“We’re thrilled to start production on this incredible project, and we’re especially excited to work with the technology-benders at PXO to create the wondrous world of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ using the most advanced techniques available to filmmakers anywhere in the world,” said series writer, executive producer, and showrunner Albert Kim.Īlong with Kim, Rideback’s Dan Lin and Lindsey Liberatore executive produce along with Michael Goi.
It is the same type of technology used to make shows like Netflix’s “The Midnight Sky” and, perhaps most famously, Disney’s “The Mandalorian.” Variety recently revealed a similar virtual stage is in use on the Hulu series “How I Met Your Father.” The 23,000 square foot stage is 84 feet across and 28 feet high with over 3,000 LED panels. In addition, Netflix announced that production on the series would take place using a new virtual production volume designed and operated by Pixomondo (PXO) Virtual Production. The trio joins previously announced cast members Gordon Cormier(Aang), Kiawentiio (Katara), Ian Ousley (Sokka), Dallas Liu (Zuko), and Daniel Dae Kim (Fire Lord Ozai). Netflix's Expanded Viewing Data Move Is Mainly a Flex Joe Henderson, Georgia Lee, Matt Owens Sign Netflix First Look Deal via Magic Quill Productions Nik Summerer on Lessons Learned Working With New Volume Technology on Netflix Show '1899'
And Ken Leung (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “Industry”) will play Commander Zhao, a scheming and ambitious Fire Nation military officer who’s eager to leverage an unexpected encounter with a desperate Prince Zuko to advance his personal goals. Lim Kay Siu (“Anna and The King,” “Nightwatch”) will play Gyatso, a kind and caring Air Nomad monk who is the guardian, father figure and best friend to Aang. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (“Kim’s Convenience,” “The Mandalorian”) will play Uncle Iroh, a retired Fire Nation general and the wise and nurturing mentor to his hot-headed nephew, Prince Zuko. The “ Avatar: The Last Airbender” live-action series at Netflix has cast three key roles, with production on the series now underway.