Gordon Cormier on secretive auditions before landing 'Avatar' role
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- čas přidán 4. 05. 2024
- Fourteen-year-old actor Gordon Cormier joins TODAY to talk about his role in the hit Netflix series “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” He breaks down how he had to go through an arduous bootcamp and shave his head. "The stunts are a lot of fun though, that's my favorite part," he says. He also shares how he balances school and work.
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He sounds so fun in real life. The writing is holding everyone back.
Relax
exactly
The writing and directing could do some work but it shows a lot of promise and what it does good, does so in greatness
The colors, fight scenes, bending, visuals are all so amazing
Hmm everyone is saying this but I find the writing very balance. Aang is also goofy sometimes in the series.
The writing is great imo, the changes they did made sense; sometimes even better like the background of Zuko’s crew. Game of thrones made even more changes from the book than avatar did and it was still great aside from the last season.
He's a big ball of energy 💜
Just like Aang.
They need to film season 2 asap. His voice is already beyond Aangs range.
Yeah I was like wow he's grown a lot ..
And I've read that they will make changes to original storyline to accommodate the aging of all the actors for possible season 2 and 3.
Idk how it'll turn out but hopefully it won't disappoint.
It can be written into the script, its beyond anyone's control that he will age. And they can't film all three episodes that's fast without knowing if it will be successful
they can edit their faces, heights, and voice to fit the series
@@DarkR0zetheir changing the timeline so he’ll be older in the show
they already started actually lol
This young man knocked it out of the ball park. Wish him lots of success. Loved the show!
No he didn’t
@@TerrellAmari Grow up - Nobody likes a Hater.... I mean it, nobody likes to be around one.
@@TerrellAmari He did it better than the crappy movie
That movie was painful to watch.@@tovolume
@@tovolume😅
The future is bright for this actor! And Netflix is lucky to have him.
Yeah 😊
He is literally so precious. HE IS AANG
Yeah! Precious indeed! :)
I hope this kid stays protected from theh insanity of hollywood. Good soul in him, really enjoyed the adaptation of my favorite childhood story.
Yes he has a good soul 😊
That’s what I’m saying Hollywood has some crazy background
He is always smiling. So infectious!
Avatar: The Last Airbender premiered 19 years ago. No wonder why Gordon Cormier hasn't seen it before he was cast in the role 😅
I was born after it aired and saw it.
His smile is everything
He is awesome! So humble and down to earth! I loved the series. I'm a crazy fan of the animated series! It's amazing 🥳🎉
He is so talented. Congratulations, Gordon!
He's getting tall. we need a season 2 now.
Love that he finally embraced fire since Tudum last year 😂
This kid is going places for sure!
He is growing up so fast. the voice is changing! I hope they make it up to season 3 with minimal body change!
Aww he did so well 🤧
His voice is deep now
Netflix we need a season 2 asap..
I love this kid. I wish him the best to his career👏
he's such a ball of sunshine. i hope he does well and goes far with his acting career. the child actors fr Harry Potter comes to mind...
Yes! ❤
he is adorable
This was such a sweet interview with thoughtful questions. ❤️
I agree!
Handsome, and sweety boy . Really2 love this actor❤❤❤
He's so adorable! and so good with people. He's really funny too. Amazing dude.
This interview was so wholesome ✨😊
who knows he will be the next spiderman in the future
They better film season 2 fast...the boy is getting older fast
@@Killerbeasttit isn’t
Time jump.
@@hotmcfly9247 Then you didn’t watch the cartoon show. Because this show is nothing like the original.
@@hotmcfly9247 They got the visuals correct but that`s all. No one is acting like them selfs from the original and to top that off they butchered the stroy and lore.
I think the boy getting older actually works better the story. The whole love story between Aang and Katara will feel less weird with the actors being older.
The producers definitely chose the right person he is the right Aang. congratulations.
He's so cute and charming
I actually wanna see more. I love what they did with the show. Even when they did there own thing with it.
This kid wowed me just like the kid in young Sheldon. Good casting.
This boy is perfect as Aang. Gordon, be proud of yourself cause you did a great job. I hope i'll see you again in season 2. 😍💖🔥
His personality and charming charisma will one day land him the role of the next Spiderman. Peter Parker's role will be like a walk in the park for him.
I felt that the film fell short showcasing Gordon’s infectious smiles and playfulness as a kid. Anyhow, still a Brilliant show!
Your talking about the movie version that fell short, the live action series did where Gordon Cormier did a great job
@@tovolume i meant the new series should’ve shown more of Gordon’s playfulness like the Aang on cartoons
@@chris37v2010 Ah ok
Actually think he really embodied his character
Wow, I am a big fan of the original animated series, and I loved the Netflix adaptation. I've watched it already few times, and it's amazing! I fell in love with this beautiful series. Fantastic live-action adaptation! I can't wait for the next season! Love the action, adventure, drama, the emotional twist, it brought me to tears, the fantasy, and comedy-all in one! Amazing cinematography, amazing special effects, those animals, spirit animals just amazing, and their powers. The visuals look great and the backgrounds look fantastic! I love their costumes, which are very detailed, elaborate, and very impressive! It definitely paid homage to the original. They're all amazing! Gordon is a brilliant, fantastic actor for his young age, and he is so cute; he has a million-dollar smile too. Dallas is a versatile actor, he's amazing actor. Kiawentiio and Ian are amazing too. Paul, and Daniel are very good too. I love the casting, I love the characters, they all did a great job. Congratulations! This is the best live-action adaptation! ♥️
He is sooooo cute!!!! Kudos to the casting crew of Avatar!
