“I don’t know…”: One Avatar: The Last Airbender Star May Not Make Season 2 Return

Here’s hoping the waterbending master continues to be a part of the live-action adaptation!

"I don't know...": One Avatar: The Last Airbender Star May Not Make Season 2 Return

Bringing one of the most iconic animated series to life, Netflix recently came out with the live-action adaptation of Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender. Starring Gordon Cormier in the lead role, the Netflix series has a score of 59% on Rotten Tomatoes with an Audience Score of 75%. While there are clearly varying opinions about the show, the consensus calls it a “solid” attempt at a live-action adaptation.

Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender

Since the original series went on for 3 seasons, a couple more seasons from the Netflix series were expected. Recently, the show was renewed for a second and third season. Now, the important question is which characters will make it to the second season and which won’t. Apparently, actor A. Martinez is not too sure that his Avatar: The Last Airbender character will get a spot in season two.

Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 Won’t Have This Actor?

A. Martinez as Pakku in Avatar: The Last Airbender
A. Martinez as Pakku in Avatar: The Last Airbender

When it comes to Gordon Cormier (Aang), Kiawentiio (Katara), Dallas Liu (Zuko), and other actors in the main cast of the Netflix series, it’s quite obvious that they will be returning to the show’s subsequent installments. It’s the recurring/guest actors we are worried about.

Screen Rant had the privilege of attending the show’s premiere at the Egyptian Theater and we got to learn about what to expect from the upcoming seasons. Actor A. Martinez, who plays the role of waterbending master Pakku, was asked about the chances of him coming back for a second season. Unfortunately, his answer didn’t bring any good news to his fans.

The actor stated,

“I don’t know. I think if you look at the way the [show] fell out, Pakku ends up having a reunion with Gran Gran toward the very end of it. I don’t know that I would be in season 2, but hope springs eternal.”

Well, hope is what keeps all of us going, isn’t it? In the animated series, Pakku makes appearances throughout the three seasons. Therefore, it’d be a little heartbreaking to see Martinez say goodbye to the role so quickly.

Other Actors on Being a Part of Avatar: The Last Airbender’s Season 2

Joel Montgrand in the role of Hakoda
Joel Montgrand in the role of Hakoda

While Martinez seems content with his character’s season one ending and is unsure about him returning for a second season, there is another actor who is super hyped up for the same – Joel Montgrand. Montgrand plays the role of Hakoda, the father of Sokka and Katara.

When asked if he would like to be a part of season 2, Montgrand stated,

“Are you kidding me? Yeah, I’m gonna be jimmying it up like a mofo to get those vests right. Get those triceps popping. Hakoda’s a big boy.”

Well, at least we know it is not going to be a no from him.

The outlet also asked voice actor Michaela Jill Murphy if she’d like her character, Toph Beifong, to be a part of the live-action series’ upcoming seasons. To this she replied,

“Sure! By all means. I might not match; I’m very Irish, so I might not fit into the world. But, hey, if they need some some Irish settlers coming into town? You know where to find me.”

In the animated series, Toph only shows up in the second season and goes on to be a part of the show till the end. We are hoping to see her come to life in the Netflix adaptation!

You can stream Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix.

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