Avatar: The Last Airbender Cast Reunion | FULL PANEL | Dante Basco, Jack De Sena, Zach Eisen

This crew hasn't been toether since Avatar: The Last Airbender ended recording in 2008, but 15 years later they reunited - Zach Tyler Eisen (Aang), Dante Basco (Zuko), and Jack De Sena (Sokka) at c2e2 to discuss their experience working on the show, reflecting on the impact it's had, playing Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game, thoughts on the upcoming Avatar studios movies, and going back and rewatching the show along with Janet Varney (Korra) on the Nickelodeon podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements.
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[@notsmiffy]

zach is extremely humble and introverted for someone that is the main character of the greatest show of all time. props to him

[@user-co1ee6tq4c]

Also, no one could ever guess that he voiced Aang, because his voice got thicker. The voice of Aang was gone 😢

[@jftt42]

It's a testament to how great of a job he did. Aang's character was larger than life from the first moment of the first episode. Sure, there were moments of confusion and doubt along the way, but you always had the impression that he had it together and kept a positive outlook despite being so young in a world that passed him by. Truly an inspiration.

[@yamchayaku]

Dante is nearing his 50s and he still sounds like a 20 year old. It's like this dude is never gonna age, lmao

[@scottcarroll7782]

He's Asian the day he turns 60 he will look 110 overnight. Lmfao 😂

[@yamchayaku]

@@scottcarroll7782 lol, that's especially true with the women.

[@vailingbow1068]

That's his Asian genes for ya XD

[@conlangknow8787]

this is for all the matmatisyans, 数学家 and นักคณิตศาสตร์. the formulas are age(60)

[@Bunny11344]

@@yamchayaku but white women age like milk after 25

[@familysized]

Jack never stops proving how he was the most perfect casting for Sokka😂

[@k1988smith]

If he had of threw in a "I'm starving" I would have lost it!!!

[@-m00ncity39]

@@k1988smith 😭😭

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

I think they had an idea for Sokka. But then they just let Sokka be Jack.

[@8Phoenix8]

Callum. 😀

[@brook117]

He’s cringe and a try hard.

[@anthonydedios4720]

Glad Zach is attending conventions now

[@Wa1kerSta1ker0]

I hope he decides to do another one some day

[@johnnyvalentino8720]

Why

[@mymaynee5963]

@@johnnyvalentino8720because he stopped acting after avatar and didnt do anything media until pandemic

[@hasicazulatv2078]

​@@mymaynee5963 he was also super young at the time so his parents probably kept him away from doing more so he could still have a normal life

[@kzarkage]

Now realizing we never got an Aang , Sokka and Zuko episode What a shame

[@Hinokami777]

Exactly, heck would be cool with haru and jet too.

[@Frznwhrlpll]

We will get something in the future though i doubt we get all of them reprising their roles

[@cheetah219]

I knew Zach recorded his lines at home, but I understand why he didn't come to conventions for so long. He must have kind.of felt separated from the rest of the cast compared to everyone else but im so glad he's back and rekindling his relationships. Definitely better late than never

[@itsrectimemedia]

He said before he was building up the courage to do them. Maybe Dante coached him. It’s definitely not easy, especially if you have a huge line. Zach came to a con in California. I filmed his line, it was packed all weekend, but he handed it well like a pro. If it was me, I be nervous AF.

[@Hinokami777]

Separated how?

[@cheetah219]

Age gap and most importantly, he only met and filmed with the cast a handful of times during the entire filming of the show. Aang primarily recorded at his parents home. I believe among the few times he "filmed" lines with the rest of the cast was when he was flown out for TV spots and specials so they can give the impression he filmed lines with the rest of the them. I forget exactly where and when they went into detail, but I believe it was on Dantes podcast

[@jelayace]

​@@cheetah219I'm really shocked, I've been watching conventions here on youtube, I can barely see him, but now it's different 🥰

[@hailchristandmary]

Zack reminds me of Hayden Christenson. His demeanor appears pure, uncorrupt or unspoiled by fame. Seems like wholesome down to earth guy.

