Let's be honest azula was slim, nimble, and in shape in the anime. Why can't she be the same for the live action. Y'all are a bunch of hypocrites. If Aangs actor looked nothing like the anime, then people would've been complaining.
Live action requires good acting skills and not looks alone. Sure they could have found someone close to Azula’s appearance but they might not have the required acting skill or that’s just the actor they have available. It is what is and we just have to accept that it will never 100% accurate. It’s up to you whether you like it or not.
@@gurulaghima4272 yeah it wasn’t. But at the end of the day, it’s up to you to watch it or not. Honestly I don’t care about remakes for I’m not the intended audience whoever they are.
About Mai, she looks entirely different, her face is chubby and it obviously makes her different, but the reason why shes a little awkard to look at is because Mai's hairstyle doesn't fit her fache shape that much Azula looks like a softie, not only physically but in personality too, they made her softer and uhhh, that's not azula at all xd
It's not wrong for people to want the actors/actresses playing their favorite originally animated characters to closely resemble the source material, within realistic reason! They did exactly that with Aang, Sokka, and Katara. Why couldn't they have done the same with Mai and Azula (sidenote: even Zuko)? This is not a diss on the actresses themselves, but only the directors' choice in casting. Sure, these girls did a decent job in portraying the personalities of the characters, and I'm sure they'd do a great job in other roles. However, as someone who grew up watching ATLA and loved these characters, I was disappointed that the live action versions of Mai and Azula didn't look as fit, sharp, and menacing. It was a totally different vibe that was frankly off putting to me. This isn't to shame people who are "chubby" or say that the actresses are ugly. They are beautiful in their own rights! But I honestly believe that they would be better fit for different character roles. Is that really such an awful thing to think?
Yeah it’s kinda disappointing, ATLA (original) practically achieved legendary status among cartoons. You would have thought they’d try to go all out into perfecting this after the horrible 2010 film. Not only that but they kinda got rid of many aspects of the original
I'm sorry. I don't condone fat-shaming but if you put Mai's animated version side by side with the "Mai" from Netflix at 4:05, the "Mai" from Netlfix looked like she just ate an entire box of Twinkies.
i am sorry , the actresses are fine, but casted wrong, it doesn't feel like you are looking at may , azula and ty lee.... thete are better option to be chosen from
I would actually prefer her being a bit less crazy or at least get a deeper look into her character (which looks like they're doing). Otherwise, in the cartoon, she appears to be almost a full-on sociopath to me. I had zero empathy for her and didn't really understand why she was crying in the end
@@haraldsbaumanis why she was crying? Well firstly she’s insane, second she was not allowed to come with her father, her friends betrayed her, and katara tied her down in chains….how would you not at least tear up in that situation
3:52 Sir, I think you are highly mistaken about things. How they act and how they look should BOTH be faithful. This a show adapting existing material. You always cant have it be perfect bc the cartoon is.. well a cartoon. But they came relatively close if casting Azula and Ty Lee... but they didnt even try with Mai! Mai's entire personality isnt the hardest to replicate too. Its not like this actress is pulling off a oscar worthy performance.
@@uncleirohsteashopthe characters are a shell of them selves personality wise. Lol ofcourse the original creators walked away from this. This show is just heavily banking on nostalgia and love for the original . It’s not really good outside of visual effects of the bending
@@uncleirohsteashopI don't think people (at least I am not) saying that the actress looks bad. Imo she just doesn't look like Azula from the cartoon, that's all. And that's my opinion, you have a different one that's alright. We'll see in season 2 how it goes the acting is more important, though even if the acting is bad in s2 it's not the actresses fault it is the directors fault for hiring a wrong actress (not saying that they did that for this character, just making an example).
So the casting is fantastic when they find the right actors for Aang katara, zuko etc... but when people critique the actor for Azula, you have a problem.
The reason the casting so far for those characters has been fantastic is because I think they have portrayed the characters very well. I have never once commented on the actual looks or the sharpness of the edges of the face and what not of those characters based off the actors. if you don’t feel like Azula is being portrayed in terms of how she acts through the dialogue so far that is fine and reasonable. You’re not listening to what I’m saying.
@@uncleirohsteashophey Einstein, portraying a character also include the character looks. Not just their demeanor. Which is why we hate the M Night live action. Because the actor doesn't fit the race of the character. Let's be honest here. She's fat. Azula isn't. There's nothing wrong with saying that
Lol they all look so fat, far from the original characters .. azula and mai in cartoons have pointy chins, but in live action they look like minecraft lmao
4:04 I'm sorry but I have to completely disagree, they do look chubby af, stop trying to sugarcoat it, this is bad casting in terms of looks. Ofcourse I'm not expecting a 1:1 adaptation but this is so completely off for Mai, I had trouble focusing on her performance cuz of how she looked, she barely resembles Mai, her performance on the other hand felt lackluster, doesn't have that sharp gothic vibe Mai had in the animated series which made her memorable. This live-action version looks like a cosplay more then anything. There's alot of good things the Netflix version got right, however this isn't one of them.
They're too pc to admit that some of the actor and actress doesn't look like the originals at the slightest. We're just gonna say it as it is. Mai's actress is tok fat, I like zukos acting but he's also on the chubbier side and azola lost all of her intimidation the moment they cast the actress.
@@justsomedude2020 IKR also I disagree about Zuko, I would say he's one of the more accurate potrayals we've gotten from the show, just missing abit of that Zuko edge,. Also he's not chubby bruh, Mai & Azula are.
@@justsomedude2020 i think its less so about being chubby (for zuko, he's literally an athletic martial arts pro) but more so that all of these actors have extremely round faces when all of the characters in the cartoon had very sharp features. I simply cant believe there wasnt a single asian actress with sharp features, athletic skills and good acting that coudlve played azula or mai. Zukos looks are not 100% spot on but at least his acting and skills make of for it (i think). why they made his scar so small and faint is another question
With their budget Mai and Azula more likely to be chosen through shady backdoor connection 😂, Like hell they get their roles because of their acting.. Maybe because the show runners don't think they're that important, So they xan just put whoever it's. Netflix you just to post 1 tweet to ask who maybe fit the roles there you can get a bunch of options to choose from. That is also one way to cook the hype as advertisement for the show.
The least zuko resembles it don’t have to be too similar but similar will be good enough do marvel depicts iron man to be fat because it’s for the audience to have a better reference the first time I see Azula I thought it was a side character not the real azula
@@Sugarsweetcutie I'm specifically talking about their face shape, in which I know is genetic and can't be changed easily, and thus they should cast an actress that has a leaner face to better suit Mai (the other 2 are fine)
@@Sugarsweetcutie Cope, maybe not overall but you can't deny that their face looks so round and pudgy, Azula & Mai are supposed to have sharp features. Somany actresses out there who could have fulfilled the sharp look, too bad Netflix didn't care enough to look around more.
@@kanz1287 Dude it's not just about looks. It's about availability for the role. Dedication for the role. Age. Knowledge. Ethnicity. Attitude. I know you want it to be perfect. But you're over reacting. They're not "SUPPOSED" to have anything. Characters can be made one way and we made another. Mai's wide face honestly matches her moody personality more. And the shape gives her character more personality and more of a fantasy esc. Why are y'all so close minded? THE CASTING IS FINE!
Yeah I saw no problem with this scene. I feel like the characters were portrayed accurately. People need to stop giving these young ladies a hard time about their looks.
lmfaooo bro don’t be mad at us because we wanted the characters to at least resemble in body structure lmfaoo they legit all 3 got some solid weight on them and so ofc people are calling them fat
@@lalnunpuiafanai9479 hopefully but so far I'm not really into this version I will say its better than shyamalan version but so far I'm not invested or into it and they definitely tried to squeeze soo much in this too
@@eclairlacroix1830 That's kind of the definition of being fat for me. She is wide even outside the face. What does it change that the animation characters are played by real people? Don't tell me that it was not possible to find slightly thinner actresses.
It has nothing to do with fat shaming or anything like that… it’s just that they could have found actresses that looked more like the cartoon characters which are a little more angular and wirey.. it doesn’t make you a monster for not feeling like they are a great fit based on their looks… especially since so many of the other characters look VERY similar to thier cartoon counterparts. They are beautiful girls, but they don’t look anything like the characters they are playing.. it’s a fair criticism..
Lookswise, I was off putted by Azula, but I said whatever and moved on. But when I saw Ty Lee and Mai I couldn’t believe it. They look nothing like their cartoon versions and it’s kinda sad.
A character's look and the way the character acts are both part of the character. Why do you think everyone got annoyed that Zuko was Indian, and Katara, Aang, and Sokka were all white in the first live action? Of course the characters looking accurate matters. If only the acting matters then would it be ok to cast men in the roles who can perfectly act like them? Looks do matter. And it of course like you said is a nitpick. Its not like people are saying the show is ruined.
Yeah I mean given the fact that there are probably dozens-hundreds of actresses who look like Azula (pointy chin and all), this is throwing me off but it won’t destroy the show for me
You’re missing the point of what I’m saying I’m talking about in the basis of the context of the criticisms and the harsh words that people are levying at the actresses. We’re specifically talking about really dumb nitpicky details like facial structure. What does this truly have anything to do with how this character will be personified? I’ll give you the answer… nothing.
