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ATLA Live Action Film: ** Gran Gran & Yue Casting** UPDATED 04/05/2009**

Will you see the teaser trailer?

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    ninjaman09

    [2341]Feb 3, 2009
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    Dev Patel might not resemble Zuko, but I'll take talent over looks right now. I might not have been totally against Jesse, but I'd gladly take Dev over him for Zuko.
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    Eman5805

    [2342]Feb 3, 2009
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    Dev's got some taekwondo experience as well.
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    Jackson5050

    [2343]Feb 3, 2009
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    ranger8060 wrote:
    Jackson5050 wrote:
    At least the cast possesses a (increasingly) well-known, critically acclaimed actor. People unfamiliar with the Avatar brand may treat the movie as a serious attempt to produce a special piece of art.
    he's not that known yet...
    That is why I included (increasingly). As the Academy Awards approach, his name will be mentioned with increasing frequency. This could also result in prospective interviewers broaching the subject of future projects-which could result in indirect publicity for "The Last Airbender."
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    ranger8060

    [2344]Feb 3, 2009
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    Jackson5050 wrote:
    ranger8060 wrote:
    Jackson5050 wrote:
    At least the cast possesses a (increasingly) well-known, critically acclaimed actor. People unfamiliar with the Avatar brand may treat the movie as a serious attempt to produce a special piece of art.
    he's not that known yet...
    That is why I included (increasingly). As the Academy Awards approach, his name will be mentioned with increasing frequency. This could also result in prospective interviewers broaching the subject of future projects-which could result in indirect publicity for "The Last Airbender."


    The movie has enough publicity as it is.
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    shadowysea07

    [2345]Feb 4, 2009
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    we need a new poll jesse isn't zuko anymore XD he shouldn't of been in the first place
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    Trollwrangler

    [2346]Feb 4, 2009
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    Dev was on the Daily Show last night. I've gotta say he seemed to be a person who respects his roles.
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    gilvatar

    [2347]Feb 4, 2009
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    ranger8060 wrote:
    InfamousJR wrote:

    Not really. He is Indian and dark skinned.

    He is a good actor though but my question though is how will this play out with the casting of Uncle Iroh, his dad and his sister? They are all supposed to be related but if you have Zuko look completely different then them....

    I don't know anymore...

    Here is his profile : http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2353862/



    i hope this doesn't become like that cinderella with the chinese prince and african america cinderella and then the princes mom is another race.
    OMG I was thinking the same think. Black queen + white king = asian prince???? btw cinderella's step mom was a different race. you don't see her real mom. (for everyone who has no idea what we're talking about, it's Rodger & Hamerstine's Cinderella. The one w/ Brandy in it.)
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    taillow22

    [2348]Feb 4, 2009
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    Um, this is just a random thought, but doesn't Patel resemble Sokka more, while Jackson represents Zuko more?
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    DrAvatar

    [2349]Feb 5, 2009
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    First post has been updated.

    1. Zuko and Suki updated

    2. Imdb links for each actress/actor added in cast list

    3. Filming date upadated (March)

    4. New poll added

    Also here's a link for the first inverview with Dev Patel concerning The Last Airbender.

    http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1604338/story.jhtml
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    DrAvatar

    [2350]Feb 5, 2009
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    Trollwrangler wrote:
    Dev was on the Daily Show last night. I've gotta say he seemed to be a person who respects his roles.
    He's definetely a more serious actor.
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    Trollwrangler

    [2351]Feb 5, 2009
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    taillow22 wrote:
    Um, this is just a random thought, but doesn't Patel resemble Sokka more, while Jackson represents Zuko more?

    I haven't seen a picture of Jackson yet, but I did think immediately that Dev should play Sokka. It would be delighting however if he played Zuko well.

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    xXKarisuXx

    [2352]Feb 5, 2009
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    Considering he's Indian...
    he's technically Asian.

    Just not the right Asian.
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    bl0ndi3girl18

    [2353]Feb 5, 2009
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    nooooo i wanted Jesse to be Zuko! At least he's decent looking. Now Zuko is going to look like a nerdy little child.. instead of an intense (good looking) teenager. UGH! oh well at least Jackson is pretty cute. Sorry i sound really shallow right now... but all movies should have some eye candy. and BTW some of the reason people adore Zuko so much is because he's HOT! lol. It'll just take some getting used to... seeing Zuko not look like Zuko.. lol

    Edited on 02/05/2009 1:48pm
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    shadowysea07

    [2354]Feb 5, 2009
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    were all being shallow as puddles. but we have good reason to be.
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    AllieAllie

    [2355]Feb 5, 2009
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    DrAvatar wrote:

    Also here's a link for the first inverview with Dev Patel concerning The Last Airbender.

    http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1604338/story.jhtml

    I'm even more confident now that Dev Patel will be a better Zuko than Jesse. He seems to have researched his role and actually knows what he's talking about. Plus, like I said before, he has more acting skills and experience.

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    Jackson5050

    [2356]Feb 5, 2009
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    The cast is forming into a respectable core. I now await the casting of Iroh and Zhao.
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    ranger8060

    [2357]Feb 5, 2009
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    AllieAllie wrote:
    DrAvatar wrote:

    Also here's a link for the first inverview with Dev Patel concerning The Last Airbender.

    http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1604338/story.jhtml

    I'm even more confident now that Dev Patel will be a better Zuko than Jesse. He seems to have researched his role and actually knows what he's talking about. Plus, like I said before, he has more acting skills and experience.


    he doesnt have more acting experience. jesse mccartney has been in a number of acting roles
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    AllieAllie

    [2358]Feb 6, 2009
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    ranger8060 wrote:
    AllieAllie wrote:
    DrAvatar wrote:

    Also here's a link for the first inverview with Dev Patel concerning The Last Airbender.

    http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1604338/story.jhtml

    I'm even more confident now that Dev Patel will be a better Zuko than Jesse. He seems to have researched his role and actually knows what he's talking about. Plus, like I said before, he has more acting skills and experience.
    he doesnt have more acting experience. jesse mccartney has been in a number of acting roles

    Oh I know, sorry I meant to say that he's just more talented than Jesse McCartney.

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    KataangaGirl

    [2359]Feb 7, 2009
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    He is more talented than Jesse Mccartney. Slumdog is an AMAZING film, mostly by the fact that Dev is in it.

    In the UK, Dev is pretty big over here cos' he was in Skins. Its a MASSIVE teen series and its so ... serious ... that it makes 90210 and Gossip Girl look like Hannah Montana, seriously. Dev was really good in Skins aswell. if you still have doubts that hes not up to it, search youtube for 'Skins series 1 & 2'.

    I personally think casting him will make the film be anticipated even MORE.

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    SalKing2

    [2360]Feb 7, 2009
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    Dev Patel is really an amazing actor, and his acting in Slumdog Millionaire was really good. However, I still don't think he's the right choice for Zuko... He looks a lot better to play Sokka instead, especially since Jackson Rathborne seems to be a better Zuko. Rathborne looks more older, so wouldn't it be quite odd? An older Sokka, and an younger Zuko? It should be the other way around.... Oh well ... I'm not that impressed with the cast list so far, but hopefully it will step up a notch. Now if Hugh Jackman gets the role of Zhao I will become VERY excited!!!!

    Edited on 02/07/2009 1:28pm
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