'Avatar: The Last Airbender': Latest updates on Netflix series, know in detail

After 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' proved to be a massive success, Netflix planned more seasons and many more episodes, keeping an eye on the viewers' interest and possibility of working on the other three elements. As the Fire Nation is moving ahead, many more developments are taking place behind the screen. According to 'Variety', showrunner Albert Kim, who replaced creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, will be stepping down. They will be replaced by co-executive producer Christine Boylan and executive producer Jabbar Raisani.

'Avatar: The Last Airbender'

'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Season 1 explores the arrival and journey of avatar Aang, portrayed by Gordon Cormier after he woke up in a period that wasn't his own. He traveled across the world along with Katara (Kiawentiio) and Sokka (Ian Ousley), and prepared to face the might of the Fire Nation and their leader, Lord Ozai (Daniel Dae Kim). Based on the Nickelodeon series of the same name, 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' narrates the story of a young boy who gradually becomes humanity's last hope. It is expected that its new showrunners will continue with Aang, Katara and Sokka for the rest of their journey.

Albert Kim to join Disney’s 20th Television

Best known for 'Sleepy Hollow' and 'Leverage', Albert Kim is expected to sign a development deal with Disney’s 20th Television after his current agreement with Netflix expires. Kim will join the Disney+ series Percy Jackson as an executive producer alongside Jon Steinberg, Dan Shotz and Craig Silverstein.

Christine Boylan

Christine Boylan is known for 'Castle', 'Once Upon a Time', 'The Punishe'r and, more recently, 'Poker Face' and 'Citadel'. She has been nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award as part of the team behind Peacock’s 'Poker Face'.

Raisani executive produced 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Season one and also served as a director on episodes three and four. The show stars Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu and Ken Leung, with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee and Daniel Dae Kim.

FAQs:

Who are the new showrunners of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Season 1?
Co-executive producer Christine Boylan and executive producer Jabbar Raisani are the new showrunners for 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Season 1.

Why did Albert Kim quit 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'?
Albert Kim left 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' as he is expected to sign a development deal with Disney’s 20th Television after his current agreement with Netflix expires. Kim will join the Disney+ series Percy Jackson as an executive producer alongside Jon Steinberg, Dan Shotz and Craig Silverstein.