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Sokka Actor Defends Netflix’s ‘Avatar’ After Fan Outrage Over Toning Down Character’s Sexism: ‘He’s Still the Sokka We Know and Love From the Cartoon’
Ian Ousley says Sokka is still the character fans "know and love from the cartoon" despite outrage over his sexism being toned down.
“Airbender” fans became outraged on social media last month after Ousley and his co-star Kiawentiio (who plays Katara) told Entertainment Weekly the live-action series was toning down Sokka’s sexism from the animated show. Backlash was swift, as many “Airbender” fans argued that Sokka’s sexism at the start of the show was integral to his larger character arc as he slowly becomes more accepting of others. Sokka’s toned-down sexism won’t be the only difference “Avatar” fans see in Netflix’s “The Last Airbender.” Showrunner Albert Kim previously said the show does not begin the same way the animated series does.
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