Overview

• Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender has been renewed for Seasons 2 and 3, with production for Season 2 already underway.
• Miya Cech, who portrays Toph Beifong, shared that her version of the character will be slightly older than the 12-year-old animated original.
• The live-action Toph will also be depicted as more feminine, a creative choice aimed at humanizing the character for a modern audience.
• Cech consulted with Michaela Jill Murphy, the original voice actor for Toph, to align on a shared approach to the character’s portrayal.
• Fan reactions to the changes have been mixed, with some expressing concerns over the departure from Toph’s tomboyish traits in the animated series.