Over the last few years, fans of the beloved Avatar: The Last Airbender series have been excited about the return of this legendary show. The upcoming film that will continue Aang’s journey has caused much hype among fans, who are patiently waiting every day for news about the production to be revealed.

Today has proven to be their lucky day, as the team behind the movie has recently confirmed that the new voice actor for the iconic Prince Zuko has been selected. The new Fire Lord will be brought to life by none other than Steven Yeun, famous for his work on The Walking ᴅᴇᴀᴅ and Invincible.

Zuko’s New Voice Actor Has Finally Been Revealed

Steven Yeun Is Ready To Bring Honor to the Role

Over the last few years, fans of one of history’s most revolutionary cartoons, Avatar: The Last Airbender, have been waiting for the next entry in the series to be released. Back in February 2021, a new feature film set in Aang’s timeline was announced, promising to be the adventure audiences had been expecting for decades.

While details about the production of this upcoming project are few, the team behind the movie shocked fans by revealing the actor who will bring back Prince Zuko. The legendary Blue Spirit is no longer a teenager, so a new and more mature voice was needed for the imposing Fire Lord.

As such, the beloved actor Steven Yeun, famous for portraying Glenn in the biggest 2010s TV show, The Walking ᴅᴇᴀᴅ, and bringing Invincible‘s тιтular protagonist to life, has been chosen for this role. The Avatar community reacted quite positively to this news, claiming that Yeun was a perfect fit for this adult version of Aang’s close friend and confidant.

What Will Be Zuko’s Role During This New Adventure?

Little Is Known About the Film’s Plot

Despite the mᴀssive hype caused by this upcoming project, not many details about Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s new film have been released. Fans are aware that the movie will take place several years after the ending of the original series, depicting the cast as young adults living in a new, peaceful era.

Many fans expect the story to reveal what happened to Aang and his friends after defeating Fire Lord Ozai and stopping the war between the Nations. Although not yet confirmed, the movie may tell the story of Republic City, the capital of the world and Aang and Zuko’s biggest gift to the world.

Zuko’s role during the film is almost guaranteed to revolve around bringing order to a chaotic Fire Nation and restoring the good name of his homeland to the rest of the world. Fans can prepare for this thrilling adventure by reading the amazing Avatar: The Last Airbender comics, which will be vital to understanding the upcoming film.