@uncleirohsteashop of course it has to do with how they are personified. The way a character looks is part of that character. If someone doesn't look like you yet acts like you in front of people who know you they'd still wouldn't feel that person is you. People grow up with characters looking how they do. Of course if an actor playing them doesn't look like them they'd be thrown off by that. Does it mean. The show is ruined? No. But I wouldn't call it a dumb nitpick. I'd call it an obvious flaw. Now should people start insulting the actresses? No I don't think so. But pointing out that an actress doesn't look like the character isn't someone being dumb it's just them using their eyes.
Body shaming people for how they look is absolutely terrible. But at the same time it is okay to complain if actors don't look even close to the animation. To me most of them looks perfectly fine but wish some of that could have been better.
This is how I feel about it. If you don't like it that's fine but bullying children online over it is cowardly. The girl playing Mai is 17 years old, people need to calm down
I love how Mai does a sarcastic comment on Zuko being the first in line, then gets a stern look from Azula that causes her to step back and add "...Not that he deserves to be." showing how abusive Azula's relationship is with her "friends", and how much they're secretly scared of her. THAT'S the kind of characterization that makes me so sure it will be a great series, that gets the characters right
All of you act as if Mai's entire character arc and personality is so complex. They should've gotten an actress that looked a little bit more like the show... they pulled through with Ty Lee and Azula ( as close as possible ) It's not like Mai's actress is doing some Oscar level acting. There are dozens of other Asian actresses that can pull of Mai..
The main thing here is the Immersion is lessen dramatically because they don't resemble the character at all. I respect that you like them but to us, it just feels weird and a bit off. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who feels this way. When doing adaptation, creators should be ready to respect the source material, and that includes the physical appearance of everything and everyone. Not just for the actors, but also the set, the animals, the props. That's why it made me wonder, how come they managed to replicate everything from the set(omashu, fire nation, wolf cove), and even the animals like appa and momo, but feels like they deliberately failed the casting of OZAI's angels? People might get mad at me but it is in our nature to judge first on appearance before we even go for the acting part. That's just how it's been ever since, whether you look for acting, personality, or qualifications of a person, you will always judge them first based on their appearance. So Appearance do matter here. It's okay if they don't look the same like how zuko is quite far from the animated version because of his rounded face but at least, for some reason, Dallas still managed to convince me that he is Zuko. Azula's, specially Mai's actresses were not even close to the original characters appearance at all. The only thing going for them is the clothes, remove that and you will not even think about Azula or Mai. Gordon, if you remove his Airbender clothes, I can still see Aang on him. That's how good his casting is.
Yeah I was let down. I know they are young but I figured these girls would have had a stronger appearance and stature. I’m sorry those girls may be good ppl but they were not the best ppl to cast for those roles. Shame on Netflix
Imagine if aang’s live action cast was some tall fat kid with hair. That’s what Mai’s live action is to her anime counterpart. Stop using the excuse of “oH tHiS a LiVe AcTiOn, iTs NoT SuPpOsEd To Be ThE sAmE”
The characters were so well portrayed. What I loved the most is that they look like ACTUAL TEENAGERS, like, in the cartoon they looked like more adult-ish or more late teenager side. But thinking they are around 13-14 yo, i think they really look amazing. I wasn't very sure about Ty Lee and Mai but now I can see why they were choosen for the roles. They really fit their characters.
@@cupidok2768 the problem I'm seeing more than the cgi is the choreography. Specially with earthbenders. They do the movements but there's no weight in them so it doesn't look right. Their postures aren't firm nor strong enough like they did in the cartoon.
not if it is fact and true, sorry but they are not in fighting shape and don't look anything like the characters or that they could fight or move like they would need to to portray them. soon as they popped up took me right out of the show to ow this is another inclusive netflix show.
They look VERY chubby. Cry about it, call it dumb, it doesn't change reality that is extremely obvious and easy to see. But I have question that is much more important than acknowledging this (again), extremely obvious reality. These characters are very acrobatic in the series. How do you think they will change the scenes or how will it look given that specially since Mai looks so chubby?
@@maoatreyu looks and fitness don’t always go hand in hand. There’s also a certain group of people called stunt doubles. You should look it up and see what they do.
@@maoatreyu Looks and fitness do not always go hand in hand, so sorry you think anorexic fitness influencers should always be on camera. Look up stunt doubles, and see what they do.
They really picked the chubbiest Asian girls they could find for Azula and Mai😂😂 Be real here, people are gonna comment on their looks and compare them to the animated version. People can dislike the casting because they don't look the part.
Narrator nuts, you keep on saying kids, they are not kids, The actress who played Mai is 18 years old and for azula the actress is 21 years old. I get it they are good artist, but not perfect for the role, acting and the looks. If they can cast Zuko, aang suki just fine, why they can cast Mai and Azula in a right way. And to those people keep on saying that asians has a round face not all asians has. Most chinese, koreans doesn't have round face, This narrator just can't admit that they are not fit for the role.
I don't understand why you get angry when people want their characters in live action to look more physically similar to how they are represented in the anime. It is the first thing that draws the attention of the public to whom it is directed, who are those who saw the drawing, then comes the second, which is whether their attitudes are in accordance with what has been seen. As for image, it is true that they do not look alike, they look very chubby in the face, you don't like it when someone says that because the actresses will see it?. I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but they expose themselves by being part of a movie, likewise, many media avoid put comments, but your channel is not one of them, and you have to accept their general policies, and it is part of free expression to discuss it. As I said, physically they don't look alike, and in terms of acting I expected the following: 1. Ty Lee, a happy, attractive girl, very innocent, active and flexible, stretching and doing pirouettes every time she could. 2. Mai: A thin girl with a demeanor, very sarcastic and without showing many expressions that show her state of mind, which can be misinterpreted by others as bitter. 3. Azula: This character is special, she is literally a psychopath, very cunning, at first appearing cold and calculating, with an aura that inspires caution, almost showing no feelings, but understanding them and using them against everyone she encounters. oppose, almost seeing people as mere pieces in a game.In my opinion, and from the short glance, Azula fails immensely in it, Ty Lee may be saved, but she still needs to get closer to the character, I would have expected an actress who did rhythmic gymnastics, but well, maybe this actress is, Who knows and it will surprise us, otherwise it will be another fail, and as for Mai, I would also have to see more of her, the time she has been out so far is very short.
you are wrong on this one. Peoples appearance do make a impact, and how they act in their lifes also makes an impact on their appearance. And bc we already have certain images to the characters, its obviously normal that its hard to get used to a character that looks completetly different than how we got to know them. I don't think people have to insult these actors, but they have a right to criticise those who casted them. Me personally, I think them looking older and more defined in their faces made it more believable that they are in a time where war is normal and kids have to mature faster. Thats why I dislike katara bc she doesn't resemble (looks wise) the character I know. She looks like a child. The characters in the Og might be considered to be children bc of our worldview but in the past there were no teenagers, there were adults and kids, and 14 year olds were much more mature and considered to be adults, thats why they don't look like 14 year olds today, more like 18 year olds today
Yup. They're chubby. But that's not the worst of it. The acting and directing of this scene were awful. They're just standing there, talking-not showing. Tylee should be practicing handstands while talking. Mai should have her own target for knife-throwing. And Azula? Ugh. Her acting seems flat and monotone. I was excited about the series. But now, this scene has me worried.
That's valid. But it's just one scene... and just backstory I bet. They won't even be important characters or more developed characters until later. Also, it's not like live action Tai Lee can be like animated Tai Lee.. people really need to tamper expectations when it comes to character. It's much, much harder to capture quirkiness (handstands or weird facial reactions for example) in live action than animation. Just take it for what it is. It's going ti be different but we shouldn't automatically think that means bad.
They aren’t chubby man sorry they look fine. Also they don’t need to have any of those things happening during the conversation. Sure maybe Ty Lee could be doing headstands but in this case they want to see her do her archery stuff.
Fat shaming the actresses is scummy, as is making judgments on their appearance and factors like facial structure (which are beyond the actresses' control), but to say that 1) Characterization or Appearance matter as mutually exclusive factors in an adaptation; and 2) that characterization can offset a blunder in adapting appearance which is of this magnitude; is flat out wrong. Whether or not she looks chubby is up to the standards of the onlookers, but we know Mai is an assassin and meant to be nimble and lean with a body capable of explosive power you wouldn't expect from someone of her stature. That aspect is completely lost, and no amount of characterization can fix that. As much as my views are congruent with yours on the characterization itself, I can't say I think it's a good casting choice.
Nah they look chubby 😂 but no Mai is supposed to be a tall slender girl, and I know she can probably act well but that’s not the characteristics of Mai , I know those are real kids but im blaming the casting not them
The character of wolverine is supposed to be short but they cast that Hugh Jackman who is a really tall guy but that seem to not bother anyone when that was a thing?
I have to disagree on that. The weight of a character does matter because it is part of her personality. Ty Lee is an acrobat, Azula and May are both highly skilled fighters. They dont look like they could fight. That said in real life they dont look chubby. I think the costume design is just off. It feels like they are wearing clothes that you would wear when its minus 20 degrees outside. The clothes are just too puffy. Having sharper and tighter clothes would fit to their personality and make them look more sporty.
I'm sorry guys these three characters are hard core. Lee is a gymnast, mai is a martial artist and Azula... need I say more. Does not matter how old you are if you land a role like Azula you can at least get in shape. Not saying I'm not going to like the actresses but they can put some effort in.
