News culture To play this character in “Avatar” on Netflix, this actor agreed to a stunning transformation
This Netflix adaptation of the famous animated film 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. Although this type of production is not particularly appreciated by subscribers, the authors often take the liberty to adapt to the format of the series. However, the Scarlet platform is characterized by offering high-quality programs. This is the case with the adaptation of One Piece, which left no one dreaming when the first images were revealed. However, most fans were pleasantly surprised by the meticulous production, which is quite an achievement. Netflix has actually managed to adapt Eiichiro Oda’s work with its ultra-rich universe and extravagant characters.
The streaming service did not want to stop there, but recently presented its new adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender”. This animated series, which was popular on many TV channels aimed at young people, was entitled to a theatrical version back in 2010. Unfortunately, M. Night Shyamalan’s work failed to impress fans. They were therefore pleased to discover a new adaptation in series form. Within a few days, this production reached 18.5 million views and rose to first place in the ranking of the most popular series.
Did you know that a 39-year-old actor is playing a 112-year-old character? It is Utkarsh Ambudkar made famous by 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. To ensure that even his fans wouldn’t recognize him, he had to undergo makeup for over six hours using prosthetics and other tricks to simulate an aged appearance. He also shared on his Instagram account its transformation into an extravagant 100-year anniversary, where you can see the different phases of this process. Given the positive feedback on this series, it seems that the actor’s patience and unforgettable performance have been rewarded.
