Gordon Cormier gets back into character and prepares to return to the world ofAvatar: The Last Airbenderfor season 2. The live-action adaptation of the beloved Nickelodeon animated series aired in February 2024, with a renewal for a second and third season coming a month later in March. After awakening from a hundred-year slumber, season 1 saw Aang travel to learn mastery over the element of water in the hopes of bringing an end to the Fire Nation’s tyranny. Filming onAvatar: The Last Airbenderseason 2got underway in September.
The officialNetflixTwitter/X account has shared a new image of Cormier’s return toAvatar: The Last Airbender.Check it out below:
With a caption stating that the star is ready to return to the series' world for season 2, the post featured an image of Cormier having his head shaved to reprise the role of Aang. In the image, Cormier isn’t entirely bald; instead, he has the familiar arrow-shaped Airbender tattoo shaved into his hair.
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Don’t Expect A Drastic Redesign Just Yet
While the image certainly evokes the appearance of Aang, this will not be Cormier’s official look for season 2. Forhis appearance in Netflix’sAvatar: The Last Airbenderseries, Cormier shaved his head and received a slightly updated design for Aang’s tattoo that incorporated a more intricate pattern featuring swirls and waves. As such, it is likely that the rest of the actor’s hair will soon be shaved to prepare him for the tattoo.
The tattoo designates Aang as an airbending master, something he achieved at a very young age thanks to his skill and increased power from being the Avatar.
However, those wondering what Aang would look like with hair will only have to wait untilAvatar: The Last Airbenderseason 3, as due to circumstances revealed later in the story, Aang grows a full head of hair he retains for a good portion of the season. As such, viewers can expect Cormier to have a drastically different look once season 3 enters production, assuming the live-action show follows along with the animated series' story. For now, Aang’s appearance will stay the same.
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Production Is Ramping Up
While it is still early, it is clear that the excitement surroundingAvatar: The Last Airbenderseason 2 is ramping up after filming began in September. Alongsidethe confirmation of who will play Toph, which arrived alongside the news of production starting, this latest post shows that more members of the core cast are returning to take part in production. If things continue to move smoothly, the series might release its newest episodes next year.
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Netflix’x Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 is in production, reuniting the cast from season 1 with some newcomers as Book Two: Earth is adapted.
As such, many eagle-eyed fans may be keeping an eye on when other cast members will be arriving on set through their social media profiles. While season 2’s diverging storylines and new characters may mean certain people may not arrive right away, it won’t be long until the entire cast comes together to filmAvatar: The Last Airbenderseason 2’s biggest moments. Expect more updates from Netflix as filming continues, as the streamer will want to further increase excitement for one of its buzziest shows.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender follows a young boy, the Avatar, who embarks on a quest to master the four elemental powers. Tasked with saving a world engulfed in war, he must confront a relentless adversary determined to thwart his mission.
