking that character moment from Zuko.

[@needyverse]

5:20 "Oh, you can fly?" is a very Sokka-esque tease/sarcastic comment tbh 😂

[@lesternsiahasante3411]

Literally the line “and this is Katara my flying sister” 😭

[@angelotheodotos5655]

They are truly the perfect cast. And not just these 4. The entire cast is incredible. I can’t wait for February 22nd. Definitely going to binge watch it, multiple times 😅

[@therealartistsquared]

Gordon is so Aang I love him

[@needyverse]

5:40 Sorry but this is incredibly on brand as Sokka for Ian, and then the reactions of everyone around him is extremely correct for how their characters would respond

[@jensoph8410]

the styling is insane!!! they look great

[@trison27]

I love that they actually did bootcamp for the bendings. Will make the fight scenes more realistic and true to the original

[@yulinka-c8s]

they are so CUUUUUTEEE!💓💓💓

[@jaimeeking8584]

YAY IM SO GLAD THE CAST ARE DOING THESE VIDEOS LIKE THE ONE PIECE CAST DID! The one piece casts videos are hilarious, and I smiled the second I saw this video with the new Netflix Avatar cast!

[@Robert_H.]

Gordon's puberty must hit like a bomb if they want to keep the ending of the story with Aang and Katara as a couple. Otherwise, there's definitely a not-so-small fanbase that wants the next Fire Lord's wife to be a waterbender.

[@divyaism007]

😁

[@pico.95]

Sokka’s casting is PERFECT

[@anshsingh2044]

Their outfits are so beautiful

[@twmtdw7954]

god that aang is aanging so hard not even the og aang aanged like this aang is aanging

[@kpgirl.4622]

Lmao 💀 i can say the same for sokka. He is def sokka-ing

[@kennnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

Sokka-aanging

[@georgefotisdramesiotis9061]

Dallas looks like he is going to be great Zuko

[@baekyoong489]

They all stunning

[@Edson07bs]

I'm falling in love with these kids and the show isn't even out. Help

[@satyre_1]

probably gotta be careful throwing out "falling in love" and "kids" in the same sentence just sayin' 👁️👁️

[@anisa2273]

@@satyre_1 he probably meant it in a sibling-esque way, don't make it weird

[@Esthernzi16]

​​@@anisa2273I swear he/she definitely understood what he meant by that just wanna be dramatic as always, that's incredible !

[@anisa2273]

@@Esthernzi16 yeah i bet so too

[@tcarabuena7965]

zuko is giving zuko

[@artxroyalty]

Omg their chemistry is amazing! They’re going to do great 🤍

[@slowshadow2669]

6:26 azula having blue flames confirmed!

[@the_one_and_onlypmj6395]

Did anyone else notice they have their book 3 hair styles. I Cant wait!!!

[@kadeniskool]

THEYRE ALL SO PERFECT my life is complete with this im so serious, the way ive heard complaints about the casting for all of them but i wanna sob seeing these characters brought to life 😞

[@kasual_kai2986]

Where’s the cabbage merchant at he has big shoes to fill😂

[@Douchifer]

The Cabbage Merchant is played by the OG voice actor James Sie!

[@areadergirl8449]

SO EXCITED

[@pinkystinkr]

Kiawentiio ate up her role in anne with an e, im confident shes gonna devour as Katara as well.

[@SRamzioff]

Ian's voice, laugh, humour .. Everything .. HE IS REALLY SOKKA! 🥰 Love them ALL, they look STUNNING! Can't wait! 🤩

[@blakelandry9313]

I’m so excited for the show I remember as a kid when avatar first released. I loved it so I cannot wait for this. That last trailer looked really amazing February 22 can’t come any sooner

[@anisa2273]

your honor im obsessed with them now, cant wait for the show!

[@rasi3625]

they looks so cool aaaah

[@iriichan]

love their chemistry and how it translate in the show (at least what we can see so far from the trailers)

[@zenpaiYT]

imagine at the end of the series aang is just taller than everyone else in the cast XD

[@kevinbeatty5030]

Keep Zuko's fire dagger as a signature move!

[@kevinbeatty5030]

Switch it from under hand to normal grip and swords when he meets the dragons

[@arkitekto27]

11:13 his laugh really do like Aang

[@trey3rob]

Love that this cast understands pronunciation. Talent all around

[@willcookmakeup]

Whoever styled them for this video needs an award. These looks and fashion pieces are such a vibe