Recent backlash over her portrayal as Azula led to rumors that “Elizabeth Yu was fired” from Avatar. The actress is among the first critics of Nickelodeon’s Avatar adaptation. Elizabeth’s portrayal of Azula has received mixed reviews both from fans and critics. Many praised her for portraying Azula as a manipulative, cunning, and fiery character. The character was known in the original series for its depth and intensity.
Elizabeth Yu Fired
Some fans also think that Elizabeth’s appearance does not fit with her character or actress. Netizens say that if not, Elizabeth does not resemble Azula from Avatar. Elizabeth Yu’s Fired Speculations Are UnconfirmedElizabeth Yu who plays Azula is getting a lot more criticism than expected. Online, amid the online backlash, Albert Kim, showrunner for the highly anticipated live-action adaptation, fired Elizabeth from her role.
Pop Base, an online content platform, revealed the false rumor in a deleted tweet that she was fired from the show. Fans were quick to capture the screenshot of the Tweet that is currently making the rounds. Many praised Albert for his decision to split from Elizabeth after the tweet spread. They saw it as an example of Albert supporting the integrity and legacy of the beloved franchise. Pop Base, however, has deleted the tweet. No reliable sources have confirmed the hearsay that the actress was fired from her role. The Actress Is Not Bothered by Criticism
The actress was not intimidated by the backlash, which would have easily happened to someone else in her position. Elizabeth has been the subject of several Reddit posts. Some people have expressed their support for her despite the criticism she has received. A user said: ‘Also, some people argued that she would look unrealistic if her behavior was exactly like the cartoon Azula. Some defended Elizabeth, saying that it was nothing more than the showrunner’s intention to gradually develop Azula’s character. This support is a hope that Azula will evolve into a fiery character as the series continues.
