Coming to Netflix on February 22 is the re-emergence of the Four Elements with the live-action adaptation ofAvatar: The Last Airbender. The adaptation of the wildly popular Nickelodeon series is less than a month away from release, and for those who are familiar with the original animated series – we know everything changes when the Fire Nation launches its assault. However, standing in the way of this warmongering juggernaut is the chosen one,Avatar Aang (Gordon Cormier) and his friends who seek to guide the world towards a peaceful era. While other promotional materials have showcased various characters ready to do battle,a new teaser for has just unveiled the first official look at the live-action Monk Gyatso(Lim Kay Sui),Aang’s father figure and mentor.
Regarded by Aang as the greatest airbender in the world of his time,Gyatso was born in the Southern Air Temple and was one of the key figures responsible for shaping Aang’s bending and his clarity of purpose as the Avatar. Aang and Gyatso’s relationship existed just before the start of the One-Hundred Year War – andAang getting frozen in ice. That father-son relationship is perfectly captured in the new teaser. While Aang might not have asked for it, it’s time for the Avatar to step into his destiny.
The opening premise for the series will see Aang emerging from his icy sleep to team up with pals Katara (Kiawentiio) and Sokka (Ian Ousley) against the ever-growing threat of the Fire Nation. Aang’s disappearance before Fire Lord Sozin’s assault on the Air Temples had only allowed forthe nation of fire-wielding warriors to get stronger. Having returned, the young Air nomad will have tomaster the other elementsbefore taking the fight to leading figures of the Fire Nation.
The Formidable Threat of the Fire Nation in ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’
Aang’s battle against the Fire Nation was a complicated fight. The Avatar had to contend with a nation that had built up its war machinery over the past 100 years, and were simply waiting for the arrival of Sozin’s Comet to launch the final assault and claim victory.While Sozin’s Comet won’t take center stage just yet, the Fire Nation has more than enough in its arsenal to help flex their muscles. The head of this flaming dragon is the all-powerful Fire LordOzai (Daniel Dae Kim), who is intent on conquering every nation and declaring himself the Phoenix King. Next in command is General Zhao (Ken Leung), a skilled bender and the commander of Ozai’s forces in the field, his threat is only surpassed by that posed by Ozai’s offsprings, Prince Zuko (Dallas Liu)and Princess Azula (Elizabeth Yu).
Avatar: The Last AirbenderSeason 1arrives on Netflix on February 22. In the meantime, check outour full guide herefor everything you need to know going into the live-action adaptation and watch the new teaser below:
Avatar: The Last Airbender
A young boy known as the Avatar must master the four elemental powers to save the world and fight against an enemy bent on stopping him.
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