Netflix offers a first look at its take on AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER, coming in 2024

Netflix have offered the first look at its upcoming live-action take on the classic Nickelodeon animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Gordon Cormier plays Aang, a young member of the Air Nomads who discovered he was the reincarnation of the Avatar, a powerful "bender" or manipulator of the four elements. The Avatar is the only person who can wield all four of the elements. Frozen in ice for a century, Aang's return coincides with the machinations of the evil Fire Lord (Daniel Dae Kim), who sets out to conquer the world with his armies.

Kiawentiio plays Katara, a young member of the Southern Water Tribe and a skilled waterbender and healer.

Ian Osuley plays Sokka, Katara's older brother. He lacks any bending powers but aspires to be a great and skilled warrior. His sense of humour and constant quipping leads to him being underestimated by opponents.

Dallas Liu plays Prince Zuko, the young son of the Fire Lord. His father was unimpressed with his timidity as a youth and has sent him out into the world to learn military skills and discipline. Zuko realises that capturing the Avatar and bringing him to his father would allow him to regain his honour, and sets about that task with zeal. Zuko is given guidance and advice by his tea-loving uncle, Iroh (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee).

The show also stars Ken Leung as Commander Zhao, Maria Zhang as Suki, Elizabeth Yu as Princess Azula, Lim Kay Siu as Gyatso, Amber Midthunder as Princess Yue, Yvonne Chapman as Avatar Kyoshi, C.S. Lee as Avatar Roku, Danny Pudi as The Mechanist, Utkarsh Ambudkar as King Bumi, James Sie as the Cabbage Merchant, Momona Tamada as Ty Lee, Thalia Tran as Mai, Meegwun Fairbrother as Avatar Kuruk, Sebastian Amoruso as Jet, Hiro Kanagawa as Fire Lord Sozin and George Takei as Koh the Face Stealer.

Netflix also released a short clip, although it wasn't very informative:

The show filmed from November 2021 to June 2022. Netflix has indicated that the show will not air until early 2024, a significant delay that raises questions about how long it will take to air further seasons, given the young ages of the primary castmembers.

Meanwhile, the original creators are working with Nickelodeon on new Avatar: The Last Airbender material, with an animated sequel movie to the original TV series due for release in 2025 and several additional projects in development.