Avatar: The Last Airbenderstar Daniel Dae Kim shines a light on the status of the next two seasons of the Netflix adaptation, revealing how things will differ from season 1. The fantasy series adapts the beloved Nickelodeon animated series into live-action, following the powerful Avatar as he learns to master the four elements and brings peace to the world. Part of theAvatar: The Last Airbendercast, Kim plays Fire Lord Ozai, the leader of the Fire Nation who launches a campaign to conquer the other three nations.
AsScreenRantcaught up with Kim during the NYU Tisch Gala red carpet event, the actor teases howAvatar: The Last Airbenderseasons 2 and 3 are a whole new experience when compared to the production of the 2024 season. According to Kim, the production has seen the cast and crewstep out of the studio with more location shoots, as the show’s development becamegrander across season 2 and the soon-to-be-filmed season 3. Check out Dae Kim’s explanation below:
ScreenRant: Does season 2 feel bigger than season 1?
Daniel Dae Kim: It does. It’s very different. We’re on location a lot more, and season 3, which we’re about to start, is even bigger than season 2.
What Kim’s Response Means For Future Seasons Of Avatar: The Last Airbender
Ozai’s Plans Will Push Him To Have A More Hands-on Approach
While the response forAvatar: The Last Airbenderseason 1 was mixed upon release, the series did provide the streaming service with satisfying viewing figures that guaranteed thata full adaptation of the entire animated series would be produced. The viewing figures for season 1 saw the series immediately reach number 1 on the streamer in the originals categories and overall Top 10 during the first week of release. As such, it is clear that a grander scope shows that Netflix is confident in the series' success.
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Furthermore, Kim’s increased presence in the production of seasons 2 and 3 does affirm the greater role Ozai will have as the show progresses. While Ozai was seen within the Fire Nation through glimpses into Zuko’s (Dallas Liu) past and looks at the power behind the throne, the Fire Nation’s response to the Avatar and the return of Sozin’s comet will see the Fire Lord become a more active player in the series, be it through his influence on his children or his plots to dominate the globe. However, Netflix series-original scenes could give Ozai an expanded role.
Our Thoughts On Kim’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Future Season Teases
The Netflix Series Has Already Expanded The Scope Of The Original Series' Narrative
When audiences return to the world ofAvatar: The Last Airbenderin season 2,several new storylines will be introduced. Alongside the Gaang’s journey to master the elements with new mentors and allies, Zuko will be sent on a perspective-shifting journey as his more villainous sibling Azula (Elizabeth Yu) sets out to restore honor to her family. As such, many newcomers to the franchise may be keen to see just how the series will expand its scope, while longtime fans may wonder if a bigger season could offer new scenarios.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender follows a young boy, the Avatar, who embarks on a quest to master the four elemental powers. Tasked with saving a world engulfed in war, he must confront a relentless adversary determined to thwart his mission.
