Avatar: The Last Airbender – We Finally Know How Much Was the Main Cast Reportedly Paid Per Episode as Reviews Blast it to Smithereens
The live-action of Avatar: The Last Airbender finally arrived two decades after the animated series became a fan-favorite show. Released in February, fans took no time to share mixed responses and compared the Netflix series with the original 2005 animated show.
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender season 1 ended with eight episodes, leaving many viewers craving the next season while others didn’t stop criticizing it. The cast of this live-action includes talented young actors whose salaries have reportedly been disclosed.
The leading characters of the Gaang include Aang, Sokka, Katara, Zuko, and other prominent figures. Gordon Cormier, who plays Aang, the Last Airbender reportedly got the highest salary among the leading cast members.
How Much Did The Main Cast of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Earned?
The live-action of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is generating mixed reviews from fans, where many hardcore fans are highly disappointed with the show, and others are enjoying the thrill. The original animated series debuted in 2005 on Nickelodeon and ran for three seasons till 2008. The series featured a world where many people are born with special abilities to control the four elements: water, fire, air, and earth known as bending.
However, in each generation, only one person can control all four elements to maintain balance in the world, known as Avatar. The story then focuses on the main character Aang who was frozen for years until Katara and her brother Sokka from the Southern Water Tribe discovered him. This way the series continues with the adventure of bending, showcasing martial arts, engaging fights, and compelling visuals.
The live-action cast members include Gordon Cormier as the titular 12-year-old Avatar and Last Airbender who was reportedly paid $45K per episode, followed by Kiawentiio who is claimed to be receiving a sum of $35K per episode, actor Ian Ousley who plays Sokka received $25K per episode, similar to the reported salary of Dallas Liu who portrays Zuko. Other prominent characters played by Daniel Dae Kim, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, and Ken Leung in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender received a salary of $20K per episode each. The last reported salary is of actress Maria Zhang who plays Suki and received $15K per episode.
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Why Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Failed in The Eyes of Many Fans
Despite having a perfect leading cast and high-quality visuals, many fans failed to enjoy the live-action compared to the original series. The anticipation for the newly released season has been high since 2018, and it took years to hit the streamer. Finally, when the series is out, it’s compared with the 2005 animated series which earned Avatar: The Last Airbender a strong fanbase.
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Is the Netflix remake as good as the original Avatar the Last Airbender series? No, Not even close. That said, it is still pretty great for what it is: a live action retelling that isn't mean to be the exact same as the animated series. Enjoy it for it is, don't hate on it. pic.twitter.com/uBRf2p2F0h
— K.T. Martin (@KTMartin25) February 23, 2024
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is undeniably charming, but according to many, it lacks depth and feels like the makers have rushed the narrative and concluded it with just eight episodes. The use of CGI is also being criticized by fans as they could point out some flaws in the series.
why did they CGI the actor so much on such an emotional scene?? even the closeups of his facee this is insaneeee this looks so- actually just watch it.
Avatar the last airbender “live-action” or whatever everyone: pic.twitter.com/86xgBoO7mQ
— R e g n u m (@RegnumArk) February 23, 2024
Even though Cormier plays the titular role, viewers seem to have enjoyed the performances of other characters like Zuko, Suki, Lord Ozai, and June. Similar to the original series, the live-action also featured the uncertain fate of Jet, which remains a mystery even after decades have passed.
Watch Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix.
