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MEET THE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM OF NETFLIX'S AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER
GORDON CORMIER, KIAWENTIIO, IAN OUSLEY, AND DALLAS LIU TEAM UP FOR THE LIVE-ACTION SERIES
ALBERT KIM TO SERVE AS SHOWRUNNER & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER WITH EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS DAN LIN, LINDSEY LIBERATORE, MICHAEL GOI AND CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ROSEANNE LIANG
OVERVIEW OF CASTING NEWS
· GORDON CORMIER (he/him) is AANG (12), a fearless and fun-loving twelve-year-old who just happens to be the Avatar, master of all four elements and the keeper of balance and peace in the world. An airbending prodigy, Aang is a reluctant hero, struggling to deal with the burden of his duties while still holding on to his adventurous and playful nature.
· KIAWENTIIO (she/her) is KATARA (14), a determined and hopeful waterbender, the last in her small village. Though only fourteen, she's already endured great personal tragedy, which has held her back from rising to her true potential, though it's never dimmed her warm and caring spirit.
· IAN OUSLEY (he/him) is SOKKA (16), Katara's sardonic and resourceful 16-year-old brother. Outwardly confident, even brash, he takes his responsibility as the leader of his tribe seriously, despite his inner doubts over his warrior skills... doubts that he masks with his wit and deadpan sense of humor.
· DALLAS LIU (he/him) is ZUKO (17), a skilled firebender and the intense and guarded Crown Prince of the Fire Nation. Currently roaming the world in exile, he's on an obsessive quest to capture the Avatar because he believes that is the only way to reclaim his life and live up to the demands of his cruel and controlling father, the Fire Lord.
· Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, and Dallas Liu join as series regulars.
ABOUT AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER
· Showrunner / Executive Producer / Writer: Albert Kim (Sleepy Hollow, Nikita)
· Executive Producers: Dan Lin (The Lego Movie, Aladdin) and Lindsey Liberatore (Walker) for Rideback and Michael Goi (Swamp Thing, American Horror Story)
· Co-Executive Producer: Roseanne Liang
· Directors: Michael Goi, Roseanne Liang and Jabbar Raisani
· The series will be an authentic adaptation of the award-winning and beloved Nickelodeon animated series AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER reimagined as a live-action adventure
GORDON CORMIER, KIAWENTIIO, IAN OUSLEY, AND DALLAS LIU TEAM UP FOR THE LIVE-ACTION SERIES
ALBERT KIM TO SERVE AS SHOWRUNNER & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER WITH EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS DAN LIN, LINDSEY LIBERATORE, MICHAEL GOI AND CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ROSEANNE LIANG
OVERVIEW OF CASTING NEWS
· GORDON CORMIER (he/him) is AANG (12), a fearless and fun-loving twelve-year-old who just happens to be the Avatar, master of all four elements and the keeper of balance and peace in the world. An airbending prodigy, Aang is a reluctant hero, struggling to deal with the burden of his duties while still holding on to his adventurous and playful nature.
· KIAWENTIIO (she/her) is KATARA (14), a determined and hopeful waterbender, the last in her small village. Though only fourteen, she's already endured great personal tragedy, which has held her back from rising to her true potential, though it's never dimmed her warm and caring spirit.
· IAN OUSLEY (he/him) is SOKKA (16), Katara's sardonic and resourceful 16-year-old brother. Outwardly confident, even brash, he takes his responsibility as the leader of his tribe seriously, despite his inner doubts over his warrior skills... doubts that he masks with his wit and deadpan sense of humor.
· DALLAS LIU (he/him) is ZUKO (17), a skilled firebender and the intense and guarded Crown Prince of the Fire Nation. Currently roaming the world in exile, he's on an obsessive quest to capture the Avatar because he believes that is the only way to reclaim his life and live up to the demands of his cruel and controlling father, the Fire Lord.
· Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, and Dallas Liu join as series regulars.
ABOUT AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER
· Showrunner / Executive Producer / Writer: Albert Kim (Sleepy Hollow, Nikita)
· Executive Producers: Dan Lin (The Lego Movie, Aladdin) and Lindsey Liberatore (Walker) for Rideback and Michael Goi (Swamp Thing, American Horror Story)
· Co-Executive Producer: Roseanne Liang
· Directors: Michael Goi, Roseanne Liang and Jabbar Raisani
· The series will be an authentic adaptation of the award-winning and beloved Nickelodeon animated series AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER reimagined as a live-action adventure
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