Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has finally cast Toph Beifong. However, their choice proves that despite claiming to be a diverse and inclusive platform, they prefer to bait their audiences rather than be true pioneers. Netflix confirmed that production for season two of Avatar: The Last Airbender is underway.
The platform finally revealed who would play Toph Beifong, one of the franchise’s most beloved characters from the animated series. Toph is a powerful earth bender who trains Avatar Aang and is pivotal in helping Aang defeat Firelord Ozai. The character even appeared in the final season of The Legend of Korra, the follow-up animated series to the original Avatar show.
Meet Toph, played by Miya Cech in Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2. #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.
com/fp1iwSsVLD On September 20, Netflix announced that Miya Cech will portray the iconic Eartbender in season 2 of the live-action show. Cech is a fantastic young actress who, at age 17, has already built a huge following and starred in multiple TV shows, films, and other projects. While there is no denying she has the talent and acting chops to take on the role of Toph, Netflix not casting a visually impaired actor is a huge mistake and yet another damning example of how, despite claiming inclusivity is a priority, the platform does very little to promote true diversity despite having ample opportunities to do so.
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