@notsobestie2487 yeah christian bale starved himself on tuna and apples for the mechinist. Not saying that's the way to go but getting in shape is not rocket science.
Yeah, I'm chubby myself (working on it), I know I would be upset if they give us a chubby Dick Grayson, he is an acrobat so his body has to represent that. Similar to any character that does sports or hardcore activities their physique is going to represent that sport. Like a swimmer or gymnastics body.
None of the three ladies were casted correctly. If they’re trying to have their own perception of these characters then sure. But if they were seriously trying to cast them based on the cartoon then they did so horribly. Yall know they only casted Mai like that cause they wanted to be inclusive 🙄 nothing against the actress, but I hate that this is what they wanna do now. These ladies are supposed to look older, be fit and look badass. None of them give off the aura that their cartoon counterparts did.
These ladies did a great job with their performances. The only gripe I have is with Netflix for failing to provide Avatar with a budget large enough for high quality costumes and wigs. This franchise deserved better than costumes little better than cheap street-level cosplay.
2:55 This opinion is pretty dumb. This ain't about nitpicking, would you be okay if Aang is a tall buff black man? Mai is suppose to be a nimble assasin, if you're saying a chubby person is a good personification of assasin, then you're lying to yourself. Azula is... Alright, is the most kind compliment I could give her. But I'd say people's protest about her appearance are justified. Now I agree with you that they may be able to deliver their character pretty well, but you can't possibly be honest to yourself and say netflix could've find a better suited cast for their character. This is clearly netflix's agenda trying to potray chubby person can also be a badass just like they remove Sokka's sexism in the film.
I was actually a bit underwhelmed at first when I found out that Elizabeth Yu was cast because I didn't think she looked menacing or cunning enough to be Azula. She has a very sweet and friendly looking face. But after seeing that clip, I can see why they hired her. Her tone and line delivery is perfectly in line with Azula's, albeit less theatrical but more realistic imo (I think that this makes sense considering its being translated into a live action and it would be strange for her to be delivering her lines the way Grey DeLisle did. It did would be too awkward and over the top). However, I think that it would be interesting for Azula's character to become more and more unhinged throughout the season/s and speak more like the way she did in the animated series. I genuinely wish the best for her and all the actors in the series though, especially the child/young actors. I'm so excited to see it!
@@BibirKoiyeah that’s not funny. I completely agree that she shouldn’t be playing mai since she looks nothing like her. But the actor did nothing wrong
"how they look is not how characters act" Bro why not why not make azula a male then ? Or make Aang 30 ? Do think if actors manage to do their job so good those wouldn't be a problem? OFCOURSE it's it's a problem if you make slimmest character chubby . people would want to see more accurate portrayed of the characters. And sorry to say this but it includes appearance too. (Btw I wouod be okay to Azula if she was as calm and fearsome as Animated series but it's not actess fault I guess. Writers should have do better for this case)
I'm mainly disappointed in Azula not being Azula. She's just a female Zuko. Azula was supposed to always be cold and calculating, she strived on her father's approval and the father always encouraged her and anything she wanted he let her have, he spoiled her and always made her think she was the best. This portrayal made no sense. It was a problem with the script of course. She loved to hurt little animals and loved hurting anyone that was weak. Ozai never showed any disinterest in her, when he does leave as the Phoenix King and let's her be Fire Lord she becomes hurt that she couldn't go with him.
Why does current media pretend that light, athletic girls don't exist, like in the millions, doing gymnastics, ballet etc? . It's not this unachievable standard... and it's not going to break the show for me, but seriously do these actresses look athletic? They could have cast a paler, slighter Japanese girl to play Mai, clearly the aesthetic would be more accurate. And I'm sure they exist and are decent enough actors. Playing someone disinterested and distant and too cool for things isn't exactly asking for Oscar-winning acting ability. As a support character I would rather they look and act generally the part to play off the bigger characters. When you cast someone physically suspect in a role for someone who is meant to be physically exceptional, it DOES ruin the immersion. Stop pretending that it doesn't... You are deluding yourself for the sake of sparing the actresses feelings, and you know that that's what you're doing.
Bruhh, saying that the actors who played the character fat because she does not a little bit look like the characters, who is slim and tall, is body shaming? Really people? Just because fans wants a LA adaptations that stay true with the source material, is it really wrong? So being honest is wrong?
Only if you're a dick about it. Nothing wrong with caring about them looking like the character but the people attacking the actors themselves need to get a life.
@@mr.iiconic so? People can have their own opinion, and i have my own opinion, that mai characters is not fat and chubby, if we want to stay true with the source material
Oh thank goodness I’m not the only one who noticed this. Some people have been absolutely _flaming_ these actresses, specifically Elizabeth Yu, and just making really inappropriate remarks about a girl who was like…14 when she filmed this? On a more positive note, considering how this is our first look at Azula aside from wordless clips and images (and our first look at Mai and Ty Lee), I am really happy with this clip. I will admit, Elizabeth Yu looks really friendly considering the role she has, but I can really _tell_ that’s Azula. Bravo to her for the acting skills! (Also Ty Lee and Mai are just portrayed perfectly??? Like, dude????)
Honestly, I'm kinda on board with Elizabeth having a friendlier face than cartoon Azula; if anything, it makes her even more dangerous for looking innocent. Easier for people to underestimate her before she snaps them back.
@@jimmy-iw3sb and they _are_ athletic. Everyone who was cast for this either has some experience in martial arts or is someone who could easily be taught. “Athletic” doesn’t necessarily mean “super model skinny”, sweetheart.
@@gigikju9934 Are you dumb? I said athletic AND skinny. I can tell the difference. Anyway, They should be skinny like characters instead of forcing fat actresses in the show for body positivity reasons. I'm absolutely fine with iroh being fat because that's how his actual character was in the show.
They don't make me feel like I'm watching the trio, I don't think more scenes will change anything. Even Tai Lee doesn't feel like anything like the original... Unlike Zuko and Sokka who I can almost close my eyes and feel the original character. Honestly sounds like you trying to force your opinions upon people, on the contrary the fact that you could give these girls this much credit from one scene. Your tapped, no offense brah but that ain't Azula, Lee, and Mai, more like Ember Island Players version.
Wait people are actually judging their appearances?! Grow up get over yourself! As long as they deliver with their acting and performances I’m all in. Like I just can’t believe that. They look great! Anyway, it’s almost here my heart is pounding! So excited!
After the first episode of this show, I am sorry to say that I was right. While the show gets the music, bending, and martial arts right, the casting is horrible, the acting is horrible, and people are just standing around like statues as they talk. I couldn't finish the first episode. So disappointed.
They didn’t get be music right .. they play a tad bit of the original score but most wasn’t the original, I didn’t like that but I agree with everything else u said
In the animation for Mai, you’ll notice she has a focused look, like she is trying to figure something out but hates having to do it. In live action she just looks bored lol
Clearly they have watched the show because as far as I watched the kids are giving me some of that persona that the cartoon versions had. I don’t care about the facial features and structure of what they look like.
Absolutely love it! It’s kind of strange how some of the fandom is actively comparing them to their cartoon counterparts. They can’t seem to separate the two, knowing that everything won’t transition the same. These are real human being who are basically children so it’s dead accurate in my opinion.
Being children is not enough. There are other things to consider when choosing characters. Appearance is important and here it is off. The bare truth, no offense to the actresses.
Tell the actress to get it shape. The actress may have gotten the role but they don’t look like the character animated version. Aang, and soma looks perfect
I think it's just hard to take these girls seriously. It's different when it's animated but considering them some type of intimidating threat with this portrayal is difficult. That's how I think they've missed the mark here. The Azula actress just doesn't have that "crazy", unhinged look to her, idk how to describe it properly, that I think the character needs. People like you have got to stop dismissing legitimate criticism just because there's a few loudmouths overreacting.
The people criticizing their looks don't seem to realize that they're children and that children have more round faces, not angular. The fact that these actresses have distinct features that make them stand out from each other is a good thing.
Feeling that an actor’s looks doesn’t match the character is totally fair for a live action remake. That’s the reason a lot of people didn’t like the ATLA movie. Obviously, it’s not okay to bully the actors as they didn’t make that decision and they’re young. I don’t think it’s fair also that people call those that aren’t pleased with the casting (even if it’s just based on how they look) as all fat shaming, creeps. There’s nothing wrong with how these girls look, they just simply don’t look like the characters, especially Mai and Azula. Let’s stop pretending that they do because they don’t.
@@uncleirohsteashop people were mad that the actress playing Nami for the One Piece Live Action a few months ago is 30 and her chacacter is supposed to be 18, just body image shaming, much like this
Nobody cares bout that OP live action. While it's by far a better live action compared to many other live action films. It still sucks. Honestly anime and cartoons like avatar shouldn't be made into Live Action.
I don't blame or hate the actresses, especially when they are kids, i blame whoever put them in these roles. They did Mai and Azula dirty, they supposed to be fit and fierce warriors with faces full of confidence. They train regularly, they take part in real military operations. But instead in the show we got a minecraft dirt block with a belly and your regular grandma's favorite granddaughter. They got it good with the Avatar, Katara, Sokka, Zuko, Ty Lee, why would they miscast Mai and Azula so badly?
