I Interviewed Netflix's "Avatar The Last Airbender" Cast!

Netflix's live action Avatar The Last Airbender cast joined me to talk about their epic new series! I saw all 8 episodes and loved it! Gordon Cormier (Aang), Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Uncle Iroh), Daniel Dae Kim (Ozai), Dallas Liu (Zuko), Ian Owsley (Sokka), Kiawientiio (Katara), Elizabeth Yu (Azula) & Ken Leung (Admiral Zhao)!
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[@DantexSmith]

That basketball fake out script is so clever

[@AL-fl4jk]

The fact they wrote fact scripts about basketball including Zuko and Irohs relationship is genius

[@lilnerdboy69]

I actually think it’s dumb. Imagine how many more people would’ve auditioned for the role of Iroh (or any other character in the series) if they knew it was for Iroh and not Howard from a random basketball movie. He did a great job, but what if there’s someone who embodies and loves Iroh more than he does sitting on his couch because he didn’t want to be Howard?

[@karlasm4487]

​@@lilnerdboy69 This kind of productions are not open to anyone, they offer the casting opportunity to actors who they believe will embody the character well. They get a lot of experienced actors to audition and then they have their pick. So it's not like anyone could have auditioned for Iroh. Maybe for the younger characters like Katara, Aang or eventually Toph, they do open auditions (through agents though), but it's still a complex process.

[@cooliipie]

​@@lilnerdboy69They landed the best actor. So it did work.

[@Paradox1P]

​@@lilnerdboy69 not really, pretty sure most of the time auditions are done like this(random script) due to the confidentiality reasons, the only time it's not is when it's a completely new show. Since avatar is so known, it could have been leaked easily during audition .

[@SwitchfootRocksUrBut]

His hair even perfectly matches Aangs hair in season 3. It’s gonna be perfect

[@Trixy_FPS]

Sadly there might not be a season 3 with the same cast since it takes so long to film 1 season that the director mentioned they might be too old to play the same characters. Even if season 3 were to be made it would probably be with a different cast or the story will be changed to fit the ageing cast

[@RobbinCotran1]

Where did the director mention it?​@@Trixy_FPS

[@paulbrown9328]

@@Trixy_FPSwhy can’t they use the same cast? Adults have been playing teens for a while in cinema.

[@lauris5275]

@@Trixy_FPS They would never change actors. They will just look older.

[@justurboi3806]

@@Trixy_FPS are you on something my guy

[@TommyGreen333]

Ian Ousley has a great taste when it comes to who he looks up to creatively.

[@theoriesbyt]

Right!? Donald Glover, Jim Carrey and Johnny Depp! Solid inspirations!

[@Sushigabby]

maybe not the last one......

[@theoriesbyt]

I mean he meant to acting not to you know.. the other stuff @@Sushigabby

[@magiyouth]

@@Sushigabby Yes, Johnny Depp most of all. You do know that a Virginia jury found Amber Heard defamed Johnny Depp. What are we talking about?

[@richardploss4494]

​@Sushigabby Johnny is the goat and he's been proven inacent #cancelamber

[@ilakkiyaamudhan6131]

I can't believe they told Paul Sun-Hyung Lee he was doing a basketball movie!! Firebending is basketball, wonder what the other elements are as sports XDXD?

[@stacie1595]

Earthbending = rugby Waterbending = swimming (obviously) Airbending = gymnastics

[@MARYWTHER]

I can't imagine, like you go and are like "oh that's a random movie, it's fine!" and then it turns out to be ATLA lol. I'd go full panic attack mode.

[@ilakkiyaamudhan6131]

@@MARYWTHER yeah oh my god and as IROH TOO!!! I can't even imagine the shock he must have felt.

[@IonizedComa]

​@@stacie1595damn rugby players would make great earthbenders when I think about it

[@ilakkiyaamudhan6131]

Ken Leung's answer on playing Zhao and evil characters was so amazing! I'm really looking forward to seeing him

[@dudea3378]

Ken was amazing! 😊

[@Devillionaire]

yeah geez, if you could only pick one, Ken's answer was THE moment of the entire video. and he was so damn good and enjoyable to watch in this show.

[@ndo533]

Daniel kim is OLDER than Paul Lee?? Thats incredible! I wanna look like Daniel when i grow up! Daniel still looks like he's in his 30s😩😩😩

[@Greatcelestialkaligo]

I would say 40s or 50s but not in a bad way, like a wise and strong 52.

