Key Takeaways:
– Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino, original creators of Avatar: The Last Airbender, shared their struggle with the live-action franchise.
– Originally intended as support for the film production, they had little influence and eventually left.
– Despite dissatisfaction with the live-action film, they are open to working with Netflix on their version of the show.
– Avatar Studios, hosted by Paramount, is set to expand the world of Avatar in 2025 through animated content.
– Dave Bautista has been cast as the antagonist in an upcoming trilogy of films.
The Unseen Struggles Behind Avatar: The Last Airbender
Fans worldwide love Avatar: The Last Airbender, but few know about the struggles behind the scenes. Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino, the original creators of the show, recently sat down with Nerdist to shed light on this issue. The duo was originally meant to support the production process of the live-action film. However, they ended up having very little effect on how the production progressed, leading them to quit.
Konietzko said, “Before anyone was attached, we didn't want the live-action conversion. If it was going to be done, we wanted to do it ourselves, but they wouldn't let us.” Despite their departure from the film production, they maintained their willingness to collaborate with Netflix on their rendition of The Last Airbender.
A New Start with Avatar Studios
Feeling hopeful to expand the Avatar universe with quality storytelling, the duo joined Avatar Studios at Paramount. Although they've left Netflix's version of the show, the duo is now working hard to create an immersive animated Avatar universe. The idea is to make the Avatar franchise as popular as other giants like the Wizarding World and Star Wars.
Expanding the Avatar Universe in 2025
Avatar Studios is set to launch its first theatrical film of a three-part series in 2025. Dave Bautista, famed for his role as Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy, has been cast as the antagonist. According to many rumors, a brand new Avatar show, introducing the new Avatar following Korra, will also appear in 2025.
Making the Avatar IP as big as Star Wars is no small feat, but the creators are confident. With the Avatar cycle and other narrative devices, there will always be fresh stories in the Avatar universe.
2025: A Make-or-Break Year for Paramount's Avatar
Since The Legend of Korra ended in 2014, the Avatar IP has been dormant. However, Paramount is set to breathe new life into this beloved franchise, using 2025 as a litmus test for this endeavor. Not only are there plans for a new animated show, but a three-part film series is also on the cards.
In conclusion, while the original creators of Avatar: The Last Airbender faced significant hurdles in the early days of translating their work to a live-action format, they remain hopeful. The launch of Avatar Studios and the array of content planned for 2025 points to a brighter future for the franchise. Fans of the show can look forward to seeing their beloved characters and world come alive in new, exciting ways.
