Gordon Cormier on secretive auditions before landing 'Avatar' role

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  • Опубликовано: 18 июн 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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Комментарии • 326

  • @Chapa-pa-pa
    @Chapa-pa-pa 3 месяца назад +516

    He sounds so fun in real life. The writing is holding everyone back.

    • @user-hr2cn9bd4u
      @user-hr2cn9bd4u 3 месяца назад +24

      Relax

    • @_____1826
      @_____1826 3 месяца назад +4

      exactly

    • @gaius5901
      @gaius5901 3 месяца назад +28

      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

    • @DarrelTV143
      @DarrelTV143 3 месяца назад +13

      Hmm everyone is saying this but I find the writing very balance. Aang is also goofy sometimes in the series.

    • @codieme
      @codieme 3 месяца назад +9

      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.

  • @xxianmoon
    @xxianmoon 3 месяца назад +210

    He's a big ball of energy 💜

    • @jixer1956
      @jixer1956 3 месяца назад +8

      Just like Aang.

  • @DanDan-fu6sd
    @DanDan-fu6sd 3 месяца назад +217

    This young man knocked it out of the ball park. Wish him lots of success. Loved the show!

    • @TerrellAmari
      @TerrellAmari 3 месяца назад

      No he didn’t

    • @Kanoog
      @Kanoog 3 месяца назад +20

      @@TerrellAmari Grow up - Nobody likes a Hater.... I mean it, nobody likes to be around one.

    • @tovolume
      @tovolume 3 месяца назад +4

      @@TerrellAmari He did it better than the crappy movie

    • @DanDan-fu6sd
      @DanDan-fu6sd 3 месяца назад

      That movie was painful to watch.@@tovolume

    • @Half-blood_edits
      @Half-blood_edits 2 месяца назад

      @@tovolume😅

  • @Ganderlow
    @Ganderlow 3 месяца назад +385

    They need to film season 2 asap. His voice is already beyond Aangs range.

    • @ydn289
      @ydn289 3 месяца назад +25

      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.

    • @AtlCinderella80
      @AtlCinderella80 3 месяца назад +24

      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

    • @DarkR0ze
      @DarkR0ze 3 месяца назад +3

      they can edit their faces, heights, and voice to fit the series

    • @monkeydluffy7735
      @monkeydluffy7735 3 месяца назад +21

      @@DarkR0zetheir changing the timeline so he’ll be older in the show

    • @Sfb396
      @Sfb396 3 месяца назад +3

      they already started actually lol

  • @PureAwesommeness
    @PureAwesommeness 3 месяца назад +28

    The future is bright for this actor! And Netflix is lucky to have him.

  • @athunderbuddy5874
    @athunderbuddy5874 3 месяца назад +34

    I hope this kid stays protected from theh insanity of hollywood. Good soul in him, really enjoyed the adaptation of my favorite childhood story.

    • @Half-blood_edits
      @Half-blood_edits 2 месяца назад

      Yes he has a good soul 😊

    • @Mobile_Gamer707
      @Mobile_Gamer707 Месяц назад

      That’s what I’m saying Hollywood has some crazy background

  • @ponypals100
    @ponypals100 3 месяца назад +57

    He is literally so precious. HE IS AANG

  • @YoelPama
    @YoelPama 3 месяца назад +34

    He is always smiling. So infectious!

  • @chandrawijaya7167
    @chandrawijaya7167 3 месяца назад +19

    His smile is everything

  • @RudieObias
    @RudieObias 3 месяца назад +165

    Avatar: The Last Airbender premiered 19 years ago. No wonder why Gordon Cormier hasn't seen it before he was cast in the role 😅

  • @rios721
    @rios721 3 месяца назад +17

    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 🥳🎉

  • @suhugo9546
    @suhugo9546 3 месяца назад +53

    He is so talented. Congratulations, Gordon!

  • @grace-filledsoul725
    @grace-filledsoul725 3 месяца назад +35

    This kid is going places for sure!

  • @DonPobrePorever
    @DonPobrePorever 3 месяца назад +31

    He is growing up so fast. the voice is changing! I hope they make it up to season 3 with minimal body change!

  • @paraiso4116
    @paraiso4116 3 месяца назад +34

    Aww he did so well 🤧

  • @zareencirce
    @zareencirce 3 месяца назад +62

    Love that he finally embraced fire since Tudum last year 😂

  • @thememaboy
    @thememaboy 3 месяца назад +30

    He's getting tall. we need a season 2 now.