[@ndo533]

@@Greatcelestialkaligo he does not look like he's in his 50s. More like late 30s to mid 40s

[@Greatcelestialkaligo]

@@ndo533 you can't tell age then, he looks 30s to 40s but I can tell he's not, I commented this before that before I knew his age and I was right I felt like he was in his 50s if you know people you get a feeling for it and I'm not old at all, so I'll only get better at it.

[@Ashley-fc7kd]

theyre only 4 years apart lol

[@ndo533]

@Greatcelestialkaligo Lmao "you can't tell age then" "if you know ppl" 🙄 please move around. Thanks

[@Laframbuesaa]

You killed this interview baby!!🥹❤️ I absolutely LOVED this interview, great questions and such beautiful answers!! I’m so excited for this show😆😆😆🙌🏽

[@theoriesbyt]

Thank you babyyy! Love and appreciate your support always!!! ❤❤❤

[@smeeegss7697]

i fucking love when an interviewer does his homework! you sir did an amazing job!!!!!!

[@yasination1573]

sameee

[@Zelchinho]

Couldnt stand to watch the show. Everyone talks like a liberal, which they probably are

[@gaius5901]

Oh wow, this is the first interview I've ever seen from Ken and let me tell you, he just made me super excited for his portrayal of Lieutenant Zhao

[@invinciblemode]

Thats admiral Zhao to you!

[@animalfinatic9366]

Me too! He had very intellectual and thoughtful answers. When you reach into the soul that's how you know it's going to be a good performance.

[@icecreamguru7584]

Everyone else was like "playing these characters is so awesome and cool and joyous!!" and Ken is like "yo I got trauma and you're gonna see it on screen" kinda sad but I'm excited to see where he takes it

[@gaius5901]

@@invinciblemode I thought it was, Zhao, the invincible!

[@FlaqkoGTA]

Commander promoted to admiral

[@mitoallard7645]

Gordon is such a positive vibe. The world need kids like him! I love this is a collab Chinese and Filipino culture, too! MOre of these shows please!

[@Devillionaire]

Ken Leung was so good as Zhao, and I'm stoked to see Ken get such a large role. He's been in the acting game forever - Sucker Free City, Rush Hour 1 - and he deserved this chance to really flex his acting muscles. Killed it!

[@korindoseng4953]

Bro he was with daniel dae kim on lost

[@piperlee4213]

Biggest compliment an interviewer can get is “you’ve done your homework” !!! Well done 🫶🏼 I love Daniel Dae Kim’s casting in the live action because he also played General Fong in the OG series (season 2 episode 1: The Avatar State) and Hiroshi Sato (Asami’s father) in The Legend of Korra 🫶🏼⬇️

[@sakurachan288]

That's crazy you got to watch all 8 episodes already! Too bad we couldn't get a longer answer from Kiawientiio. Looking forward to this show so much!

[@theoriesbyt]

Yep! Because I was doing the interview, Netflix makes it a requirement to watch the screeners first and I had 24hours to watch it. They probably thought I'd watch the first couple like most journalists, but I was obsessed and NEEDED to binge it! Also yeah a shame about Kiawientiio, but I love that big bro came in to help her though!

[@BlackKEMET_]

​@@theoriesbytgot to watch 8 episodes all at once !? I thought there only one episode at the premiere !?

[@theoriesbyt]

I wasn't at the premiere, they sent me all 8 to watch at home before the interview @@BlackKEMET_

[@stagshunter]

@@theoriesbytcan you send it to me plz 😂 lucky duck

[@animalfinatic9366]

​@@theoriesbyt It's so great you watched all of it! I can't wait to see it myself!!!

[@dresdenwarlock7978]

I'm really excited to see how Ken plays Zhao. He's such a phenomenal actor, particularly when it comes to mean or evil characters, that I know Zhao is going to cook.

[@Hiphop618]

Great interview! I agree with Paul Sun Hyung Lee, you've done your research and it shows. Much appreciated! We got some great questions.

[@theoriesbyt]

That means a lot, yeah I always try to be as prepared as possible, thanks so much for watching!

[@bradensiech]

absolutely FANTASTIC interview, your energy reflected onto them, loved watching this

[@theoriesbyt]

Thank you so much! That means a lot!

