The first season ofAvatar: The Last Airbenderturned out to be a massive success forNetflix, but changes bigger than the Fire Nation’s attack are happening behind-the-scenes in the live-action adaptation. According toVariety,Albert Kimwill be stepping down from his role as showrunner of the series, withChristine BoylanandJabbar Raisaninow leading the project as executive producers. According to the report, Kim will remain as an executive producer forAvatar: The Last Airbenderas the show moves forward, and the change happened due to him looking to develop new projects over atDisney. As part of the deal, Kim will work as an executive producer in the second season ofPercy Jackson and the Olympians.
The first season ofAvatar: The Last Airbenderfollowed Aang (Gordon Cormier) after he woke up in a time period that wasn’t his own. With the help of Katara (Kiawentiio) and Sokka (Ian Ousley), the Avatar made his way across the world as he prepares to face the might of the Fire Nation and their leader, Lord Ozai (Daniel Dae Kim). Based on the successful Nickelodeon series of the same name,Avatar: The Last Airbenderfollows a young boy as he gradually becomes humanity’s last hope.
When the adaptation was first announced, there might’ve been cause for concern regarding how Netflix would bring Aang and his friends from animation into live-action. But after the success ofOne Piece, it was clear thatAvatar: The Last Airbenderwas in good hands. After the viewership numbers the adaptation saw upon release, Netflix decided to fully commit to Aang’s journey, renewing the show fortwo more seasons. With the remaining episodes of the story confirmed, viewers can rest assured knowing that they’ll follow the Avatar until the end of his mission, where he’s supposed to take down Lord Ozai once and for all.
The New Leaders of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’
Before being selected to leadAvatar: The Last Airbenderafter Albert Kim’s departure, both Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani worked onthe first season of the series. Boylan was a co-executive producer on the project, while Raisani worked as an executive producer, director, and special effects supervisor. Since the series is staying in the hands of two people who made its debut a success, there’s no denying that Netflix is prepared to join Aang, Katara and Sokka on the rest of their journey. Hopefully, Zuko (Dallas Liu) won’t be much of a threat onceAvatar: The Last Airbenderreturns to Netflix in the near future.
The first season ofAvatar: The Last Airbenderis available for streaming on Netflix.
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.