Listen, people have a right to be upset about Azula and Mai's looks since they are portraying characters from a beloved show. It is completely understandable that people want them to look alike. Azula and Mai look NOTHING like the people they are representing. They should look sharp and dangerous, but the show runners have cast full faced actors who don't give of the same vibe. I always thought the girls looked so cool through the series, and Azula has been the crush of many. I can not see this anymore. I always thought the trio should look hot, but their sweet faces don't fit their characters. Stop gaslighting people!
@@gurulaghima4272 No, he's taking offence to people who are body shaming because it's not a 1:1 recreation, people are literally calling Mai's actress fat just because she's rounder faced.
If you think I’m gaslighting people because I think it’s ridiculous that people have to be dicks about how these actresses look then you’re out of line. It’s one thing to criticize how they are portraying the character versus a dumb asshole take of saying “they look fat” when they don’t look fat at all
These girls better turn of their comments on their socials...I think Azula's actress did a great job but hate in which the creators are trying to go with her character. Yes, she's an emotionally abused sociopath with a lot of trauma but we're only realizing this at the end of the show ! One of the main reasons why the shift in the power dynamics during her confrontations with Zuko in Book 2/3 and her Breakdown were so great was due to the fact that up until late in the show she was always portrayed as being in control and one step ahead compared to Zuko ans the Gaang which made her way more intimidating. In this show she kinda feels like another Zuko. And with Mai, I honestly don't care about the casting THAT much as she was just a minor character anyway. But yeah, like Hakoda or Yue imo they could've done better. No offense tho.
It's just that I was always familiar with Mai's sharp features that could puncture the hull of an empire-class Fire Nation battle ship, leaving thousands to drown at sea. I think it gonna take some time for this to rub it in me (Eng isn't my 1st language)
I think its completely fine to nitpick there looks. Generally people want characters to look the part. Mai do be looking like she had too many of those tarts she had zuko get for her 😂😂😂 it doesnt ruin the character for me but lets be honest
I disagree that characters’ looks don’t matter and pointing that out is bad criticism. Yes, at the end of the day acting matters the most but their appearances still should reflect who the characters are as people. For example Azula is supposed to be extremely athletic, if anything the live action should be even more precise with this than the animated series, and I’m sorry but Azula’s actress in Netfix’ show just isn’t it as opposed to for example Zuko’s actor who for obvious reasons is very athletic - because he actually would need to perform all the martial art scenes and again last time I checked Azula did way more crazier stuff in terms of athleticism than Zuko ever did and yet her actress’ appearance doesn’t really reflect that. Maybe her acting is top notch, still this one piece of the character is missing. Anyway we’ll see how it actually goes in the show.
But who’s to say that she’s not gonna be athletic and look like she’s doing crazy stuff in action? I feel like you’re just saying that and we haven’t gotten enough to see that she will be doing some dope stuff in the action scenes in the future.
@@uncleirohsteashop "But who’s to say that she’s not gonna be athletic and look like she’s doing crazy stuff in action?" - all I'm saying is that she doesn't look athletic right now (maybe she will in the future). It's not the end of the world and at the end of the day she probably won't have many action scenes in this season anyway but this is the situation we have right now and I don't think bringing up her appearance as a concern is inappropriate. But yes, you are right, we need to see the show first.
people easily judge them by their first looks, hopefully, three of them will prove the haters wrong. I still believe that this LA will reach its high potential, can't wait for the full release, noted: I did attend the 1st episode premiere in Indonesia yesterday, and it's so fcking brutal...
@@johnnyy3568 no, I mean my first reaction from yesterday's special screening by Netflix Indonesia, like how many of the reviewers who had a chance to see the screening were reacting on the first episode
they don't look like the characters at all is skinny and nimble trim and lean she is a fighter who is agile not what this actress looks like at all and ty lee is the same fit and strong fast and nimble from being in the circus and also her fighting skills, these two don't look like they can do anything like that. azula as well looks horrible.
I don’t know man I don’t see any problem with these actresses on their looks. If they start participating in action scenes and prove you wrong I certainly hope that happens.
Mai is like the exact opposite of what the character is supposed to look like
nah for real, she chubby as hell
She obeseeeeeeeee
She looks like she ate the cartoon Mai lol
i hate it , 😢 she was like a low cosplayer that picked up somewhere else
Slim, skinny & tall… she just doesn’t fit Mai same w azula its just not it.. 😢
Let's be honest azula was slim, nimble, and in shape in the anime. Why can't she be the same for the live action. Y'all are a bunch of hypocrites. If Aangs actor looked nothing like the anime, then people would've been complaining.
Live action requires good acting skills and not looks alone. Sure they could have found someone close to Azula’s appearance but they might not have the required acting skill or that’s just the actor they have available. It is what is and we just have to accept that it will never 100% accurate. It’s up to you whether you like it or not.
@@KapayaSiame We'll this live action remake was never needed. The original animated show was a masterpiece. Hollywood and their remakes.
How many times are you gonna comment on this one video alone?
@uncleirohsteashop As many times as I want.
@@gurulaghima4272 yeah it wasn’t. But at the end of the day, it’s up to you to watch it or not. Honestly I don’t care about remakes for I’m not the intended audience whoever they are.
Even if you tried to say that their acting is what matters, Azula is not helping in that either, i don't get Azula terrifying vibes
OK and that’s fine if you don’t feel that way totally fair I get it I didn’t say anybody couldn’t criticize that
@@uncleirohsteashop My guy wake up U know this is sh*t the casting sucks.
Yea the acting sucks. Wasn’t intimidated by Azusa at all. The Yuyen archers were more terrifying than she was :’)
@@ReedJacobs Exactly.
She just looks like an angry fat girl after you get her order wrong at macdonalds
About Mai, she looks entirely different, her face is chubby and it obviously makes her different, but the reason why shes a little awkard to look at is because Mai's hairstyle doesn't fit her fache shape that much
Azula looks like a softie, not only physically but in personality too, they made her softer and uhhh, that's not azula at all xd
Somebody wrote there "Mai ate Zuko" 💀🤦♂️
😅
Jesus Christ some people man
😂😂😂😂
@@uncleirohsteashop some people have a good sense of humour?
@@advaithrajendra that's not a good humor
It's not wrong for people to want the actors/actresses playing their favorite originally animated characters to closely resemble the source material, within realistic reason! They did exactly that with Aang, Sokka, and Katara. Why couldn't they have done the same with Mai and Azula (sidenote: even Zuko)? This is not a diss on the actresses themselves, but only the directors' choice in casting. Sure, these girls did a decent job in portraying the personalities of the characters, and I'm sure they'd do a great job in other roles. However, as someone who grew up watching ATLA and loved these characters, I was disappointed that the live action versions of Mai and Azula didn't look as fit, sharp, and menacing. It was a totally different vibe that was frankly off putting to me. This isn't to shame people who are "chubby" or say that the actresses are ugly. They are beautiful in their own rights! But I honestly believe that they would be better fit for different character roles. Is that really such an awful thing to think?
Good comment. People are bullying the girl on her socials over this.
Yeah it’s kinda disappointing, ATLA (original) practically achieved legendary status among cartoons. You would have thought they’d try to go all out into perfecting this after the horrible 2010 film. Not only that but they kinda got rid of many aspects of the original
Zuko's actor is amazing though.
I'm sorry. I don't condone fat-shaming but if you put Mai's animated version side by side with the "Mai" from Netflix at 4:05, the "Mai" from Netlfix looked like she just ate an entire box of Twinkies.
@@Marcus-gw4bb quite retarded of you to say you don't condone it and then do it.
They seem more like Ember Island Players version of the original trio, i honestly think it's going to get much worse when we see them fight.
exactly! 💯
i am sorry , the actresses are fine, but casted wrong, it doesn't feel like you are looking at may , azula and ty lee.... thete are better option to be chosen from
I guess thin Asian actors are too hard to come by
The fat girl
@@avpthegreatHave you ever seen a show made in an Asian country?
Bro, on Instagram someone said "That's Appa"
bruuuh don't say "yip yip" 😢😂
So true.
Yip yip 😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Mai yip yip
"They don't look chubby at all" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
All I want is for Azula to be extra crazy
Might not happen as much in season 1.(azula only appears twice in the original first season, flashback and last episode) but hope for season 2
I would actually prefer her being a bit less crazy or at least get a deeper look into her character (which looks like they're doing). Otherwise, in the cartoon, she appears to be almost a full-on sociopath to me. I had zero empathy for her and didn't really understand why she was crying in the end
@@haraldsbaumanis why she was crying? Well firstly she’s insane, second she was not allowed to come with her father, her friends betrayed her, and katara tied her down in chains….how would you not at least tear up in that situation
even if they do that is ruined in great part, they try to make us feel simpaty for the second socyopath on the series
@@purplenutria1351 the original show did that tho…
3:52 Sir, I think you are highly mistaken about things.
How they act and how they look should BOTH be faithful. This a show adapting existing material.
You always cant have it be perfect bc the cartoon is.. well a cartoon. But they came relatively close if casting Azula and Ty Lee... but they didnt even try with Mai!
Mai's entire personality isnt the hardest to replicate too. Its not like this actress is pulling off a oscar worthy performance.
I think Lily from Modern Family will be good for being mai
@@notsobestie2487oh thats just perfect amazing fan casting didnt even thought of it
There are other factors too, availability, dedication, chemistry with other actors etc.
It's not that different from the casting of Stanley Yelnats in "Holes." In the book, he's described as being overweight.
Azula doesn't look at all like her character.
she looks fine man
@@uncleirohsteashop stop lying. You say “fine” cause you know it doesn’t look like her. It’s okay to point out visual differences.
