Netflix has a number of shows currently in development and even more in the pipeline. However, for almost five years and after many controversies, there is only one show that fans are eagerly waiting for, and that is Avatar: The Last Airbender. First announced in 2018 the show is the live-action adaptation of the highly popular Nickelodeon Original animated series. And for many years, there were no updates about the show.

But in 2022, the show officially began production and started shooting. Subsequently, updates started pouring in like the episode length, huge budget, and even casting of pivotal roles. And now, weeks after production has officially wrapped, another casting update of a highly important character has been revealed. Want to know which character it is and who is playing it? Then keep on reading.

Avatar: The Last Airbender gets its newest addition to Team Azula

Ty Lee has been cast in Netflix’s planned live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Momona Tamada was cast as Lee in the forthcoming series, according to @AvatarNews_, and she has already finished filming Season one. The actress is most known for playing Claudia Kishi in The Babysitters Club. She also played younger versions of Lara Jean and Kimiko Miyashiro, aka The Female, in To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You and The Boys, in that order.

Get to know Ty Lee

Lee is a vital ally of the Fire Nation’s Princess Azula, first appearing in Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, Episode 3, Return to Omashu, and is noticeably more cheery and easygoing than her companions. Furthermore, the character is capable of Chi-blocking, a formidable technique that allows her to momentarily deprive Benders of their powers. Olivia Hack played Lee in the original series.

The second major change from the original series

Since Ty Lee’s appearance is much later in the show, Momona’s casting proves that the live-action adaptation will surely take a few turns from the original. This comes after the casting call for Avatar Kuruk, who also appears later in the show. How much has Netflix changed the original story? We will have to wait and see.

Meanwhile, in the comments, let us know your thoughts about the casting decision.