“We’re thrilled for the opportunity to helm this live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Not just in a cartoon, but in a world that truly exists, very similar to the one we live in.”īefore their departure from the project, here’s what Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko had to say about casting the series: This was a chance to showcase Asian and Indigenous characters as living, breathing people. Authenticity is what keeps us going, both in front of the camera and behind it a live-action version would establish a new benchmark in representation and bring in a whole new generation of fans. But throughout this process, our byword has been “authenticity.” To the story. “We’ll be expanding and growing the world, and there will be surprises for existing fans and those new to the tale. Pictured: Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio Tarbell, Ian Ousley, Dallas LiuĪlongside the cast announcements, Albert Kim had the following to say: Given the show has long since wrapped, we’re guessing either Q1 or Q2.

When is the release date for Avatar: The Last Airbender?Īt Netflix TUDUM 2023 in Brazil, we were given a first look at the logos for each nation, plus the reveal that the show will be coming in 2024. The show will debut in 2024, as revealed at Netflix TUDUM Brazil in June 2023.The original creators of the Nickelodeon series are not involved in the production.It’s one of Netflix’s most expensive shows reportedly costing $15 million per episode for a total of $120 million for season 1 alone.The series uses groundbreaking new LED technology while filming that’s gained it a Guinness World Record.

The Writers for each episode have been revealed.

10 hour-long episodes were expected, but it’s been reported that it’ll be 8.

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The series spawned an equally popular spin-off in 2012 known as The Legend of Korra (both of which are streaming on Netflix in most regions around the world but are expected to leave eventually). Featured Videos - Article Continues Below.Ĭo-created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, the animated series was one of the most popular cartoons of the mid-2000s.

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