@@ruvik2724 uh lol no I think she looks fine, sure she might not have that extremely pointed chin but I don’t care about that
@@uncleirohsteashopthe characters are a shell of them selves personality wise. Lol ofcourse the original creators walked away from this. This show is just heavily banking on nostalgia and love for the original . It’s not really good outside of visual effects of the bending
@@uncleirohsteashopI don't think people (at least I am not) saying that the actress looks bad. Imo she just doesn't look like Azula from the cartoon, that's all. And that's my opinion, you have a different one that's alright. We'll see in season 2 how it goes the acting is more important, though even if the acting is bad in s2 it's not the actresses fault it is the directors fault for hiring a wrong actress (not saying that they did that for this character, just making an example).
In the original animation, Mai is the most slim of the gangs, but here she's 😂
Say it
Please
@@adlyalraial520 fatso 🤣🤣
Appa
Body positive🙈
So the casting is fantastic when they find the right actors for Aang katara, zuko etc... but when people critique the actor for Azula, you have a problem.
The reason the casting so far for those characters has been fantastic is because I think they have portrayed the characters very well. I have never once commented on the actual looks or the sharpness of the edges of the face and what not of those characters based off the actors. if you don’t feel like Azula is being portrayed in terms of how she acts through the dialogue so far that is fine and reasonable. You’re not listening to what I’m saying.
@@uncleirohsteashopazula didnt feel like a younger female Ozai at all, she even wanna fight him
@@uncleirohsteashophey Einstein, portraying a character also include the character looks. Not just their demeanor. Which is why we hate the M Night live action. Because the actor doesn't fit the race of the character.
Let's be honest here. She's fat. Azula isn't. There's nothing wrong with saying that
Ty Lee looks and sounds great. Azula and Mai fell a bit flat for me, but I'm hoping their acting improves.
Personally, I think Mai’s disinterested deadpan was nailed perfectly
Mai is the best of the triple and Azula is hard to do so props to the actress keep it up
Lol they all look so fat, far from the original characters .. azula and mai in cartoons have pointy chins, but in live action they look like minecraft lmao
@@mercedesf1fan176of the trio, I like Ty Lee. Her personality is so bubbly.
Ty Lee is hot.
4:04 I'm sorry but I have to completely disagree, they do look chubby af, stop trying to sugarcoat it, this is bad casting in terms of looks. Ofcourse I'm not expecting a 1:1 adaptation but this is so completely off for Mai, I had trouble focusing on her performance cuz of how she looked, she barely resembles Mai, her performance on the other hand felt lackluster, doesn't have that sharp gothic vibe Mai had in the animated series which made her memorable. This live-action version looks like a cosplay more then anything. There's alot of good things the Netflix version got right, however this isn't one of them.
They're too pc to admit that some of the actor and actress doesn't look like the originals at the slightest. We're just gonna say it as it is. Mai's actress is tok fat, I like zukos acting but he's also on the chubbier side and azola lost all of her intimidation the moment they cast the actress.
@@justsomedude2020 IKR also I disagree about Zuko, I would say he's one of the more accurate potrayals we've gotten from the show, just missing abit of that Zuko edge,. Also he's not chubby bruh, Mai & Azula are.
@@justsomedude2020 i think its less so about being chubby (for zuko, he's literally an athletic martial arts pro) but more so that all of these actors have extremely round faces when all of the characters in the cartoon had very sharp features. I simply cant believe there wasnt a single asian actress with sharp features, athletic skills and good acting that coudlve played azula or mai. Zukos looks are not 100% spot on but at least his acting and skills make of for it (i think). why they made his scar so small and faint is another question
With their budget Mai and Azula more likely to be chosen through shady backdoor connection 😂,
Like hell they get their roles because of their acting..
Maybe because the show runners don't think they're that important,
So they xan just put whoever it's.
Netflix you just to post 1 tweet to ask who maybe fit the roles there you can get a bunch of options to choose from.
That is also one way to cook the hype as advertisement for the show.
The least zuko resembles it don’t have to be too similar but similar will be good enough do marvel depicts iron man to be fat because it’s for the audience to have a better reference the first time I see Azula I thought it was a side character not the real azula
bro I don't have anything against chubby girl, but all 3 of them? what the hell
no comment on azula
ty lee is close enough
but mai? not even close
Out of the 3 Ty Lee was spot on or closest at least. The other 2 are just round tomatoes.
Bro they AIN'T chubby. Look up the actors. THEY LOOK FINE!
@@Sugarsweetcutie I'm specifically talking about their face shape, in which I know is genetic and can't be changed easily, and thus they should cast an actress that has a leaner face to better suit Mai (the other 2 are fine)
@@Sugarsweetcutie Cope, maybe not overall but you can't deny that their face looks so round and pudgy, Azula & Mai are supposed to have sharp features.
Somany actresses out there who could have fulfilled the sharp look, too bad Netflix didn't care enough to look around more.
@@kanz1287 Dude it's not just about looks. It's about availability for the role. Dedication for the role. Age. Knowledge. Ethnicity. Attitude. I know you want it to be perfect. But you're over reacting. They're not "SUPPOSED" to have anything. Characters can be made one way and we made another. Mai's wide face honestly matches her moody personality more. And the shape gives her character more personality and more of a fantasy esc. Why are y'all so close minded? THE CASTING IS FINE!
Somebody wrote "the actress should play Appa not Mai"😭💀
Yeah I saw no problem with this scene. I feel like the characters were portrayed accurately. People need to stop giving these young ladies a hard time about their looks.
Literally fat shaming children. Like it’s insane. People are ridiculous. LMFAOO
@@3IRDDYlol they aren’t even chubby they just have round faces
@@talkingweevil3172what I’m saying. They look fine!!! And they capture the spirit of the original character so well!
Facts I just gotta get use to Mai look everything else 💯
@@3IRDDYthe actors are children?
lmfaooo bro don’t be mad at us because we wanted the characters to at least resemble in body structure lmfaoo they legit all 3 got some solid weight on them and so ofc people are calling them fat
Why Mai fat? She supposed be thin and and basically a assassin and athletic af ty lee looks alright bug Mai??? Wtf why?
hopefully she will lose some weight for season 2
@@lalnunpuiafanai9479 hopefully but so far I'm not really into this version I will say its better than shyamalan version but so far I'm not invested or into it and they definitely tried to squeeze soo much in this too
Exactly. So so bad casting.
She's not fat, she just has a wide face. Don't forget that this is a live action, animation characters played by REAL people, actors.
@@eclairlacroix1830 That's kind of the definition of being fat for me. She is wide even outside the face. What does it change that the animation characters are played by real people? Don't tell me that it was not possible to find slightly thinner actresses.
ty lee looks and feels perfect
She’s the only one that does…
I want to see Netflix does the girl who dates Zuko in Earth Kingdom.
@@Jaythesparrow CAP
@@ComedyActionComics They're right the other too don't look nothing like the animated version.
@@meck_missileZuko was SLEEPING on her
Face too round looks almost laughable 😂
Fandom too toxic its almost laughable 😂
It has nothing to do with fat shaming or anything like that… it’s just that they could have found actresses that looked more like the cartoon characters which are a little more angular and wirey.. it doesn’t make you a monster for not feeling like they are a great fit based on their looks… especially since so many of the other characters look VERY similar to thier cartoon counterparts. They are beautiful girls, but they don’t look anything like the characters they are playing.. it’s a fair criticism..
Lookswise, I was off putted by Azula, but I said whatever and moved on. But when I saw Ty Lee and Mai I couldn’t believe it. They look nothing like their cartoon versions and it’s kinda sad.
Mai is dating Zuko. Netflix looks illegal.
What a miscast.
Even cosplayers look better than Mai and Ty Lee.
A character's look and the way the character acts are both part of the character. Why do you think everyone got annoyed that Zuko was Indian, and Katara, Aang, and Sokka were all white in the first live action? Of course the characters looking accurate matters. If only the acting matters then would it be ok to cast men in the roles who can perfectly act like them? Looks do matter. And it of course like you said is a nitpick. Its not like people are saying the show is ruined.
Yeah I mean given the fact that there are probably dozens-hundreds of actresses who look like Azula (pointy chin and all), this is throwing me off but it won’t destroy the show for me
You’re missing the point of what I’m saying I’m talking about in the basis of the context of the criticisms and the harsh words that people are levying at the actresses. We’re specifically talking about really dumb nitpicky details like facial structure. What does this truly have anything to do with how this character will be personified? I’ll give you the answer… nothing.
@uncleirohsteashop of course it has to do with how they are personified. The way a character looks is part of that character. If someone doesn't look like you yet acts like you in front of people who know you they'd still wouldn't feel that person is you. People grow up with characters looking how they do. Of course if an actor playing them doesn't look like them they'd be thrown off by that. Does it mean. The show is ruined? No. But I wouldn't call it a dumb nitpick. I'd call it an obvious flaw. Now should people start insulting the actresses? No I don't think so. But pointing out that an actress doesn't look like the character isn't someone being dumb it's just them using their eyes.
They did mai dirty!
Miss piggy
We really going to sit here and believe that’s zukos love interest
Mai ate mai 😂
@@Bunny11344 FR
@BibirKoi ok, that was not needed
Body shaming people for how they look is absolutely terrible.
But at the same time it is okay to complain if actors don't look even close to the animation.