[@arrenaopsimar]

Zack being aang irl

[@animalfinatic9366]

​@@arrenaopsimar fr

[@gaminglegend]

And they both hate sand people

[@animalfinatic9366]

@@gaminglegend Course and rough...

[@deensaid7762]

​@@gaminglegend Anakin Skywalker: those sand people killed my mom Aang: those sand people stole my Appa Paul Atreides: wait, you guys hate sand?

[@ElementalResistant]

Dante saying "can we do 2 more" cause he saw that little girl waiting eagerly is so precious, what an awesome dude.

[@ncard00]

Love how many times Dante and Jack mention Mai, without saying “who plays Katara” a single time, for everyone who doesn’t know who Mai plays on the show.

[@thiagoteixeira6537]

Dude that was adorable!

[@bowserbreaker2515]

Considering how popular this show is, I'm surprised it's taken this long for a cast reunion.

[@dainarose8272]

Idk about all of them, but probably all of them have been having careers, so they've been busy.

[@bowserbreaker2515]

@@dainarose8272 You're probably right

[@GhibliNova]

No one cares about animation

[@bowserbreaker2515]

@@GhibliNova While it's true that most critics think animation is for kids only, this show has an 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and is ranked as the 7th greatest show of all time on IMDB.

[@GhibliNova]

@@bowserbreaker2515 and it's my favorite show of all time. That doesn't change the fact that the people in control of organizing a reunion don't care. And they haven't cared enough until now because it's an animated show. It sucks but that's the reason. Since you were surprised I thought I'd explain why it's taken so long

[@sunnah4487]

The fact that i can still hear aang in zach is sooo wholesome

[@clousesaludo2481]

sameee

[@thejoeyjoey]

it would be criminal not to have zach back as aang for the movie. its poetry. he's like the age aang is rn just like he was in the show.

[@Sef-Lo]

Unlikely :(

[@vailingbow1068]

Jack De Sena is such a comedian. He is such a Sokka.

[@Nocturnal_Icon]

Dante is evolving into our generation’s Uncle Iroh 👴🏽

[@andrewrivera190]

Glad Zach is meeting the fans. It’s tough and scary but we are all glad to see he is doing well.

[@Vampiramisu]

Bummed that Mae Whitman couldn't make it (and that I didn't get to ask my question), but as a day one fan of this show, this was such an incredible experience ❤️

[@drfifteenmd7561]

Ok, now I feel like Mae Whitman is avoiding talking about the show lmao I was defending her before 😂

[@Tarikkb]

@@drfifteenmd7561 well to be fair she’s the most busy one in the voice cast , she’s constantly working in new projects for example she has a Hulu series rn so it makes sense why she can’t always make these conventions

[@Jprager]

@@Tarikkb her and Dante have definitely been the most successful of the cast

[@Tarikkb]

Update: the entire VA reunited in a panel recently

[@doremi383]

I heard in the avatar podcast that she is the busiest person ever -working on projects and cinematography

[@user-ux7ud7vw4f]

It fills me with so much joy that Zack is attending these now, it never felt complete without him! Seems like he’s happy with it all too. Love the cast, and how you can see bits of their characters in them.

[@sir_christmas_leopold_duckson]

It's wild to me that Dante Basco is pushing 50 and still sounds exactly like he did 32 years ago when he played Rufio in Hook.

[@MRT408]

Yup, he was 16/17 around that time.

[@reedtikana1024]

Avatar last airbender will always be that one show from my childhood that holds a special place in my heart ❤❤

[@matthewmastrobuono582]

Zuko sounds exactly like zuko

[@sanhwoo6946]

I’m so happy Zach is finally joiningggg

[@Cheezeblade]

Awww Zach on his own recording his lines. And then hearing zuko say “you can do it, you’re a talented kid”

[@jpp4566]

Dude Zach is so well spoken and chill what a cool guy wow

[@genew2278]

I kinda feel for Zach, really feels like he missed out on being part of the Gaang 🥺

[@heyitsnate2490]

I was there in person for this and my favorite part was Dante's little speech around 48:00. Being able to rewatch this is amazing, thank you

[@JenniferHuangDeng22]

I love Dante with that epic speech about a fan telling him about bringing the world in balance!!

