To some degree, it feels like we just did it yesterday and then, I don’t know, I go to cons and someone says ‘It’s the tenth anniversary of Avatar! You just barely hear your thoughts in your voice. And so the whole world has changed, ultimately. [5] A punk band was later named after this character. I mean, he's one of the greatest characters I've gotten to play over my career, so there's a little bit of me in Zuko and a little bit of Zuko in me. Eric Goldman is Managing Editor for Fandom. Now, you're so aware of how people are reacting to what you're doing, like instantaneously, whereas we come from a different era where it just started coming out and were very surprised how people reacted. Basco may be the voice actor for Uncle Iroh in the Korra series, but you probably remember him as Iroh's nephew Prince Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender. What advice would you offer the new Zuko? Mako has played my uncle, my father in my career like four times. And he's like, "What? He also voice acted Kwok Wong in The Proud Family. Every script, every week, was something new to read about. During an exciting two-minute aerial scene, Zuko's grandson manages to ground two of the enemy aircraft with well-placed bolts of electricity, effectively putting the planes out of commission. The fun part of doing these shows is the camaraderie and the actors doing it together. He also voiced General Iroh, Zuko's grandson, in The Legend of Korra.[9]. [7], Basco has done voice acting for many animated productions, including Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender and Jake Long in American Dragon: Jake Long. You lose track of how long it’s been since you’ve done it because the fanbase is always continually following it and cosplaying. He has to mess up several times. Like a lot of fans, in the cave scene episode, I thought she was gonna heal his scar. (Just, maybe not the hair.). A punk band was later named after this character. When did creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko let you in on Zuko's change of heart? The Legend of Korra (TV Series 2012–2014) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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He's like, "Yeah! And there’s something loveable in that. This is Avatar! I Can't Believe This Social Security Bonus Was So Easy, Americans Are Obsessed With New Blanket That Puts You To Sleep In Minutes, 23 New Gadgets That Will Sell Out Before the Holidays. Simmons... you've seen everywhere (he won an Oscar for Whiplash, is absolutely iconic as J. Jonah Jameson in the Spider-Man movies, and appeared in Palm Springs on Hulu earlier this summer). Which is pretty funny! He truly is one of the greatest characters I got to play in my career over the last 30+ years. The boys coming back -- I think it was an interesting choice on their part. “That’s a wonderful thing about the show, is that I learned, just like the audience, like everyone else did. Trivia & Fun Facts: How have your interactions with fans changed over the years? The sovereign state remained in General Iroh's capable hands, as seen with successful destruction of five hostile Equalist aircraft set on upsetting the balance within Republic City. Probably right when he got his scar. It has made such an indelible mark on the industry that it is often held up as a standard by which other animated series are judged. And it makes me so happy that a new generation can grow up with it and a new generation is discovering it now.”, Basco remarked that he never really had one big moment of realization that the show had maintained its popularity because, “It felt pretty steady the whole time, especially with engagement online and all of that. What show? Iroh was born in 134 AG to Fire Lord Izumi. He produced and co-starred in a music video parody of the song "Rehab" called "Wiihab. However, even without the celestial object, General Iroh managed to propel himself into the air while pursuing enemy planes, effectively flying from one to another as they were neutralized. And then being a part of such a beautiful IP franchise, and to be there from the ground up is a dream come true and the onslaught of social media and Comic Cons around the world and being able to engage with audiences in a way that not many before our generation have gotten to engage with audiences has been really, really fascinating. In reality, we're still at the beginning of all of this, but I think we were kind of lucky to a degree at the first creation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, because there was no social media. It's hard to say what's your favorite part of this all. The newly released Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Complete Series Blu-ray 15th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook Collection gives the beloved Nickelodeon animated series a very impressive presentation, collecting all three seasons (or “Books”) with beautiful new artwork. Born to Izumi, Zuko's daughter, Iroh II began his training at an early age and eventually earned the distinction of becoming the youngest general in the United Forces, taking care to protect the Aang-made United Republic. I got to come back and play my own grandson. You just talk. In the future, maybe Brian and Mike will create the adventures of the young Fire Lord Zuko. I’m fortunate to be a part of it all.”. Even though he’s doing wrong, he thinks he’s doing right at first. He got into acting taking on minor roles in television. Then, after the episode with his father where you see how he got the scar... it was just enlightening. He's Johnny Bravo! 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It’s like Star Wars and the characters I grew up loving, like Luke Skywalker and Han Solo. You might recognize him from Star Wars Rebels, Naruto: Shippûden, Transformers Prime, Naruto, and Ben 10. General Iroh demonstrated a wide array of typical firebending abilities during his few cameos in The Legend of Korra. Coming into social media, Twitter, Facebook -- I mean, the first social media I ever had was Tumblr. Also, some of my favorite moments: "The Tales of Ba Sing Se" is one of my favorite arcs in Avatar. I trust those guys. [3] In Dante's early years, he was part of the Streat Freaks breakdancing crew. I'm like, this is a grown man freaking out about a cartoon. I'd like to hear about another favorite: what's your favorite Zuko moment from the series? Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Complete Series Blu-ray 15th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook Collection is now on sale. Of that experience, Basco said, “I think it’s cool! I mean, I love those guys. It's been wild! That was my first hint that there was something different going on. It was nice I got to get out of the solo booth and be with everyone else. See all photos. With his varied abilities, creativity, and the tactical brilliance worthy of his title, General Iroh has joined the top ranks of his impressively skilled firebending family. RELATED: Legend of Korra Hardcover Celebrates Last Airbender's 15-Year Anniversary. He is best known for his role as Rufio, the leader of the Lost Boys in Steven Spielberg's Hook and for his many voice acting roles, most notably as Prince Zuko from Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender and Jake Long from Disney Channel's American Dragon: Jake Long. His name is General Iroh the second, which was special to me because of Mako and Uncle Iroh. Over the years, have you ever kind of imagined where he might be, if he were at a similar life stage as you? With the boom of Comic-Con, we can engage with fan bases all around the world, which is awesome.”, When Zuko was introduced, he seemed to be purely a villain, and Basco noted he had no idea where the story was going. Remarked Basco, “It’s great to see it impact a whole new generation of artists out there. He's always trying to do the right thing all the time, even though it may be the wrong thing. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Into the Inferno, Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Burning Earth, Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Legend of Aang, Where the Music's Strong, the Drinks Are Loud, Warner Bros Wants James Gunn for Suicide Squad 2 - #23, Beyond the Block: The Untold History of Filipino Street Dance, Afternoon Delight Live on Hollywood and Vine, The Legend of Korra: The Re-telling of Korra's Journey, The Best TV Shows About Being in Your 30s. Jet propulsion requires an extensive energy output and typically lasts for only short periods of time, unless the firebender's power is augmented by the presence of Sozin's Comet. Zuko is such a wonderfully dynamic, complex character. I thought I'd be a good guy in Disney and a bad guy in Nickelodeon. Five Thoughts on The Legend of Korra’s “Turning the Tides ... Dante Basco, the voice of Zuko! Of that experience, Basco said, “I think it’s cool! 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