[@1stKills]

Agreed

[@TexasGal4Life]

These are kids playing such iconic roles, and they are perfect. I hope they gain success from this project, but take a break after this series for their own mental health

[@018saveme]

Didn't know Ken Leung was actually a tear bender. 😭

[@candace200]

Daniel Dae Kim man. Hasn't aged in 30 years and is an amazing actor. Completely humble in this interview. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee obviously embodies Uncle Iroh over here singing his costars praises. Love the duo and it was something I didn't expect.

[@vivianytime]

youre a great interviewer!!

[@theoriesbyt]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching!

[@mintendogaming]

this interviewer is so precious! love your enthusiam

[@potatoespoo]

Your questions were so creative. Awesome interview!

[@theoriesbyt]

Thank you so much I appreciate that!!

[@chazmereofficial4982]

netflix did really well imo with this live action, i hope most of the cast is able to stay thru the next seasons as it does take time to film, but the story aligns well, minor changes ofc but they gave it that real life aspect, book 2 definitely gonna be fire, hope they start working on it soon!

[@kSwissh007]

the casting they did is PERFECT!!! and most of them are raised in martial arts arts…omg its like they was born to be in this show!!!

[@kysa3535]

not perfect at all tho

[@kSwissh007]

@@kysa3535 it was fine!! stop being soo serious about it

[@szymanowski7]

omg Aang is so handsome with that haircut. he looks like on the book 3 already! 😍

[@ParamoreGuiful]

Katara really fits Auroras’s musica, especially ‘The River’ ‘Runaway’ and ‘The Seed’

[@veganjotaro]

4:54 😂 I love how Daniel is like: "Man! I appreciate the compliment, but I think you got your point across Paul 😳" 😅❤

[@preciousonejewel]

these kids are so naturally their characters its insane! casting knocked it out of the park

[@pawejabonka5095]

Alright, if Ian based his Sokka humour on these cemedy legends, I can sleep calmly

[@yasination1573]

yes, *cemedy* is my fav genre

[@PullipKisses]

Look at Paul 😊 I swear he embodies uncle Iroh already. I can’t wait for the show

[@Icegaze88]

Great interview. This is the sort of platform that makes a wider audience get to know about your channel. Had never heard of you, but now I will start following your work more closely.

[@JayAri]

Fantastic interview! Great questions! Watching these guys act out my favorite show has been such a joy 🥹

[@theoriesbyt]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@idkanameimnotthatcreative7456]

This is a solid interview. Hope you get big, cause you seem awesome!

[@theoriesbyt]

Thanks very much what a great compliment! I appreciate it!!

[@idkanameimnotthatcreative7456]

@@theoriesbyt no problem 😄

[@DrDuke]

Very great interviews, loved the energy and could tell the cast could feel it.

[@jake-ep9wq]

Ken Leung's incredible. His acting in the Sopranos and Industry is up there with the best!

[@yungjod8906]

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee gives off huge david cross vibes its so wild lol.. loved this

[@valeriestormborn]

Awesome interview and great questions! Love how it was revealed to Paul how he received the callback to possibly play Iroh. Ken's answer to Zhao makes me very interested in seeing his character on screen. He's is a talented actor

[@DJDJDJ22]

Kiawentiio is so beautiful, I’m in love ❤️❤️⚡️

[@IndieAnnieJones1]

You did a fantastic job with the interview. I was very impressed that you really chose unique questions that really made them think and yet really enjoy the whole interview process with you. Thank you for creating this😊

[@dresdenwarlock7978]

Seen a lot of interviews but this is so far my absolute favorite. First time here, well done! Great questions!

[@Nerv3D]

Im a 3d artist freelancer and I absolutely love the show when i was a kid, and now am fascinated by the live action adaption with all the AMAZING and CRAZY 3d work that went into this. I am rewatching the whole season on weekend, i am in love with this series. NETFLIX LETS DO S2 and S3!!!!

[@pulpminer6865]

ken leung is lowkey underrated casting I feel like he's gonna steal the show with this character. Jason Isaacs killed it in the voice but just re watched rush hour and almost forgot how great he is loved him in Old too so that man was also some great casting.

[@larakolya7774]

Thank you for such an amazing interview with such fun, thoughtful questions!! Was such a pleasure to watch. Excited to be able to binge the series myself!!

