The cast includes Amber Midthunder (Prey), Danny Pudi (Mythic Quest), and George Takei (Resident Alien), among others, has bolstered Netflix’s live-action version of the cartoon series Avatar: The Last Airbender. The breakthrough star of the Predator prequel, Prey, is very excited about the forthcoming adaptation of the award-winning Nickelodeon animation series, even if reviewers and audiences were not very kind to M. Night Shyamalan’s film version of the fantasy series.
After the success of the Predator prequel (now streaming on Hulu and Disney+), Midthunder has moved on to a new project, telling Empire that she is “geeking out” over her role in the upcoming live-action version of Avatar: The Last Airbender. I was a huge Avatar fan when I was a youngster. I recently watched it again, and Princess Yue continues to be one of my favourite TV characters. Yes, I’m quite ecstatic. This animated series tells the tale of the ruthless Fire Nation and its quest for global conquest. The only bender with the might to stop them has vanished, though. Although benders are able to exert influence over and shape the elements of their homeland, only the Avatar can command all four.
The long-lost Avatar, however, is found frozen in ice after being absent for a century. After finding Aang, Katara and Sokka decide to join forces with him to defeat the Fire Nation and preserve the world. The Water Tribe, Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation, and Air Nomads are the four nations that make up the world of the animated series. Yue, the mysterious and alluring princess of the Northern Water Tribe, will be played by Midthunder in the film’s live-action version. Midthunder can’t help but think back on the “emotional experience” she had during the pre-screening of Prey, despite her excitement about working on the Avatar: The Last Airbender adaptation. The actress also shared with Empire that this experience taught her the value of having one’s voice heard. I can’t even describe how powerful it felt to watch it there. Being among my own people, or other native people, and witnessing what this means to the people it symbolises, has been a very moving experience.
She said, “I am really happy, to say the least, with the reception we’ve had from so many various kinds of individuals, [including] indigenous tribes.” It’s no surprise that Midthunder is eager to contribute to the live-action version of Avatar: The Last Airbender, given that diversity and representation will play important roles in the film. As of right now, we have no more information on the impending adaptation.