  • @emlnemdn
    @emlnemdn 3 месяца назад +38

    This was such a sweet interview with thoughtful questions. ❤️

    • @rftg1793
      @rftg1793 3 месяца назад

      I agree!

  • @mars2459
    @mars2459 3 месяца назад +17

    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...

  • @hipking23
    @hipking23 3 месяца назад +35

    His voice is deep now

  • @mikayrose2
    @mikayrose2 3 месяца назад +19

    I love this kid. I wish him the best to his career👏

  • @aarmsofsin959
    @aarmsofsin959 3 месяца назад +35

    Netflix we need a season 2 asap..

  • @BethLogan516
    @BethLogan516 3 месяца назад +6

    who knows he will be the next spiderman in the future

  • @MsAkatsuki09
    @MsAkatsuki09 3 месяца назад +131

    They better film season 2 fast...the boy is getting older fast

    • @hotmcfly9247
      @hotmcfly9247 3 месяца назад +18

      @@Killerbeasttit isn’t

    • @scruffd0g193
      @scruffd0g193 3 месяца назад +9

      Time jump.

    • @Killerbeastt
      @Killerbeastt 3 месяца назад

      @@hotmcfly9247 Then you didn’t watch the cartoon show. Because this show is nothing like the original.

    • @Killerbeastt
      @Killerbeastt 3 месяца назад +2

      @@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.

    • @speedy3702
      @speedy3702 3 месяца назад +22

      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.

  • @devanmoran
    @devanmoran 3 месяца назад +29

    he is adorable

  • @chris37v2010
    @chris37v2010 3 месяца назад +26

    I felt that the film fell short showcasing Gordon’s infectious smiles and playfulness as a kid. Anyhow, still a Brilliant show!

    • @tovolume
      @tovolume 3 месяца назад +2

      Your talking about the movie version that fell short, the live action series did where Gordon Cormier did a great job

    • @chris37v2010
      @chris37v2010 3 месяца назад +2

      @@tovolume i meant the new series should’ve shown more of Gordon’s playfulness like the Aang on cartoons

    • @tovolume
      @tovolume 3 месяца назад

      @@chris37v2010 Ah ok

    • @immealldayeveryday9425
      @immealldayeveryday9425 3 месяца назад +2

      Actually think he really embodied his character

  • @rftg1793
    @rftg1793 3 месяца назад +13

    This interview was so wholesome ✨😊

  • @Notofthisworld31
    @Notofthisworld31 3 месяца назад +62

    He's so cute and charming

  • @osvisuals12
    @osvisuals12 3 месяца назад +3

    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.

  • @elgadricchartoen4369
    @elgadricchartoen4369 3 месяца назад +16

    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! ♥️

  • @imams3696
    @imams3696 3 месяца назад +6

    Handsome, and sweety boy . Really2 love this actor❤❤❤

  • @smileyforus
    @smileyforus 3 месяца назад +2

    He's so adorable! and so good with people. He's really funny too. Amazing dude.

  • @ebifirstooo3497
    @ebifirstooo3497 3 месяца назад +3

    This kid wowed me just like the kid in young Sheldon. Good casting.

  • @jaytay4027
    @jaytay4027 3 месяца назад +9

    I actually wanna see more. I love what they did with the show. Even when they did there own thing with it.

  • @elinswan8174
    @elinswan8174 3 месяца назад +6

    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. 😍💖🔥

  • @lightbringer851
    @lightbringer851 3 месяца назад +8

    The producers definitely chose the right person he is the right Aang. congratulations.

  • @SheenMuega
    @SheenMuega 3 месяца назад +3

    He is sooooo cute!!!! Kudos to the casting crew of Avatar!

  • @notme_jeff
    @notme_jeff 3 месяца назад +4

    he was so engaging. loved it

  • @3IRDDY
    @3IRDDY 3 месяца назад +5

    Kids going places. I am super happy and proud of him!!

  • @TM-sn7db
    @TM-sn7db 3 месяца назад +5

    Nice to see of his solo interviews as the main character of Avatar!

  • @dwdl420
    @dwdl420 3 месяца назад +4

    Very refreshing questions! Thank you for being such warm and friendly hosts to Aang aka Gordon 😄

  • @dimsstark4421
    @dimsstark4421 3 месяца назад +3

    the next spiderman in the future ❤

  • @leandrocedrick5338
    @leandrocedrick5338 3 месяца назад +33

    This young Filipino Canadian actor is so charming. He has this magic.

