FIRST LOOK: Mind-Blowing Avatar: Last Airbender Images Unveiled - Netflix's Electrifying Aang, Katara, Sokka & Zuko

Netflix has unveiled the highly-anticipated teaser and first images for its live-action adaptation of the beloved animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender. The series, which was announced in September 2018, marks the second attempt at bringing the captivating world of Avatar to life, following M. Night Shyamalan's film adaptation in 2010. At TUDUM, fans were treated to a glimpse of the iconic characters Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Zuko in their live-action forms.

The trailer showcases the elements of water, earth, fire, and air in the same sequence as their introduction in the animated series. Additionally, it unveils that Avatar: The Last Airbender is set to be released in 2024, building anticipation for its arrival next year.

What To Expect From The Live-Action Last Airbender Series

Avatar: The Last Airbender will be returning in the form of eight hour-long episodes, retelling the entire story from the very beginning. While it is unclear how much of the original series will be included in the adaptation, it is expected that Avatar: The Last Airbender season 1 will cover the events of "Book One: Water" from the animated show. This assumption is supported by the casting of Amber Midthunder as Princess Yue, a character who only appears towards the end of Book One.

The live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender for Netflix, helmed by producer Albert Kim, is set to feature a stellar cast. Gordon Cormier will portray Aang, Kiawentiio will take on the role of Katara, Ian Ousley will be Sokka, Dallas Liu will play Zuko, and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee will portray Iroh. Additionally, Daniel Dae Kim has been cast as Fire Lord Ozai, Ken Leung as Commander Zhao, and Elizabeth Yu as Princess Azula. With such a strong lineup of actors and the promise of staying true to the original show, fans can look forward to a faithful adaptation with this upcoming series.

Source: Netflix