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Dolly De Leon, Jon Jon Briones in Avatar: The Last Air Bender 2, 3

  • Filipino actress Dolly de Leon and Filipino-American actor Jon Jon Briones joined Netflix's live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender in Seasons 2 and 3, playing Lo and Li and Piandao respectively.
  • Their casting follows the completion of Season 2 filming and the start of Season 3 production on the series that premiered in February 2024 and was renewed for two final seasons in May.
  • De Leon portrays Lo and Li, firebending advised twins serving Princess Azula, while Briones plays Piandao, the White Lotus master swordsman and future mentor to Sokka.
  • De Leon called the role 'a dream come true' and expressed excitement about playing twins, while Briones is noted for his Olivier Award nomination and theatrical work.
  • The additions highlight strong Filipino talent in the series, continuing the adaptation of the original Nickelodeon trilogy into a three-season arc exploring Aang's journey and the Earth Kingdom.
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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
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