Serena Williams has had a lengthy association with this popular series. Serena Williams demonstrates her powerful state of being (Images via Youtube). The iconic American tennis player has retired from the sport, but that doesn’t mean she’s lacking in excitement. At 42 years old, she continues to work on various projects. While Serena’s business ventures are widely known, this time she has chosen a different endeavor. Serena Williams has joined forces with Netflix for their renowned project Avatar: The Last Airbender.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion showcases her extraordinary abilities in the new promotional video released by the streaming platform giant. The video begins with Serena leaping forward, her forehand swing accompanied by piercing blue eyes. She strikes the tennis ball, which then collides with a water container placed nearby.
Subsequently, Serena explains to a girl that what she just witnessed was her extraordinary state of being, known as her Avatar state. Netflix unveiled the video on Monday, and fans are already expressing their adoration for it. Take a look below.
It is important to note that Serena Williams has been associated with this series for a considerable period of time. The tennis superstar made a guest appearance in one of the episodes of the original series.
Avatar: The Last Airbender is an adaptation of the critically acclaimed and beloved animated series of the same name that aired on Nickelodeon. The story unfolds in a world divided into four nations: the Water Tribes, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation, and the Air Nomads.
“Benders” are individuals who possess the unique ability to telekinetically manipulate and control the elements corresponding to their respective nations, utilizing gestures inspired by Chinese martial arts. The “Avatar” is the sole individual capable of bending all four elements.
This marks the third season of the immensely popular series. Leading the cast are Gordon Cormier (Aang), Kiawentiio (Katara), Ian Ousley (Sokka), and Dallas Liu (Prince Zuko). The series is set to premiere on Netflix on February 22.
Albert Kim (known for Sleepy Hollow and Nikita) serves as the showrunner, executive producer, and writer. Joining Kim are Dan Lin from Rideback (known for The Lego Movie and Aladdin) and Lindsey Liberatore from Walker as executive producers. Jabbar Raisani, Michael Goi (known for Swamp Thing and American Horror Story), and Roseanne Liang (also a co-executive producer) contribute to the production as well. The directors include Goi, Raisani, Liang, and Jet Wilkinson.
According to the Source firstsportz.com