    • @ElamakDangga
      @ElamakDangga 3 месяца назад +4

      Canadian Actor

    • @BeaklaTV
      @BeaklaTV 3 месяца назад +4

      His half Filipino ​@@ElamakDangga

    • @ElamakDangga
      @ElamakDangga 3 месяца назад +3

      @@BeaklaTV No Like Canadian Actor but He is Filipino Descent

    • @jg3068
      @jg3068 3 месяца назад +1

      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 --

    • @graceleev
      @graceleev 3 месяца назад +2

      @@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.

  • @Rachel-Manzo
    @Rachel-Manzo 3 месяца назад +4

    love this for him!!! His was so great as Aang. Proud where his career takes him! 😊

  • @maeganjames2490
    @maeganjames2490 3 месяца назад +2

    He is so adorable ! I love him ❤😊

  • @MminaMaclang
    @MminaMaclang 3 месяца назад +6

    He said SkyTrain like a real VanCity kid 😂

  • @jaebi67
    @jaebi67 3 месяца назад +33

    thats mah cousin yip yip

  • @goodone7385
    @goodone7385 3 месяца назад +12

    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

  • @rhionysmael135
    @rhionysmael135 3 месяца назад +8

    Gordon’s face is refreshing to watch. do you agree?

  • @meichai271
    @meichai271 3 месяца назад +15

    Adorable!

  • @onikaconstantine8861
    @onikaconstantine8861 3 месяца назад +7

    Adorable! ❤

  • @Taboodie_
    @Taboodie_ 3 месяца назад +6

    His voice is getting deeper😭😭 season 2 please

  • @drewphilsia
    @drewphilsia 3 месяца назад +1

    He did so well! Can’t wait to see what the future holds for him. It’ll be bright for sure 😃💯🔥

  • @christeenjames9163
    @christeenjames9163 3 месяца назад +32

    Air,Water,Earth,Fire

  • @yohanhusei14
    @yohanhusei14 3 месяца назад +2

    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! 😊

  • @HealTheWorld898MV
    @HealTheWorld898MV 3 месяца назад +3

    Good luck Gordon with your Avatr Friends. Waiting for two seasons to come

  • @hotspot930
    @hotspot930 3 месяца назад +8

    Netflix needs to film the season 2 now.

  • @neildorado8735
    @neildorado8735 3 месяца назад +10

    Filipino-Canadian 🇵🇭❤🇨🇦

  • @tammieyoung2929
    @tammieyoung2929 3 месяца назад +1

    I loved the Last Air Bender. I really hope that they do a second season.

  • @Snubol
    @Snubol 3 месяца назад

    He is so adorable!!

  • @Lakerfanforlife
    @Lakerfanforlife 3 месяца назад +25

    He's giving me Daniel Radcliffe vibes

    • @EmelyPhan
      @EmelyPhan 3 месяца назад +1

      Hopefully, he doesn't have a similar problem Daniel had.

    • @jixer1956
      @jixer1956 3 месяца назад +1

      @@EmelyPhanWhat problem?

    • @Luavyy
      @Luavyy 3 месяца назад +1

      @@EmelyPhan i truly hope people protect this boy honestly, being a child star is really bad

    • @gentle_singularity
      @gentle_singularity 3 месяца назад

      @@jixer1956Alcohol

  • @GraceCristobal-mx3tm
    @GraceCristobal-mx3tm 3 месяца назад +1

    GORDON WE LOVE YOU FROM THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭

  • @CarlYoungII
    @CarlYoungII 3 месяца назад +3

    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.

  • @Muzamin
    @Muzamin 3 месяца назад +2

    He did a great job 👏

  • @mariapalanca223
    @mariapalanca223 3 месяца назад +1

    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🙏😇🥰

  • @ManteyAzani-in8pn
    @ManteyAzani-in8pn 3 месяца назад +1

    I can't believe this is really happening What a show!It literally made my childhood

  • @michaelg.bernabe9641
    @michaelg.bernabe9641 3 месяца назад +2

    So charming

  • @tovolume
    @tovolume 3 месяца назад +2

    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

  • @grungekookie3298
    @grungekookie3298 3 месяца назад +6

    He’s such a cutie!❤😂

  • @korablina8310
    @korablina8310 3 месяца назад +5

    It's funny how Gordon feels more like Aang in the interviews than in the actual show.
    The writers did us dirty