[@Lunairium]

Dante talking about a fan interaction where they stated the show inspired a generation that wants to restore balance through protest gave me chills. Absolutely true!

[@jonbaxter2254]

More than anything, I want the old cast to come together for one more series. One last hurrah.

[@abrahamedelstein4806]

The boys are back in town.

[@OneBrokenDove]

Avatar the Last Airbender is like the Halloweentown movie. Those who loved it as a child, probably had shown it to thier children.

[@calico27]

True. I watched/loved/rewatched a 1000times as a college student, when it came out first. Now my elementary school kid asks to watch this (and Korra) every 4-5 months. It's become a tradition. So, we watch this series at least twice a year.

[@OneBrokenDove]

@@calico27 I introduced it to kids i was taking care of during the day. They loved it too! And the little girl who had been 6 at the time would run down the hill saying that she is "AVATAR AANG".

[@tyfan1000]

He should voice aang in the movie

[@matthewscott9311]

Dante has such an awesome Voice

[@alexarias5717]

I wish Zach would return as the avatar 😭😭

[@ThatBrunetteFromCali]

I still hear Aangs voice & I just realized something, D B Sweeney voices older Aang in the Korra flashbacks & you can totally hear D B in Jacks voice. It’s crazy how accurate they are

[@Cuponoodles]

This makes me so happy 🥹

[@Tarikkb]

The fact that they’re only bringing back Dante for the new avatar movie is FOUL absolutely horrible

[@growingupwithdisney]

I see why since they want the voice actors to be more fitting to the actually ethnicities of the characters. But I do kinda wish they stuck with the original voices, just to hear what it’s sound like since they’d fr be the characters aged up

[@Tarikkb]

@@growingupwithdisney but does it matter seriously , I get that they want more of a “authentic “ voice actors great do that in the new avatar series , the new kiyoshi movie …..but don’t touch these core characters cuz those voices are those characters and they have been for almost 20 years

[@TheSammy58]

which movie? the netflix one?

[@myron4445]

WHAT WHY NOT RECAST ZACH OR JACK? If its not zack playing aang mannn

[@alexarias5717]

​@@TheSammy58no the Netflix one is a series. Theres an animated avatar movie made my avatar studios

[@arrenaopsimar]

Zack being aang irl ❤

[@deensaid7762]

Felt like the scene Stoick met with his deceased wife and telling her "you're beautiful as the day I lost you" from How to Train Your Dragon 2

[@jamesgoodwin4543]

I remember when this show first aired on tv, and loving it.

[@bookworm598]

Wow seeing them makes me feel so freaking old

[@froufroudeluxe]

51:55 powerful moment right there. Chills

[@CBJFAN10]

Dante's voice is iconic!

[@TheRealChaseRichards]

Amazing!

[@user-bh7dg2mw2z]

38:14 when jack said "I did a fair type of" it sounded so so much like sokka

[@mrsekopi92]

Seeing them here I wishing that how come there never have a shorts animation showing zuko & sokka voice swapped. That must have been epic!

[@nellbx991]

stop i love that dante is such a zutara shipper

[@Giulia-om2gl]

This trio is amazing just like in the show

[@MarceloRBottaro]

Still an amazing show

[@tobycattel]

i love avatar it's one of my fav shows of all time

[@animalfinatic9366]

12:17 I love Zach and Jack for this. Dante is kind of representative of how most of those people are. Truth hurts, but it's already been said. There wasn't a triangle. It just came full circle. It started with Katara and Aang, it ended with them.

[@theold4284]

I disagree that it started with aang and katara while the shows ending frame certainly paints it that way but storys not about surrounded around them and their relationship

[@animalfinatic9366]

@@theold4284 I'm sorry to break it to you, but whether or not you disagree, that's the way it was. Katara fought for Aang and Aang fought for Katara. The Avatar journey was only able to start because of these two. The ending doesn't paint it that way, it proves it that way. And the theme song is literally called the Avatar's love. You don't have to agree, nor do I need to make you see that. As I said, that's just the way it was. Sorry.

