News culture To play this character in Avatar on Netflix, this actor agreed to undergo a stunning transformation
Publié le 08/03/2024 à 17:00
Share :
This Netflix adaptation of the famous cartoon has completely transformed one of its actors. Even his fans don't recognize him!
Netflix and adaptations
It's no secret that Netflix loves producing adaptations. While this type of production is not particularly appreciated by subscribers, since liberties are often taken on the part of the writers to conform to the format of the series. However, the scarlet platform has stood out by offering quality programs. This is the case of the adaptation of One Piece, which did not make anyone dream when the first images were revealed. However, most fans were pleasantly surprised by the careful production, which is quite a feat. Netflix has indeed succeeded in adapting the work of Eiichiro Oda with its ultra-rich universe and its extravagant characters.
Far from wanting to stop there, the streaming service recently unveiled its new adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. This animated series, which was popular with many television channels aimed at young people, was already entitled to a cinematographic version in 2010. Unfortunately, the work of M. Night Shyamalan did not convince fans. They were therefore delighted to discover a new adaptation in series form. In just a few days, this production reached 18.5 million views and rose to first place in the rankings of the most popular series.
Did you know that a 39 year old actor plays a 112 year old character? It is Utkarsh Ambudkar who became known for My First Times on Netflix. The latter is unrecognizable in his role as King Bumi, a particularly eccentric character who rules Omashu, in the Earth Kingdom. So that even his fans wouldn't recognize him, he had to be made up for more than six hours with prosthetics and other tricks to simulate an aged appearance. He also shared his transformation into an extravagant centenarian on his Instagram account, where it is possible to see the different stages of this process. Given the positive feedback from this series, it seems that the actor's patience and memorable performance have been rewarded.
About Netflix
Tutorial
Netflix: here is the method to add a missing film on the platform
News culture
Netflix is hiding things from you, here's a secret menu to unblock hundreds of movies and it's legal
News culture
Tired of paying for Netflix, Amazon and Disney+? Here are 8 free… and legal alternatives!