To me most of them looks perfectly fine but wish some of that could have been better.
This is how I feel about it. If you don't like it that's fine but bullying children online over it is cowardly. The girl playing Mai is 17 years old, people need to calm down
I love how Mai does a sarcastic comment on Zuko being the first in line, then gets a stern look from Azula that causes her to step back and add "...Not that he deserves to be." showing how abusive Azula's relationship is with her "friends", and how much they're secretly scared of her.
THAT'S the kind of characterization that makes me so sure it will be a great series, that gets the characters right
something is not right..... he actually put them side by side .
That stern look from Azula made me laugh a bit. It was the EXCUSE me look😅
Please up the video quality to 4K :)
yes, that's a very basic thing about the animated series that everyone knows about
All of you act as if Mai's entire character arc and personality is so complex.
They should've gotten an actress that looked a little bit more like the show... they pulled through with Ty Lee and Azula ( as close as possible )
It's not like Mai's actress is doing some Oscar level acting. There are dozens of other Asian actresses that can pull of Mai..
Wtf are they thinking bro, Mai isnt mai anymore, she would ate zuko
The main thing here is the Immersion is lessen dramatically because they don't resemble the character at all. I respect that you like them but to us, it just feels weird and a bit off. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who feels this way. When doing adaptation, creators should be ready to respect the source material, and that includes the physical appearance of everything and everyone. Not just for the actors, but also the set, the animals, the props. That's why it made me wonder, how come they managed to replicate everything from the set(omashu, fire nation, wolf cove), and even the animals like appa and momo, but feels like they deliberately failed the casting of OZAI's angels?
People might get mad at me but it is in our nature to judge first on appearance before we even go for the acting part. That's just how it's been ever since, whether you look for acting, personality, or qualifications of a person, you will always judge them first based on their appearance. So Appearance do matter here. It's okay if they don't look the same like how zuko is quite far from the animated version because of his rounded face but at least, for some reason, Dallas still managed to convince me that he is Zuko. Azula's, specially Mai's actresses were not even close to the original characters appearance at all. The only thing going for them is the clothes, remove that and you will not even think about Azula or Mai. Gordon, if you remove his Airbender clothes, I can still see Aang on him. That's how good his casting is.
Yeah I was let down. I know they are young but I figured these girls would have had a stronger appearance and stature. I’m sorry those girls may be good ppl but they were not the best ppl to cast for those roles. Shame on Netflix
Imagine if aang’s live action cast was some tall fat kid with hair. That’s what Mai’s live action is to her anime counterpart. Stop using the excuse of “oH tHiS a LiVe AcTiOn, iTs NoT SuPpOsEd To Be ThE sAmE”
Why are so many characters in live action so...Wide. Both body and face.
Lmfao😂 well said
Casting for them was in 4:3 not 16:9😂
Zuko and Mai 😂😂😂 hilarious
In US is pretty hard to find slim actors.
Plus usually Asians have wider faces.
Because they haven’t been cultivating Asian acting talents. Now they facing problems where the ones with pretty face can’t act on these complex roles
The characters were so well portrayed. What I loved the most is that they look like ACTUAL TEENAGERS, like, in the cartoon they looked like more adult-ish or more late teenager side. But thinking they are around 13-14 yo, i think they really look amazing. I wasn't very sure about Ty Lee and Mai but now I can see why they were choosen for the roles. They really fit their characters.
I'm not sure, but I think at the time of filming, they may have actually been teenagers.
the CGs look so ..... something not right. even the martial art movements look.......... off
@@cupidok2768 the problem I'm seeing more than the cgi is the choreography. Specially with earthbenders. They do the movements but there's no weight in them so it doesn't look right. Their postures aren't firm nor strong enough like they did in the cartoon.
@@cupidok2768I think it looks good though
I think only azula was adult-ish in the cartoon with reason tho. Zuko acted like a edgy teenager, but he had a thousands of reasons to be like that
Mai and azula terrible casting
Thank you for calling those comments out. The casting is fantastic and it is the shallowest form of “criticism”
not if it is fact and true, sorry but they are not in fighting shape and don't look anything like the characters or that they could fight or move like they would need to to portray them. soon as they popped up took me right out of the show to ow this is another inclusive netflix show.
@@nottogood415 then stop being a crybaby and don’t F-in watch it
They look VERY chubby. Cry about it, call it dumb, it doesn't change reality that is extremely obvious and easy to see. But I have question that is much more important than acknowledging this (again), extremely obvious reality. These characters are very acrobatic in the series. How do you think they will change the scenes or how will it look given that specially since Mai looks so chubby?
@@maoatreyu looks and fitness don’t always go hand in hand. There’s also a certain group of people called stunt doubles. You should look it up and see what they do.
@@maoatreyu Looks and fitness do not always go hand in hand, so sorry you think anorexic fitness influencers should always be on camera. Look up stunt doubles, and see what they do.
Asians are generally thinner, it is amazing that the director manage to find 3 chubbies ones all at once.
I feel bad for laughing.
They really picked the chubbiest Asian girls they could find for Azula and Mai😂😂
Be real here, people are gonna comment on their looks and compare them to the animated version. People can dislike the casting because they don't look the part.
They don't look any less chubby than the live action Zuko.
Narrator nuts, you keep on saying kids, they are not kids, The actress who played Mai is 18 years old and for azula the actress is 21 years old. I get it they are good artist, but not perfect for the role, acting and the looks. If they can cast Zuko, aang suki just fine, why they can cast Mai and Azula in a right way. And to those people keep on saying that asians has a round face not all asians has. Most chinese, koreans doesn't have round face, This narrator just can't admit that they are not fit for the role.
I don't understand why you get angry when people want their characters in live action to look more physically similar to how they are represented in the anime. It is the first thing that draws the attention of the public to whom it is directed, who are those who saw the drawing, then comes the second, which is whether their attitudes are in accordance with what has been seen. As for image, it is true that they do not look alike, they look very chubby in the face, you don't like it when someone says that because the actresses will see it?. I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but they expose themselves by being part of a movie, likewise, many media avoid put comments, but your channel is not one of them, and you have to accept their general policies, and it is part of free expression to discuss it. As I said, physically they don't look alike, and in terms of acting I expected the following: 1. Ty Lee, a happy, attractive girl, very innocent, active and flexible, stretching and doing pirouettes every time she could. 2. Mai: A thin girl with a demeanor, very sarcastic and without showing many expressions that show her state of mind, which can be misinterpreted by others as bitter. 3. Azula: This character is special, she is literally a psychopath, very cunning, at first appearing cold and calculating, with an aura that inspires caution, almost showing no feelings, but understanding them and using them against everyone she encounters. oppose, almost seeing people as mere pieces in a game.In my opinion, and from the short glance, Azula fails immensely in it, Ty Lee may be saved, but she still needs to get closer to the character, I would have expected an actress who did rhythmic gymnastics, but well, maybe this actress is, Who knows and it will surprise us, otherwise it will be another fail, and as for Mai, I would also have to see more of her, the time she has been out so far is very short.
You tell him man
YOU TELL HIM!
you are wrong on this one. Peoples appearance do make a impact, and how they act in their lifes also makes an impact on their appearance. And bc we already have certain images to the characters, its obviously normal that its hard to get used to a character that looks completetly different than how we got to know them. I don't think people have to insult these actors, but they have a right to criticise those who casted them. Me personally, I think them looking older and more defined in their faces made it more believable that they are in a time where war is normal and kids have to mature faster. Thats why I dislike katara bc she doesn't resemble (looks wise) the character I know. She looks like a child. The characters in the Og might be considered to be children bc of our worldview but in the past there were no teenagers, there were adults and kids, and 14 year olds were much more mature and considered to be adults, thats why they don't look like 14 year olds today, more like 18 year olds today
Yup. They're chubby. But that's not the worst of it. The acting and directing of this scene were awful. They're just standing there, talking-not showing.
Tylee should be practicing handstands while talking. Mai should have her own target for knife-throwing. And Azula? Ugh. Her acting seems flat and monotone.
I was excited about the series. But now, this scene has me worried.
That's valid. But it's just one scene... and just backstory I bet. They won't even be important characters or more developed characters until later. Also, it's not like live action Tai Lee can be like animated Tai Lee.. people really need to tamper expectations when it comes to character. It's much, much harder to capture quirkiness (handstands or weird facial reactions for example) in live action than animation. Just take it for what it is. It's going ti be different but we shouldn't automatically think that means bad.
They aren’t chubby man sorry they look fine. Also they don’t need to have any of those things happening during the conversation. Sure maybe Ty Lee could be doing headstands but in this case they want to see her do her archery stuff.
@@uncleirohsteashop I see you've been swallowed by the body positivity propoganda. They chubby AF! 🤣
@@YoBrand15 It's the current year. If they can make a dude made out of rubber for One Piece, they can have TyLee do handstands and such.
@@robb.5035 not in the same way as rhe animation though. It'd just look stupid in animation if she's doing it for no reason.
Fat shaming the actresses is scummy, as is making judgments on their appearance and factors like facial structure (which are beyond the actresses' control), but to say that 1) Characterization or Appearance matter as mutually exclusive factors in an adaptation; and 2) that characterization can offset a blunder in adapting appearance which is of this magnitude; is flat out wrong.
Whether or not she looks chubby is up to the standards of the onlookers, but we know Mai is an assassin and meant to be nimble and lean with a body capable of explosive power you wouldn't expect from someone of her stature. That aspect is completely lost, and no amount of characterization can fix that. As much as my views are congruent with yours on the characterization itself, I can't say I think it's a good casting choice.
Facts brother
Nah they look chubby 😂 but no Mai is supposed to be a tall slender girl, and I know she can probably act well but that’s not the characteristics of Mai , I know those are real kids but im blaming the casting not them
The character of wolverine is supposed to be short but they cast that Hugh Jackman who is a really tall guy but that seem to not bother anyone when that was a thing?
@@uncleirohsteashopWhat about this, what about that. Gosh, epitome of whataboutism, you can't even defend that side properly.
@@uncleirohsteashop so you're not mad when the M Night adaptation casted actors that doesn't fit the cartoon? Hypocrite lol 😂
Okay, Azula is actually fine tbh, but Mai!!!?? AYO COME ON!
Azula and Mai are so chubby😂😂😂
I have to disagree on that. The weight of a character does matter because it is part of her personality. Ty Lee is an acrobat, Azula and May are both highly skilled fighters. They dont look like they could fight. That said in real life they dont look chubby. I think the costume design is just off. It feels like they are wearing clothes that you would wear when its minus 20 degrees outside. The clothes are just too puffy. Having sharper and tighter clothes would fit to their personality and make them look more sporty.
The actor for Mai is a little chonky, I actually can’t see Mai and Zuko together. 💀
lmao imagine when the time comes and they realize “wait a minute 💀”
Thank you! I’m so tired of all the shallow comments. It’s getting so out of hand.
Why isn’t aang 5’10” and black? Should be fine if they play him right, correct?
These is the same people that got mad when M Night casted actors that doesn't fit the cartoon looks lol 😂. These people are hypocrite
@@ahmadkhairul337 right. Notice how it mainly happens when someone is attacking a woman’s weight though.
I'm sorry guys these three characters are hard core. Lee is a gymnast, mai is a martial artist and Azula... need I say more. Does not matter how old you are if you land a role like Azula you can at least get in shape. Not saying I'm not going to like the actresses but they can put some effort in.
I don’t think there’s any problem with them I think they look perfectly fine
@@uncleirohsteashopIf that's your opinion... sure why not...
💯 there are so many actresses that try to be thinner or fatter for the role to fit the story
What excuse did they get here?
@notsobestie2487 yeah christian bale starved himself on tuna and apples for the mechinist. Not saying that's the way to go but getting in shape is not rocket science.
Yeah, I'm chubby myself (working on it), I know I would be upset if they give us a chubby Dick Grayson, he is an acrobat so his body has to represent that. Similar to any character that does sports or hardcore activities their physique is going to represent that sport. Like a swimmer or gymnastics body.
None of the three ladies were casted correctly. If they’re trying to have their own perception of these characters then sure. But if they were seriously trying to cast them based on the cartoon then they did so horribly. Yall know they only casted Mai like that cause they wanted to be inclusive 🙄 nothing against the actress, but I hate that this is what they wanna do now. These ladies are supposed to look older, be fit and look badass. None of them give off the aura that their cartoon counterparts did.
Whoever was in charge of casting Mai needs to be fired oh my Jesus 💀
These ladies did a great job with their performances. The only gripe I have is with Netflix for failing to provide Avatar with a budget large enough for high quality costumes and wigs. This franchise deserved better than costumes little better than cheap street-level cosplay.
Mai should be slim.
azula was suppose to be terrifying. not Huggable😂 and Mai. Mai ate zuko.
These three people are supposed to be warriors but they don’t look menacing at all 😂
2:55 This opinion is pretty dumb.
This ain't about nitpicking, would you be okay if Aang is a tall buff black man?
Mai is suppose to be a nimble assasin, if you're saying a chubby person is a good personification of assasin, then you're lying to yourself.
Azula is... Alright, is the most kind compliment I could give her. But I'd say people's protest about her appearance are justified.
Now I agree with you that they may be able to deliver their character pretty well, but you can't possibly be honest to yourself and say netflix could've find a better suited cast for their character.
This is clearly netflix's agenda trying to potray chubby person can also be a badass just like they remove Sokka's sexism in the film.
Agree!
I was actually a bit underwhelmed at first when I found out that Elizabeth Yu was cast because I didn't think she looked menacing or cunning enough to be Azula. She has a very sweet and friendly looking face. But after seeing that clip, I can see why they hired her. Her tone and line delivery is perfectly in line with Azula's, albeit less theatrical but more realistic imo (I think that this makes sense considering its being translated into a live action and it would be strange for her to be delivering her lines the way Grey DeLisle did. It did would be too awkward and over the top). However, I think that it would be interesting for Azula's character to become more and more unhinged throughout the season/s and speak more like the way she did in the animated series. I genuinely wish the best for her and all the actors in the series though, especially the child/young actors. I'm so excited to see it!
Mai:🌝
Miss piggy 🐷
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that is not funny at all @BibirKoi
@@BibirKoiyeah that’s not funny. I completely agree that she shouldn’t be playing mai since she looks nothing like her. But the actor did nothing wrong
"how they look is not how characters act"
Bro why not why not make azula a male then ? Or make Aang 30 ?
Do think if actors manage to do their job so good those wouldn't be a problem? OFCOURSE it's it's a problem if you make slimmest character chubby . people would want to see more accurate portrayed of the characters. And sorry to say this but it includes appearance too.
(Btw I wouod be okay to Azula if she was as calm and fearsome as Animated series but it's not actess fault I guess. Writers should have do better for this case)
Mei ole wide face ahh 😂😂😂 tf were they thinking bro
I'm mainly disappointed in Azula not being Azula. She's just a female Zuko. Azula was supposed to always be cold and calculating, she strived on her father's approval and the father always encouraged her and anything she wanted he let her have, he spoiled her and always made her think she was the best. This portrayal made no sense. It was a problem with the script of course. She loved to hurt little animals and loved hurting anyone that was weak. Ozai never showed any disinterest in her, when he does leave as the Phoenix King and let's her be Fire Lord she becomes hurt that she couldn't go with him.
Why does current media pretend that light, athletic girls don't exist, like in the millions, doing gymnastics, ballet etc? . It's not this unachievable standard... and it's not going to break the show for me, but seriously do these actresses look athletic? They could have cast a paler, slighter Japanese girl to play Mai, clearly the aesthetic would be more accurate. And I'm sure they exist and are decent enough actors. Playing someone disinterested and distant and too cool for things isn't exactly asking for Oscar-winning acting ability. As a support character I would rather they look and act generally the part to play off the bigger characters. When you cast someone physically suspect in a role for someone who is meant to be physically exceptional, it DOES ruin the immersion. Stop pretending that it doesn't... You are deluding yourself for the sake of sparing the actresses feelings, and you know that that's what you're doing.
Doesn't mean people should harass them on social media for the way they look.
Bruhh, saying that the actors who played the character fat because she does not a little bit look like the characters, who is slim and tall, is body shaming? Really people? Just because fans wants a LA adaptations that stay true with the source material, is it really wrong? So being honest is wrong?
Only if you're a dick about it. Nothing wrong with caring about them looking like the character but the people attacking the actors themselves need to get a life.
@@mr.iiconic so? People can have their own opinion, and i have my own opinion, that mai characters is not fat and chubby, if we want to stay true with the source material
@@cakrabuana3271 that's exactly what I just said dude. Read.
Very well said. I liked Ty Lee's actress's character in The Babysitter's Club. Can't wait to see how she does here!
So we just skip azula going to the circus to go get Ty lee
Probably season 2 maybe? If them is gets a second season
Mai in animation: Slim af.
Mai in live action: *Gotta stop at McD drive thru*
It doesn't matter how they act. If they don't look like the character, it ruins the emerson of the show. It's just overall bad casting.
Oh thank goodness I’m not the only one who noticed this. Some people have been absolutely _flaming_ these actresses, specifically Elizabeth Yu, and just making really inappropriate remarks about a girl who was like…14 when she filmed this?
On a more positive note, considering how this is our first look at Azula aside from wordless clips and images (and our first look at Mai and Ty Lee), I am really happy with this clip. I will admit, Elizabeth Yu looks really friendly considering the role she has, but I can really _tell_ that’s Azula. Bravo to her for the acting skills!
(Also Ty Lee and Mai are just portrayed perfectly??? Like, dude????)
Honestly, I'm kinda on board with Elizabeth having a friendlier face than cartoon Azula; if anything, it makes her even more dangerous for looking innocent. Easier for people to underestimate her before she snaps them back.
its not realistic, the actresses should be skinny and athletic
Azula and Mai don't look the part. Deal with it.
@@jimmy-iw3sb and they _are_ athletic. Everyone who was cast for this either has some experience in martial arts or is someone who could easily be taught.
“Athletic” doesn’t necessarily mean “super model skinny”, sweetheart.
@@gigikju9934 Are you dumb? I said athletic AND skinny. I can tell the difference. Anyway, They should be skinny like characters instead of forcing fat actresses in the show for body positivity reasons. I'm absolutely fine with iroh being fat because that's how his actual character was in the show.
They don't make me feel like I'm watching the trio, I don't think more scenes will change anything. Even Tai Lee doesn't feel like anything like the original... Unlike Zuko and Sokka who I can almost close my eyes and feel the original character. Honestly sounds like you trying to force your opinions upon people, on the contrary the fact that you could give these girls this much credit from one scene. Your tapped, no offense brah but that ain't Azula, Lee, and Mai, more like Ember Island Players version.
Wait people are actually judging their appearances?! Grow up get over yourself! As long as they deliver with their acting and performances I’m all in. Like I just can’t believe that. They look great! Anyway, it’s almost here my heart is pounding! So excited!
Nobody cares
After the first episode of this show, I am sorry to say that I was right.
While the show gets the music, bending, and martial arts right, the casting is horrible, the acting is horrible, and people are just standing around like statues as they talk.
I couldn't finish the first episode. So disappointed.
They didn’t get be music right .. they play a tad bit of the original score but most wasn’t the original, I didn’t like that but I agree with everything else u said
In the animation for Mai, you’ll notice she has a focused look, like she is trying to figure something out but hates having to do it. In live action she just looks bored lol
Wow I completely 100 disagree with you. Whoever picked the cast never seen the show and you defending them is funny as hell
Uh huh
Clearly they have watched the show because as far as I watched the kids are giving me some of that persona that the cartoon versions had. I don’t care about the facial features and structure of what they look like.
I can see why the creators dropped out! 😅
Mai is one of my favorite characters. Unfortunately shes not giving it justice.
Absolutely love it! It’s kind of strange how some of the fandom is actively comparing them to their cartoon counterparts. They can’t seem to separate the two, knowing that everything won’t transition the same. These are real human being who are basically children so it’s dead accurate in my opinion.
Being children is not enough. There are other things to consider when choosing characters. Appearance is important and here it is off. The bare truth, no offense to the actresses.
Tell the actress to get it shape. The actress may have gotten the role but they don’t look like the character animated version. Aang, and soma looks perfect
I think it's just hard to take these girls seriously. It's different when it's animated but considering them some type of intimidating threat with this portrayal is difficult. That's how I think they've missed the mark here. The Azula actress just doesn't have that "crazy", unhinged look to her, idk how to describe it properly, that I think the character needs. People like you have got to stop dismissing legitimate criticism just because there's a few loudmouths overreacting.
Azula looks like adopted daughter, Mai so different..
I’m loving their designs can’t wait for 12 AM. We are so close.
Just a few hours away.
@@meck_missileIt’s 12:13! It’s still not out yet tho :/
@@Keebsmcbeebs12am Pacific time
@@Tysurgemeh ohhhhh ok that makes much more sense! Thanks for clarifying!
For me its 3:30pm
But all three of them need to look muscular, athletic, and fit. Like gymnasts. They just look like all of us normal people.
Azula was so boring in that clip
She wasn't supposed to be fun or interesting. Probably wont be until later. She wasn't in the first season in the animated series either.
Azula is a character that people have to grow to feel more as the show goes on
The people criticizing their looks don't seem to realize that they're children and that children have more round faces, not angular. The fact that these actresses have distinct features that make them stand out from each other is a good thing.
hahaahahahava
Mai's face square here
They are chubby though and look bad as the characters imo.
They are not chubby man they look fine you can have a rounder face and not look chubby
Agree - they are too chubby to play these characters...
Azula is the worst mismatch in the movie.
She should have looked like a crazy clever adult fit like a gymnast but in Netflix it's a fat spoiled kid.
It's really not that serious
Fatzula 😂
Feeling that an actor’s looks doesn’t match the character is totally fair for a live action remake. That’s the reason a lot of people didn’t like the ATLA movie. Obviously, it’s not okay to bully the actors as they didn’t make that decision and they’re young. I don’t think it’s fair also that people call those that aren’t pleased with the casting (even if it’s just based on how they look) as all fat shaming, creeps. There’s nothing wrong with how these girls look, they just simply don’t look like the characters, especially Mai and Azula. Let’s stop pretending that they do because they don’t.
it's the "Emily Rudd is too old to play Nami" argument all over again lol
Yeah. And her breasts don't grow from episode to episode by one cup!
I don’t know this reference but I guess I’ll go with it
@@uncleirohsteashop people were mad that the actress playing Nami for the One Piece Live Action a few months ago is 30 and her chacacter is supposed to be 18, just body image shaming, much like this
@@garyoaks8749that's not body shaming what 😂 that's just blatant bad casting. Nami looked like she could be Luffy's mom
Nobody cares bout that OP live action. While it's by far a better live action compared to many other live action films. It still sucks. Honestly anime and cartoons like avatar shouldn't be made into Live Action.
I don't blame or hate the actresses, especially when they are kids, i blame whoever put them in these roles. They did Mai and Azula dirty, they supposed to be fit and fierce warriors with faces full of confidence. They train regularly, they take part in real military operations. But instead in the show we got a minecraft dirt block with a belly and your regular grandma's favorite granddaughter. They got it good with the Avatar, Katara, Sokka, Zuko, Ty Lee, why would they miscast Mai and Azula so badly?
Listen, people have a right to be upset about Azula and Mai's looks since they are portraying characters from a beloved show. It is completely understandable that people want them to look alike. Azula and Mai look NOTHING like the people they are representing. They should look sharp and dangerous, but the show runners have cast full faced actors who don't give of the same vibe. I always thought the girls looked so cool through the series, and Azula has been the crush of many. I can not see this anymore. I always thought the trio should look hot, but their sweet faces don't fit their characters. Stop gaslighting people!
💯 He's crying about people having differing opinions.
"Should look hot"? You realise they're meant to be 14 right?
@@gurulaghima4272 No, he's taking offence to people who are body shaming because it's not a 1:1 recreation, people are literally calling Mai's actress fat just because she's rounder faced.
If you think I’m gaslighting people because I think it’s ridiculous that people have to be dicks about how these actresses look then you’re out of line. It’s one thing to criticize how they are portraying the character versus a dumb asshole take of saying “they look fat” when they don’t look fat at all
@Tamashikusho Don't be a hypocrite they did look hot in the series, and they could look better in the new show.
they did Mai dirty😭😭😭
These girls better turn of their comments on their socials...I think Azula's actress did a great job but hate in which the creators are trying to go with her character. Yes, she's an emotionally abused sociopath with a lot of trauma but we're only realizing this at the end of the show ! One of the main reasons why the shift in the power dynamics during her confrontations with Zuko in Book 2/3 and her Breakdown were so great was due to the fact that up until late in the show she was always portrayed as being in control and one step ahead compared to Zuko ans the Gaang which made her way more intimidating. In this show she kinda feels like another Zuko. And with Mai, I honestly don't care about the casting THAT much as she was just a minor character anyway. But yeah, like Hakoda or Yue imo they could've done better. No offense tho.
It's just that I was always familiar with Mai's sharp features that could puncture the hull of an empire-class Fire Nation battle ship, leaving thousands to drown at sea. I think it gonna take some time for this to rub it in me
(Eng isn't my 1st language)
I think its completely fine to nitpick there looks. Generally people want characters to look the part. Mai do be looking like she had too many of those tarts she had zuko get for her 😂😂😂 it doesnt ruin the character for me but lets be honest
Yea the acting sucks. Wasn’t intimidated by Azusa at all. The Yuyen archers were more terrifying than she was. That’s a problem.
I disagree that characters’ looks don’t matter and pointing that out is bad criticism. Yes, at the end of the day acting matters the most but their appearances still should reflect who the characters are as people. For example Azula is supposed to be extremely athletic, if anything the live action should be even more precise with this than the animated series, and I’m sorry but Azula’s actress in Netfix’ show just isn’t it as opposed to for example Zuko’s actor who for obvious reasons is very athletic - because he actually would need to perform all the martial art scenes and again last time I checked Azula did way more crazier stuff in terms of athleticism than Zuko ever did and yet her actress’ appearance doesn’t really reflect that. Maybe her acting is top notch, still this one piece of the character is missing. Anyway we’ll see how it actually goes in the show.
But who’s to say that she’s not gonna be athletic and look like she’s doing crazy stuff in action? I feel like you’re just saying that and we haven’t gotten enough to see that she will be doing some dope stuff in the action scenes in the future.
@@uncleirohsteashop "But who’s to say that she’s not gonna be athletic and look like she’s doing crazy stuff in action?" - all I'm saying is that she doesn't look athletic right now (maybe she will in the future). It's not the end of the world and at the end of the day she probably won't have many action scenes in this season anyway but this is the situation we have right now and I don't think bringing up her appearance as a concern is inappropriate. But yes, you are right, we need to see the show first.
people easily judge them by their first looks, hopefully, three of them will prove the haters wrong. I still believe that this LA will reach its high potential, can't wait for the full release,
noted: I did attend the 1st episode premiere in Indonesia yesterday, and it's so fcking brutal...
How was it brutal? Are you referring to the live comments from the audience?
@@johnnyy3568 I think he’s referring to what is actually in the episode as far as some of the things that were shown and that we know are coming
@@johnnyy3568 no, I mean my first reaction from yesterday's special screening by Netflix Indonesia, like how many of the reviewers who had a chance to see the screening were reacting on the first episode
they don't look like the characters at all is skinny and nimble trim and lean she is a fighter who is agile not what this actress looks like at all and ty lee is the same fit and strong fast and nimble from being in the circus and also her fighting skills, these two don't look like they can do anything like that. azula as well looks horrible.
I don’t know man I don’t see any problem with these actresses on their looks. If they start participating in action scenes and prove you wrong I certainly hope that happens.