[@KJSCHM]

I love how on every single panel Jack is on, he picks a specific bit that he works in throughout the entire interview😭 Last year's comic con was the tea shop bit, this year's was his Easy Mac commercial😆

[@bigonbooks4736]

I was there! They apparently started turning people away it was too full. Mae Whitman was supposed to come, too, but we had such bad weather that weekend (like torrential downpour) that her flight got delayed and she was only available Sunday.

[@kaylasilverstein4137]

This kinda makes me wonder who they’re getting to play Aang in the new stuff that’s coming out - if he’s still a kid in the new stuff lol. Since Bryan and Mike will probably be in charge of that I’m actually excited instead of dreading it:)

[@Tarikkb]

He won’t be a child , they confirmed that the team will be in their late 20’s

[@kaylasilverstein4137]

@@Tarikkb I just saw the promo art for the 2025 movie and yeah, you’re right lol Maybe we will get Zach Tyler Eisen back then:):)

[@animalfinatic9366]

​@@kaylasilverstein4137 That would be so cool!

[@zw246]

I want to see Zach try to get his high pitched Aang voice

[@-m00ncity39]

“So no memories?” 😭😭

[@winsucks]

FABULOUS PEOPLE BEHIND THESE GREAT CHARACTERS

[@aliud9904]

Whoa how did I miss this lol "Every booth was an isolation booth for me" RIP

[@troyritchiemusic]

Man….Dante was on fire here….pun intended

[@monique-octowhale]

This one panel perfectly showcases just how amazingly Jack is the *living breathing enbodiment of Sokka,* it's actually uncanny

[@llGreenRosell]

I'm going to try to get Dante's autograph at a convention that I am going to on June 10th and 11th. Wish me luck

[@klaus_poppe]

Status report needed 👀

[@Fuzzybunny1925]

Did you get it

[@garyjayfilm]

His voice is super deep but you can still hear season 3 mid puberty Aang

[@animalfinatic9366]

true

[@deensaid7762]

*_You're as beautiful as the day I lost you_* -Stoick, How to Train Your Dragon 2

[@WaffleCone927]

Very cool. Dante really did become an Uncle Iroh

[@Deathlynumb]

Every time I see Dante I’m just in shock how old he’s gotten, I remember seeing him in hook when I was 6. When I met him at a con couple years back I had the same thought 😂

[@yassvaritaass]

I hope the cast makes their way over to a convention in New York! I’d love to meet them all ❤

[@LtSarai]

Dante Basco, captain of the Zutara ship even all these years later. I love it.

[@riigel]

i watched it like 12 times now.. 😅

[@maxplascencia]

Immediately from Dante’s introduction of “Zuko here”, I knew..

[@jadulay5566]

Since Avatar: The Last Airbender is turning 20 years old next year, I think it would be cool if Zach Tyler Eisen got invited to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon; even though Zach quit acting after the show ended, he could talk to Jimmy about the 20th anniversary of the show and how he was picked for the voice of Aang.

[@devanmoran]

Best casting ever (: can't wait for the netflix one it already looks better then m nights one

[@koolaid2koolboyy]

7:28 omg I get why everyone loves the VA for sokka now I was NOT expecting that zinger and so true 😂😂 I love Jack so much more now that I know who he actually is lol

[@soflyedits322]

@7:44 jack's right xD also thank you for posting this!!! i can't wait to go to a con where they'll all be going. fingers crossed they do a full cast reunion at NYCC!

[@treiviek2]

Jack is so funny. I actually started watching Avatar when I was a kid because I was a fan of his from All That.

[@sirmel11]

0:13 The host is gorgeous!

