Summary
Diana Tsoy, who played Toph in anAvatar: The Last Airbenderfan film, has confirmed she won’t be portraying the character in season 2 of Netflix’s live-action series, explaining the casting process for the show. Tsoy previously portrayed the blind Earthbender in a 2022 fanmade concept trailer for the character. Since then, there has been speculation online that she would be portraying her inAvatar: The Last Airbenderseason 2. However, nothing had been confirmed by Netflix, nor was it revealed whether she was being considered for the role.
Now,Tsoyhas posted a video confirming she will not be playing Toph in Netflix’sAvatar: The Last Airbenderdespite her fan film role, explaining the casting process for the series.
In the video,she explains how she has been pursuing the role since 2021, when season 1 of the show was being filmed. Ultimately, though, she didn’t end up getting the role, but hopes viewers will still support seasons 2 and 3 for whichever actor was chosen to be the young Earthbender.
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Her Actor Has Yet To Be Confirmed
Tsoy’s pursuit of Toph for so long makes her not getting the role a major disappointment, especially given how popular her 2022 test footage was when it found its way online. As of writing, it’s unclear who will be joining theAvatar: The Last Airbendercastas the Blind Bandit, nor how she will appear in the series. Sinceseason 2 is expected to be a remixed rendition of Book Twofrom the original series, though, her appearance will likely coincide with the characters going to Gaoling.
Since Tsoy won’t be the one to portray Toph,the introduction of the new actor needs to reflect the character’s sensibilities as they’re presented in the original animated series.Although it’s unclear how she’ll be introduced, and whether she’ll be just as snarky and comedic as the source material, the live-action series can still introduce her in a way befitting her role in the story. SinceAvatar: The Last Airbenderseason 1 endedwith a mostly faithful adaptation of the final episodes, her introduction can feel familiar, even if it’s remixed.
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Although it’s disappointing news that Tsoy won’t be portraying Toph inAvatar: The Last Airbender, her rally of support for whoever does get the role shows she’s still taking the news positively. It also means the creative team may have their own vision for the character that requires a different actor, something that will likely grow clearer when the actor is announced. Since there’s plenty of time before season 2 arrives, though, speculation about who will play Aang’s Earthbending teacher is all that remains.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
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Avatar: The Last Airbender follows a young boy, the Avatar, who embarks on a quest to master the four elemental powers. Tasked with saving a world engulfed in war, he must confront a relentless adversary determined to thwart his mission.
