Rising from the Ashes: Netflix's 'Avatar The Last Airbender' Live-Action Series

Albert Kim takes on the epic journey of bringing 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' to life in live-action

Albert Kim's first words on the project: ‘Hell yeah!’ Then, ‘Do I really want to do this?’

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Original creators Konietzko and DiMartino part ways with Netflix, leaving fans apprehensive.

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Albert Kim steps up, embracing the daunting task of reimagining this beloved world

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The live-action adaptation celebrates Asian culture, featuring an all Asian and Indigenous cast.

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More than 15 years later, 'Avatar' returns to captivate a new generation of fans.

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Gordon Cormier as Aang, Kiawentiio as Katara, and Ian Ousley as Sokka.

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The series to remix original storylines for a serialized drama format.

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Albert Kim aims to stay true to the original's spirit while crafting a new, sweeping epic.

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