Avatar: The Last Airbender

Nickelodeon is casting for a new animated series under the codename Red Thunder. I’m not 100% sure, but based on the description in the casting call, it seems to be for a new Avatar show, likely centered on a Waterbender Avatar.

They are casting these two roles:

[ BAROO ]
Teens and Adults to play 14yo Native North American (Mainland United States and Canada) - Male. Baroo is an earnest, impulsive, spacey teen with skate/grunge rocker vibes. He’s an underachieving apprentice spellsmith—an unlikely person to be tasked with saving the world, but that’s his destiny. It's hard for him to pass up a good time or a daredevil stunt, but he'll drop everything to help a stranger in need. He's an optimist with a brightly burning spirit, and a goofball who brings joy when he's not ushering in chaos. Baroo is an intrepid risk-taker. If he gets an idea in his head, it's like an itch he must scratch, even if the chances for success are slim and chances for injury are high. Thinking things through is not his strong suit. He's all about good vibes and is highly allergic to bad vibes. When someone is making everyone have a bad time, most notably a bully or a peacock, Baroo isn't afraid to dish up some comeuppance. Or at least attempt to. He'll pick a fight he can't win, as long as it's for the right reasons. He’s charming and has an energy that just attracts most people. Sort of like a golden retriever. He might ruin your rosebushes with a badly planned stunt, but you can’t hate him for it because of his dopey smile...SERIES REGULAR.
Vocal traits: Can have a unique vocal quality, laid-back vibe, languid, authentic-sounding teen (not a cartoony voice).
Adjectives: Swings between being laid-back/spacey and hyperactive/hyped. He’s earnest, poetic, with good vibes.
Audition Instructions: If selected, we will ask talent to read for both BAROO and MEEBS.

[ MEEBS ]
Teens and Adults to play 14yo Native North American (Mainland United States and Canada) - Male. Meebs is usually the smartest person in the room, as well as the laziest. He has perfected the art of doing just enough to get by. He's a trainee in the retinue of the Chancellor—an elite role for a young person. His parents hope one day Meebs will become the next Chancellor and bring prestige to their influential family, but he isn't interested in any of that. He doesn't know what he wants out of life, but he knows he's bored with politics and the stuffy, traditional environment in which he’s been raised. Meebs is the polar opposite of his best friend, Baroo, but he's drawn to Baroo for his free spirit and authenticity. And even though he can't admit it to himself yet, maybe Meebs longs to free his own spirit too. Meebs is the de-facto negotiator for the group, the Keystone Wizard's ambassador to the world. His high intelligence and sharp wits help Baroo identify and correct the wrongs in the world they encounter. Note, this role might sing later in the series. But he doesn’t need to be skilled at it...SERIES REGULAR
Vocal traits: Articulate, smooth, wry, rapid talker, highly educated, authentic-sounding teen (not a cartoony voice)
Adjectives: Book smart, high social IQ, privileged, lazy, discerning taste, trust fund kid


What do you guys think this is?