[@johnnyvalentino8720]

She aight

[@tigermacc8850]

I always wanted them to do Season 4 or at the Very least a movie that takes place the second after book 3 ends

[@KyloRen4238]

Zach Tyler Eisen 💙💛 Show 1. Aang - Avatar The Last Airbender 2005 - 2008 Movie 2. Lucas Nickle - The Ant Bully 2006

[@severetruths2178]

Alissa question was awesome 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Because I learned a lot from the show that help me grow as a person... Controlling my attitude and channelling my energy and friendship 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾♥️🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾

[@masayu2281]

At the start, I thought she was gonna go on and say “YIP YIP YUE!”

[@kreganregan3878]

I truly hope that everyone gets to come back. It is awesome to see aangs voice.mature.

[@deensaid7762]

It's like when Stoick met his dead wife, and she's still beautiful as the day he lost her

[@TheRealHerbaSchmurba]

Dante has voiced two fire animated characters as far as I know

[@venturatheace1]

Zach looks like young Mark Ruffalo

[@Imout420]

Omg yeah

[@animalfinatic9366]

He does

[@RaijuEdits42]

It sad not seeing Katara And Toph Actor at the Reunion, It so sad 😢

[@severetruths2178]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💪🏾✊🏾 Love you guys

[@MichaelGaryScott90]

*BE THE- LEAAAFFFF!!!* 🍃

[@rijinomi2699]

zuko jacket is fire where can i get one

[@Tyleulenspiegel]

Dante is great, but maybe a little oblivious - though that adds to his charm! I have to wonder though, does he know that Zuko's character arc is one of the greatest character arc journeys in any medium (books/tv/movies/etc)???

[@justcruisina1ong]

Can we get a link to purchase that red shirt the hostess is wearing?

[@arydjiwandono5296]

Sapphire Fire!!

[@viewmaster617]

Dante Basco is a absolute legend he came a long way from playing Rufio in the movie Hook.

[@mysteryman7047]

Don't get me wrong, I am glad that this video is here. I just wish this reunion panel consisted of all of the voice actors for the full "main gang" of the series. We still needed "Michaela Jill Murphy : Toph, Mae Whitman : Katara, Dee Bradly Baker : Appa". Well I guess in true Avatar fashion this panel just leaves the viewer wanting more from it, just like the series did.

[@Kai-Kaci]

Zack's voice is so so so different... omg time has fu*king passed...

[@davidandrews5262]

Me and my brothers used to set up our TV to record avatar when we were gonna miss it. Straight to vhs. The TV had to be on and nickelodeon channel had to be on as well. Amd the vhs thing was set to record at a certain time.....the time the show aired. Commercials and all.

[@D.MINORRR]

what do you think about uploading these tapes? there’s ways to get them on a digital format. i think i speak for fans that there will be an audience for vintage tv avatar, commercials and all.

[@davidandrews5262]

@D.MINORRR I will scour my parents house for them but I think they're gone....but you right. I would love to watch it back with the commercials. Would Give me such a nostalgia rush!. 😫

[@Hinokami777]

Please give these guys roles in the new show. Would be great Easter eggs

[@Dionysus784]

basco was in an episode of beyond belief: fact or fiction, the name of the episode is "The Student"

[@Cheezeblade]

Lol “I finally found him… in the streets of Brooklyn”

[@maeganjames2490]

How have they not watched the whole thing?!?

[@MudmanBlues]

didn't they?

[@sunflowerangelnctzen]

12:20 im so curious to know what exactly this person was yelling at the top of their lungs about zuko and katara here 😭 lol

[@ske7chy]

Imma be sad if they don’t return for the new animated movie in the works.

[@victorlorenzo7083]

There is no reason they cant come back to do voice work in the new stuff.

[@JiReyAnimation]

There is one, at least for Zach: He may not want to. Yes is the most popular show in the world but the guy quit acting for a reason.

[@mysteryman7047]

Is it weird that the first character that comes to mind is "Rufio" not "Zuko" when I hear of Dante Basco? Even while watching this.

[@BMXER29132]

Duuuude…. I had not connected the dots with dante and american dragon. As soon as he said that I instantly heard Jake’s voice😂 and it all made sense

[@soakupthenoise]

I would love to see Dante play Iroh in something one day

[@mognomoinak1309]

Zuko s voice did not change after all this years