Dante Basco is an actor, voice actor, and cultural icon best known for bringing to life two legendary characters: Rufio, the fiery leader of the Lost Boys in Steven Spielberg’s Hook, and Prince Zuko, the conflicted Fire Nation prince in Nickelodeon’s groundbreaking series Avatar: The Last Airbender. In this interview, we dive into Dante’s journey from his breakout role in Hook to becoming the voice behind one of the most iconic animated characters of the 2000s. He shares stories from his time on set with Robin Williams, the lasting impact of Avatar, and how these roles shaped his career and connected him to generations of fans.
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Episode 368
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