Thalia Tran on Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, Playing Mai, Team Azula & Behind the Scenes

Thalia Tran joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to discuss her breakout role as Mai in Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2. In this in-depth conversation, Thalia shares what it was like stepping into one of the franchise's most iconic characters, how Mai evolves throughout Season 2, and why exploring the world beyond the Fire Nation changes everything for her character. She also opens up about working alongside Team Azula, building chemistry with her castmates, the demanding stunt and combat training, bringing Mai's signature weapons to life, and the incredible fan response to Netflix's live-action adaptation. Whether you're a longtime Avatar fan or just discovering the series, this interview offers an exclusive look behind the scenes of one of Netflix's biggest fantasy shows. In this episode: Thalia Tran's journey to becoming Mai Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 behind the scenes Team Azula's chemistry and relationships Mai's emotional journey and character growth Stunt training, combat sports, and fight choreography Favorite moments from filming Season 2 What's next for Thalia Tran Subscribe to Pop Culture Unplugged for more exclusive interviews with the stars of today's biggest movies, television series, and streaming hits.   Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w0nrUdwjviU For more exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content, subscribe to Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias on YouTube: Subscribe here Got a burning question or a topic suggestion? Reach out to us at [email protected] Stay connected with us on social media for the latest show updates X: https://x.com/PopCultureUnplg Instagram: instagram.com/popcultureunplugged Facebook: facebook.com/popcultureunplugged TikTok: tiktok.com/@popcultureunplugged Visit our official website for more: www.popcultureunplugged.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exciting content: Subscribe here Don't miss out on the latest updates and exclusive content—join us in Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias!