The creators of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko are no longer involved in the planned adaptation of the series’ live action on Netflix.
“Many of you have asked me for updates on the ‘Avatar’ live-action Netflix series,” DiMartino wrote in an open letter on its website early Wednesday morning. “I can finally tell you that I am no longer involved in the project. In June of this year, after two years of development work, Bryan Konietzko and I made the difficult decision to leave production. ”
DiMartino went on to say that when he and Konietzko first signed up to make the series, Netflix was assigned to work with them on their vision for the show. “Unfortunately, things did not go as we had hoped,” he wrote.
‘Look, things are happening. Productions are challenging, ”he continued. “Unintended events arise. Plans need to change. And when these things happen at other points during my career, I try to be an Air Nomad and adapt. I do my best to go with the flow, no matter what obstacle sets in my way. But even an Air Nomad knows when it’s time to cut back on their losses and move on. ”
He also assured fans that he is still involved in the “Avatar” universe, which has seen renewed interest since “The Last Airbender” became available on Netflix, with “Legend of Korra” set to air this week.
‘And who knows? Netflix’s live adaptation of Avatar has the potential to be good, “he wrote. ‘It can be a show that many of you enjoy. But what I can be sure of is that whatever the version ends up on the screen, it will not be what Bryan and I proposed or intended to make. “
He concluded by pointing to the character Iroh of the show, who said: ‘Sometimes life is like this dark tunnel. You can not always see the light at the end of the tunnel, but if you just keep moving, you will come to a better place. “
Netflix did not respond immediately Variationhis request for comment.
The live-action version of the hit animated series Nickelodeon was first ordered from Netflix in September 2018. The animated version aired for three seasons on Nickelodeon from February 2005 to July 2008. The series received widespread acclaim during its run, and aired multiple Annie Awards, Genesis Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Peabody Award. The sequel, ‘Legend of Korra,’ was aired for 2012 seasons for four seasons.