Very refreshing questions! Thank you for being such warm and friendly hosts to Aang aka Gordon 😄
Nice to see of his solo interviews as the main character of Avatar!
he was so engaging. loved it
love this for him!!! His was so great as Aang. Proud where his career takes him! 😊
Kids going places. I am super happy and proud of him!!
His voice is getting deeper😭😭 season 2 please
Filipino-Canadian 🇵🇭❤🇨🇦
Air,Water,Earth,Fire
He is so adorable ! I love him ❤😊
Gordon’s face is refreshing to watch. do you agree?
thats mah cousin yip yip
This young Filipino Canadian actor is so charming. He has this magic.
Canadian Actor
His half Filipino @@ElamakDangga
@@BeaklaTV No Like Canadian Actor but He is Filipino Descent
check interview in the Philippines he said “ I AM BACK TO MY MOTHERLAND , FILIPINO RIGHT HERE!!” HIS MOM is FILIPINA HE HAS THE BLOOD OF FILIPINO . HE VISITED PHILIPPINES THRICE . HE LIKES FILIPINO CUISINE , HE ADMIT HE IS A FILIPINO END --
@@jg3068 Chill. It doesn't change the fact that he was born and raised in Canada. He wouldn't be getting these kinds of opportunities in Philippines.
the next spiderman in the future ❤
Adorable!
He said SkyTrain like a real VanCity kid 😂
Gordon did his homework... He's really Aang! I just hope in the next season the add the goofiness of Aang which Gordon also naturally has... LF for SEASON/BOOK 2
Adorable! ❤
Netflix needs to film the season 2 now.
He did so well! Can’t wait to see what the future holds for him. It’ll be bright for sure 😃💯🔥
Him and walker scobell🙌🏾💕
Love the show, love Gordon as Aang, love every casts, love the story and would love for season 2 to come as soon as possible! 😊
It's funny how Gordon feels more like Aang in the interviews than in the actual show.
The writers did us dirty
yep
I loved the Last Air Bender. I really hope that they do a second season.
He’s such a cutie!❤😂
Avatar The Last Airbender live action series is now #1 in the top ten TV shows in Netflix and also in #1 popularity ranking in IMDb
Good luck Gordon with your Avatr Friends. Waiting for two seasons to come
He did a great job 👏
He is so adorable!!
Good luck Gordon and please stay as sweet as you are! Don’t ever change and don’t do bad habits that can ruin your future. God bless🙏😇🥰
He is gonna be a big big Star
Aww he's growing so fast! If there is a Season 2 it will be quite different from the way we remember Aang from the debut Season.
So charming
GORDON WE LOVE YOU FROM THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭
We need season 2
I can't believe this is really happening What a show!It literally made my childhood
I love his smileeee
I loved the live action version.
He's giving me Daniel Radcliffe vibes
Hopefully, he doesn't have a similar problem Daniel had.
@@EmelyPhanWhat problem?
@@EmelyPhan i truly hope people protect this boy honestly, being a child star is really bad
@@jixer1956Alcohol
Future is bright in this kiddo🎉
He is Canadian Philippines ❤❤
Gordon is so adorable Aang❤
Imagine saying "I'm friends with the avatar" lol
This kid is cute. He plays Aang quite well.
If they get a second season I hope the writing rises to his level of energy and enthusiasm. The script let everyone down. But the stunts and bending were awesome!
They should film back to back. He’s going to grow up
Why would they, 😕 they don't know if the show would be a hit or not
Season 2…season 2 now🥰
Lot's of Real Love NBC 🇺🇲🌹🇺🇲💯💯💯🤓💍💍
Did one of the interviewers just said "yip yip" at 4:28??
Over 2 decades ago? I am old!!!
Oh! Gordon... you're an awesome kid!
They have to be shooting the 2 nd season because he's growing up so fast and his voice is changing already
His voice has gotten deeper FAST
To anyone wondering! Netflix version of the story will have time skips to allow the actors to age. The deadline of the comet has been removed.
Would anyone recommend the series?
Perfect casting for this young man as Aang
He is so cute 😍
They need to film season 2 FAST, before he grows up!
I love that hes a secret Fire Bender in real life lol
He’s the perfect aang
He so cute his voice is getting deeper
Skytrain!! Repping Vancouver
Gordon represent
🇵🇭🇨🇦✨🌬️💨🧘♂️ Avatar...🛹
season 2 is on the way and i want to know how many seasons will there be!!??
3 seasons just like the original right?