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UAE Moments
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Two Filipino Stars Join Netflix's Avatar Live-Action Cast
Netflix announced that two acclaimed Filipino actors, Dolly de Leon and Jon Jon Briones, will join the cast of its live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series for the second and third seasons. The announcement came on May 21 via Netflix's official social media pages, creating buzz among fans of the hit show. Read More: 10 Filipino Stars Who Have Appeared in Hollywood Productions Read More: 10 Hollywood Celebrities You Did Not Know Have Filipino Heritage Roles and Characters Dolly de Leon will play twin sisters Lo and Li, who serve as trusted advisers to Fire Nation Princess Azula. Meanwhile, Jon Jon Briones will take on the role of Piandao, a master swordsman and former Fire Nation officer. Piandao is also a secret member of the Order of the White Lotus, a key group within the series' story. About the Series Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender is a live-action remake of the beloved Nickelodeon animated series that aired from 2005 to 2008. The first season of the adaptation premiered in February 2024 and received strong reviews from both fans and critics alike. What's Next? The much-anticipated second season is set to release in early 2026, with the third season following after. Fans can expect more exciting developments as the story continues to unfold with these new cast members.
Geek Feed
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Season 3 for The Last Airbender has Already Started Filming
We haven't even gotten the second season of Netflix's The Last Airbender yet, but it looks like the series is trying to beat out the clock with Gordon Cormier's puberty. Just as they've announced the wrap for Season 2 of Airbender, they also revealed that Season 3 has also started production. Check this out: That's a wrap on Season 2. The time of Sozin's comet draws near. AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Season 3 is now in production! — Avatar: The Last Airbender (@AvatarNetflix) May 20, 2025 What's more, the series has also revealed several characters that will be arriving in the incoming seasons including Azula's firebending mentors Lo and Li (Dolly De Leon) as well as Sokka's master Piandao (Jon Jon Briones). Check out the cast announcement: Welcome the new faces joining the cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender in Seasons 2 and 3. — Avatar: The Last Airbender (@AvatarNetflix) May 20, 2025 Though fans have an idea of what to expect with each season, the live-action series does tend to mix things up a bit. For one, Jeong Jeong was supposed to be in the first season, but it looks like he's going to be in either Book 1 or 2 of the live-action series. In contrast, the Secret Tunnel of Omashu was supposed to be revealed in the second season, but it was pushed forward for the live-action series—possibly revealing that they won't be bringing back Omashu for Season 2. I'll admit, I wasn't a fan of some of the changes in the first season—specifically with the characterization of a lot of the characters like Aang and Suki, but maybe the show is going to change some of that with future seasons now that they've had more feedback. I never expect these adaptations to be 1:1, but they should at least keep true to core elements of the original—like Aang's free spirit, or Sokka's character development. No release date has been revealed for The Last Airbender Season 2 on Netflix, but hopefully we get something before the year ends.
Tatler Asia
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Dolly de Leon and Jon Jon Briones join the cast of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender'
With a fiery passion, Dolly de Leon and Jon Jon Briones play two Fire Nation characters in the coming seasons of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' The much-awaited second season of Avatar: The Last Airbender is coming soon, with two Filipinos joining the cast as part of the Fire Nation. Since its premiere in early 2024, the show has become an instant hit among longtime fans and new watchers for its stunning visuals and seamless choreography—being deemed a respectful homage to the original animated series on Nickelodeon. With the first season covering Book One: Water, we can expect the live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender to follow suit with Book Two: Earth, which continues Aang's journey to mastering all four elements before confronting the Fire Nation in the final season. More from Tatler: Of healing and personal transformation: 'Nine Perfect Strangers' cast share their surreal filming experience Above Dolly De Leon is set to play two roles in 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' (Photo: courtesy of Creazion Studios)
Filipino Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Dolly de Leon, Jon Jon Briones to portray fire nation characters in next seasons of Netflix's ‘Avatar'
Filipino award-winning actors Dolly de Leon and Jon Jon Briones have joined the cast of Netflix's live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender for its upcoming second and third seasons. Netflix announced the cast additions on Wednesday, May 21, via its official social media channels. De Leon will portray twin sisters Lo and Li—trusted advisers to Fire Nation Princess Azula. Briones will take on the role of master swordsman Piandao, a former Fire Nation officer who is secretly a high-ranking member of the Order of the White Lotus. The live-action series is based on the beloved Nickelodeon animated show that aired from 2005 to 2008. Netflix's first season premiered in February 2024 to both fan and critical acclaim. Season 2 of the adaptation is slated for release in early 2026. Related Articles
