‘The Last Airbender’ actor confessed that he attended the casting thinking it was for the “Avatar” movie – Publinews – 2024-02-28 13:57:42

Ken Leung, known for his role in “The Last Airbender,” revealed a funny anecdote about his audition for the live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”

During the audition process, Leung mistakenly thought he was auditioning for the “Avatar” movie directed by James Cameron.

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Netflix kept the auditions for the adaptation a secret, even going so far as to create fake scenes in a bank to avoid leaks. These security measures caused confusion among the actors who auditioned, including Ken Leung.

Due to his lack of familiarity with the original Nickelodeon animated series, Ken Leung mistakenly interpreted that he was auditioning for James Cameron’s “Avatar” movie. This misunderstanding caused a comical situation for the actor during the audition process.

According to Variety, Ken Leung shared his experience in a humorous way, explaining how he realized he was auditioning for the Netflix series instead of James Cameron’s film.

In other words, this hidden casting confused many, even those who already have the role today. This has also aroused the curiosity of fans on social networks, who wonder if someone who does not know the animated series is ”worthy” of interpreting this film.

With the series premiering on Netflix, fans are excited to see the final result of the secret auditions. The adaptation and casting have generated a mixed receptivity.

However, the success of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” will depend on the reception of fans, who were accustomed to a very well-written script from the animated series.