[@icecreamguru7584]

Really great interview with well thought out and specific questions for each person. Great job!

[@the1jessebrown]

Dam I thought commander xao was looking rude and mean but when he spoke I realize he’s genuinely thinking about his answers and wanting to be as authentic as possible

[@user-xo2sm2vd1z]

True.. he took the question ssserriooouussslyyyy

[@elgadricchartoen4369]

Wow, I've watched it already, and it's amazing! Fantastic live-action adaptation! I can't wait for the next season! It's action, drama, fantasy, and comedy-all in one! Amazing cinematography, amazing special effects, those animals, spirit animals just amazing, and their powers, the visuals look great and the backgrounds look fantastic! They're all amazing! Gordon is a brilliant actor for his young age, and he is so cute; he has a million-dollar smile too. Dallas is a versatile actor, he's amazing actor. Kiawentiio and Ian are amazing too. Paul, and Daniel are very good too. All the cast members are really doing a great job.

[@iandokarasi]

Xiao's interview just went from 0-100 mahn.Dint expect that.great interview Tyrell!!

[@maidenwilson6363]

When I was first watching the series and I saw Daniel Dae Kim as Ozai I was like “hm..I swear I’ve seen him before!” And then I watched raya the last dragon and I was like “I knew I knew that guy! He’s the same actor as chief Beja” and so I did a little research and he’s in the divergent series as zach Chang I think? Anyways, it was awesome finding this out. I’m so glad they picked Daniel Dae Kim as Ozai because they just like so much alike!! The animated version and Daniel!

[@zachmchugh]

Absolutely incredible performance all around! Everything about this series was over the top especially the newcomers who just blew me away with a performance unmatched from emotional control to martial art performance. 10/10

[@PatriaPrimum]

Omg absolutely loved the interview. I’m pumped for this live action series, since I grew up with the original show.

[@isabelle1739]

You're an AMAZING interviewer!!! Doing your research really shows and you asked thought provoking questions or questions that let us get to know the cast. I'm into kpop and it's so painful how many interviewers do 0 research before hand.... such as asking a Canadian-Korean how they speak such Good English, or butchering names like they've never actually heard it spoken. I also hate interviewers who ask silly things like "how long did it take you to do your makeup today?" . Thank you for being a REAL professional and giving these kids a chance to really show themselves

[@og_killa2482]

The cast did such a great job Loved the Live action can't wait for book 2.

[@isaac-77]

This was lovely. It was literally like seeing friends talk rather than just any plain old interview

[@Lord_Dillinger]

Great interview!!!! Like it you dont ask the same ole questions! I also binged it as soon as it was available!

[@robertolopez1352]

I wouldn't of thought I would've enjoyed an interview like this. Good job & thank you!

[@DanDan-fu6sd]

I sat with my kids watching the original show upon 1st airing. I was just as excited as my kids to watch every episode. The kids are all gown up and out of the house now. I just binge watched the new Netflix show. I LOVED IT! All those feelings came rushing back. These guys are simply awesome in their rolls. Just wish to have seen more Appa. Great interview! Also, jokingly, I'm shocked to see Mr. Paul Lee looking so "ordinary/pedestrian/neighborly/etc." Ha. I think we could be friends.

[@shaunmacgabhann]

The Katara question 💀 talk about the hard work she put into the show not a Spotify playlist!

[@luvkki]

fr 😅

[@justurboi3806]

yeah that one was definitely a miss for sure lol, but the other questions were good

[@AdrianOutdoorAdventures]

oh my god Ken Leung's answer is so deep.

[@user-cy2mp7pl5k]

Honestly I had to fast forward through all his responses. A time and a place for things - you know? Not trying to be rude to him. It was just a bit too serious for me on this interview that is celebrating the show!

[@theretardedhorse7897]

This was a really nice interview. I can't say that often but I could actually feel the joy you and the cast had during this talk, great work!

[@modhd]

Excellent interview! Looking forward to the series

[@theoriesbyt]

Thank you so much!

[@theoriesbyt]

Who is your favourite Avatar character from the original series? Toph & Iroh for me!!

[@Xenogaby]

zuko. He's very relatable and enjoyable to watch.

[@sjsbmksps]

Oh, god, every single character, they make our lives richer

[@theoriesbyt]

Absolutely agree! He's written so well!@@Xenogaby

[@theoriesbyt]

They are truly the best!! @@sjsbmksps

[@_eternxl_]

top five would be zuko, iroh, toph, azula and cabbage guy 😂😂😂

[@brentwells6802]

I’m so hooked man, they did so good with this series and I can’t wait for the other episodes!!