  • @Idol-Kita-Eh
    @Idol-Kita-Eh 3 месяца назад +6

    They should film back to back. He’s going to grow up

    • @AtlCinderella80
      @AtlCinderella80 3 месяца назад

      Why would they, 😕 they don't know if the show would be a hit or not

  • @iamtaqui
    @iamtaqui 3 месяца назад +2

    Him and walker scobell🙌🏾💕

    • @stargirIll
      @stargirIll 19 дней назад

      What does this mean

  • @YankeeDoodle_08
    @YankeeDoodle_08 3 месяца назад +6

    Imagine saying "I'm friends with the avatar" lol

  • @silvialee9996
    @silvialee9996 3 месяца назад

    I love his smileeee

  • @eugeneblake9514
    @eugeneblake9514 2 месяца назад +1

    He is gonna be a big big Star

  • @kingofpopbts2080
    @kingofpopbts2080 3 месяца назад +7

    This kid is cute. He plays Aang quite well.

  • @Morigan20003
    @Morigan20003 3 месяца назад +2

    Future is bright in this kiddo🎉

  • @mariellacerna8998
    @mariellacerna8998 3 месяца назад +3

    We need season 2

  • @WisdomOnuegbu
    @WisdomOnuegbu 19 дней назад

    That's amazing

  • @samjane6267
    @samjane6267 3 месяца назад +1

    I loved the live action version.

  • @Notyourtypicalgirl_
    @Notyourtypicalgirl_ 3 месяца назад +1

    Gordon is so adorable Aang❤

  • @chubidelrosario4417
    @chubidelrosario4417 3 месяца назад

    They have to be shooting the 2 nd season because he's growing up so fast and his voice is changing already

  • @Nargon46
    @Nargon46 3 месяца назад

    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!

  • @ybron1486
    @ybron1486 3 месяца назад

    Oh! Gordon... you're an awesome kid!

  • @44zeex
    @44zeex 3 месяца назад

    Over 2 decades ago? I am old!!!

  • @AvatarRuko
    @AvatarRuko 3 месяца назад +6

    Did one of the interviewers just said "yip yip" at 4:28??

  • @sjoo8
    @sjoo8 3 месяца назад +1

    His voice has gotten deeper FAST

  • @ZacharyRodriguezVlogs
    @ZacharyRodriguezVlogs 3 месяца назад +2

    Would anyone recommend the series?

  • @michaelbilgen2976
    @michaelbilgen2976 14 дней назад

    So cute!

  • @albertfrinice3386
    @albertfrinice3386 3 месяца назад +2

    He is Canadian Philippines ❤❤

  • @Itstonytime77
    @Itstonytime77 3 месяца назад

    I love that hes a secret Fire Bender in real life lol

  • @yassylola2377
    @yassylola2377 3 месяца назад

    He so cute his voice is getting deeper

  • @lile3267
    @lile3267 3 месяца назад

    I enjoyed the show and all the actors. The one thing I will say is that the writers said they were aiming for a game of thrones audience and some of these actors do seem a bit Disney like. For example, the girl that played katara was awesome but if u were aiming for a GOT audience, u should have probably put a baddy there instead of a cute lil sweet heart. And the same for the playing zoku. He's really small lol, they should have had someone more Brandon Lee like.

  • @louisehelgesson5471
    @louisehelgesson5471 3 месяца назад

    They need to film season 2 FAST, before he grows up!

  • @funvids4876
    @funvids4876 3 месяца назад +2

    He reminded me of a young Shia LaBeouf...

  • @JesusWarriorBush
    @JesusWarriorBush 3 месяца назад +5

    Lot's of Real Love NBC 🇺🇲🌹🇺🇲💯💯💯🤓💍💍

  • @mariapalanca223
    @mariapalanca223 3 месяца назад

    Season 2…season 2 now🥰

  • @cheryll8008
    @cheryll8008 2 месяца назад

    He is soo soo cute

  • @jeffreybower5959
    @jeffreybower5959 3 месяца назад

    season 2 is on the way and i want to know how many seasons will there be!!??

    • @Kannah22
      @Kannah22 3 месяца назад +1

      3 seasons just like the original right?

  • @arys.4
    @arys.4 3 месяца назад

    his voice is already deeper!