Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender: Dallas Liu Posts Emotional Note Recounting His Time as Zuko

Avatar: The Last Airbender has been hitting it big with Netflix ever since the live-action series had its debut last month, and Dallas Liu shared an emotional letter following his official debut as Zuko! Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has introduced fans to new live-action takes on characters from the classic Nickelodeon animated series. While there has been a ton of debate among fans about some of the changes to the original’s material, one thing that many fans agree on is that Dallas Liu is a major standout thanks to his portrayal of Zuko in the new series. 

With Avatar: The Last Airbender now taking over Netflix around the world, Dallas Liu took to Instagram to share an emotional note with fans reflecting on his experience. “[H]i everyone, [I] apologize for my late post! [A]ll of my emotions and thoughts have been quite difficult to articulate regarding this post. [T]here is so much [I] want to say, however [I] don’t even know if what [I] say will convey how much everything has changed for me since [I] became apart of the journey that is [Avatar: The Last Airbender],” Liu’s message began. 

Dallas Liu Reflects on Zuko’s Debut

“[T]he past 3 years of my life have been overflowing with gratitude for those that provided me with this opportunity and for those [I’ve] been able to work alongside. [W]hen first working on this project, [I] was terrified of opening up my heart to these lovely people,” Liu continued. “[T]o put it simply, [I] only wanted to focus on my work and nothing else for [I] was scared of being distracted and losing sight of what [I] thought was most important to me. [B]ut [I] quickly learned that my heart wouldn’t allow me to do that. [D]ay by day i found myself wanting to love and support everyone because that’s how they all treated me from the very start.”

Liu then elaborated with, “[A]nd so in an instant, within the first month of shooting, [I] embraced it all. [I] felt that [I] truly learned how to improve as a better human being. [I] was given so much knowledge, wisdom, and love throughout all of this that i’m not sure i’ll ever be able to repay anyone for what they’ve done for me. [A]nd so [I’d] like thank every single person that was apart of making this show, because if it weren’t for all of you, [I] wouldn’t be able to stand here today as the person that [I] have grown to become.”

Liu ended his message with, “[N]ow, there is still an infinite amount of room for growth, but [I] hope [I]’ve made those who knew me at the start of this process proud. [Paul Sun-Hyung Lee] and [Ian Ousley], thank you for allowing me to lean on your shoulders when [I] needed them. [Y]our guys’ companionship everyday gave me so much strength. [T]o all of those [I] was not able to mention, your long lasting affection is not forgotten. [M]ay all praise be to the lord himself. [T]hank you for reading. [I]t feels so cool to say this lol, but ALL 8 EPISODES OF AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX!”

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