[@RealMilester1]

Ken Leung is so chill, can't imagine him playing Zhao but lets see.

[@animalfinatic9366]

I love them ❤❤❤ thanks for the interview. Great watch

[@samlovecharlie]

What an awesome interview! I can tell you prepared so much to get this right and it reflects on the unique questions. Keep up the great work, man!

[@Greatcelestialkaligo]

Loved the enegry you gave in this interview and great audio too.

[@austinvelez9387]

Love it, can’t wait for more!

[@theoriesbyt]

Thanks for watching!!

[@nathanheld6178]

Great interview it’s rare to see such a well thought out interview especially when it comes to your background knowledge on the actors props to you bro

[@ArchieBC]

Okay… I’m starting to geek out!

[@WaffleCone927]

Thnx for sharing. This cast is outstanding!

[@MadeInHollandThomas]

You are such a great interviewer! One of the best interviews I have seen in a while, thanks a lot

[@360vroomers]

Excellent and interesting questions! Great interview!

[@xanogrande1224]

Oh wow this is such a fun-packed interview! Your questions were so interesting and on point

[@bluebell560]

Your excitement here is so infectious, you can tell the cast could feel it too. I love when interviewers have passion for the material and really do their homework. Great work, man. You definitely made those 5 minutes count with all of them.

[@HaruRanchi]

Definetly enjoyed the interview and live action movie was amazing loved it very much.

[@sandialdrich1308]

Everyone did a fantastic job on this program. Thank you for being a part of it. It’s fantastic. ❤

[@jelapeto]

Such a creative and fun interview! Good job dude!

[@theoriesbyt]

Thanks very much!!!!

[@alexandervue9464]

You KILLED this interview bro!

[@user-wk5bk1we8c]

this show was dope

[@quintonkuhn]

Wow! This interview was well conducted. I could tell you have done your research! Keep up the great work!

[@animalfinatic9366]

I'm looking forward to seeing Ken Leung's performance as General Zhao!

[@XiledTheGreat]

Great Interview and Unique questions!!

[@user-xo2sm2vd1z]

Those question were good bro! Amazing interview

[@TheMyTmatt]

I remember when the original came out and I was in PA at my aunts and me my 2 bros and lil sis watched and we fell in love immediately! Iv been waiting on this live action for a Looong time!😌😄

[@theretardedhorse7897]

I can't state enough how freaking legendary Daniel Dae Kim is as Ozai. Perfect casting and the actor absolutely nailed it imo

[@dju164]

Dude, great to watch this interview with these awesome actresses and actors! So many awesome people, they're so interesting, and the asian representation really touchs my heart for real

[@theoriesbyt]

That is very kind of you thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@VidDuality]

I love that they are both such diehard fans AND also their characters! They are going to crush it. ❤ Great interviews!!

[@tofitiedemann5184]

Starting it tomorrow. Pretty hyped

[@chinwejon-nwakalo2937]

Great interview! I loved the questions

[@boombam5214]

Great interview! Great questions!

[@tobeblessed89]

love the music in the background

[@bobbybounce3830]

Y’all are great we need more episodes don’t be afraid to tell the story in full detail! ☯️❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@melanatedcutie748]

Hello, new subbie here!🤗 I freaking loved this interview I wish you all had more time but like you expressed in the video it’s much more challenging interviewing a group instead of 1-2 people. However, you made it look easy & did a marvelous job. Lastly, how freaking AWESOME!!! That you already got to see the ENTIRE season before the rest of the world has lolol. Based on your responses during the interview I feel like we (the audience) have 0 to worry about. I’m too excited for the 22nd to get here so I can also binge watch it.

[@duhthunderfox]

Just finished it earlier. Honesty loved it 🔥🔥

[@starfart69]

I like Zhao's response the most.

[@sheepnishly]

this is the best interview I’ve seen with the cast so far. super great questions ahhhhh!!!

[@yasination1573]

brooooo u did ur researchhhhhh you did greatt!!

[@sreid4313]

Nice interview man! You gonna be big 💪That show was insanely good!

[@deanel6125]

Great interview!!

[@zerocool7141]

what a banger of an interview