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Looks like you can’t stay King of the Pirates forever. After being at the helm of the hit Netflix live adaptation of the popular manga and anime series “One Piece,” executive producer and co-showrunner Matt Owens announced in an Instagram post on Friday, March 21, that he would be leaving the series in order to address personal issues he’s currently facing.

“The 6 years working on the live action ‘One Piece’ has been a life changing journey. A dream come true. It’s also been A Lot,” Owens wrote in his post. “So I’m stepping off the Going Merry to take a break and focus on myself and my mental health.”

Development on the show began in 2017, with Netflix purchasing it in 2020 and bringing on Steven Maeda as showrunner in 2021. Owens was serving as head writer and executive producer on the project at the time, but given the title...

Matt Owens, who has guided Netflix’s live-action One Piece series through its first two seasons, has announced he’s leaving the show.

In an Instagram post Friday, Owens wrote that he is leaving the show to “focus on myself and my mental health.” One Piece recently finished filming its second season.

“The last six years of working on the live action One Piece have been a life changing journey. A dream come true,” Owens wrote. “It’s also been A Lot. So I’m stepping off the Going Merry. … Thank you so much to Oda, Shueisha, Tomorrow Studios, Netflix, and the entire cast and crew for your trust, partnership, and hard work.”

Owens has been with the live-action adaptation of the long-running manga (which has also spawned a number of anime series) by Eiichiro Oda from the start. He developed a long-term plan for the series and served as...

Another of the main creative forces behind Netflix's One Piece live-action adaptation is jumping off the Going Merry after Season 2 wrapped production. Matt Owens, who originally co-created and served as co-showrunner on the series with Steven Maeda has decided to step back to focus on his mental health. With his decision announced on Instagram, the main creative duo who spearheaded the effort at Netflix to adapt Eiichirô Oda's long-running manga is no longer involved, or, at the very least, is no longer calling the shots. Only Percy Jackson and the Olympians writer and co-executive producer Joe Tracz remains as showrunner for post-production after he took over for Maeda last April.

Owens has arguably been the mastermind behind One Piece, not only shaping the first two seasons but also laying out how the future would look for the show as it continued to adapt more of the manga. He's...

Matt Owens, a co-showrunner of Netflix’s “One Piece,” is stepping down from the live-action series adaptation to focus on his mental health.

“The last six years working on the live-action One Piece have been a life-changing journey. A dream come true. It’s also been A Lot. So I’m stepping off the Going Merry to take a break and focus on myself and my mental health,” Owens wrote on Instagram. “For now I’m gonna take a breath, do some therapy, try and rank up in Marvel Rivals, and come back refreshed for the new adventures that await.”

His departure comes after filming on Season 2 wrapped last month.

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Based on Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga, “One Piece” stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp and Taz Skylar as Sanji.

Matt Owens, co-showrunner of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the megapopular manga “One Piece,” has left the series, citing a need to “focus on [his] mental health” and “do some therapy.” Season 1 of “One Piece” debuted in 2023, while Season 2 recently wrapped production.

The news came in an Instagram post on Owens’ personal page.

“The last 6 years working on the live action One Piece have been a life changing journey,” he wrote. “A dream come true. It’s also been A Lot. So I’m stepping off the Going Merry to take a break and focus on myself and my mental health. Thank you so much to Oda, Shueisha, Tomorrow Studios, Netflix, and the entire cast and crew for your trust, partnership, and hard work. For now I’m gonna take a breath, do some therapy, try and rank up in Marvel Rivals, and come back refreshed for the new adventures that await.

Matt Owens, the main creative force behind Netflix’s One Piece, is leaving the live-action series, which wrapped production on Season 2 last month.

“The last six years working on the live-action One Piece have been a life-changing journey. A dream come true. It’s also been A Lot,” Owens wrote on Instagram. So I’m stepping off the Going Merry to take a break and focus on myself and my mental health.

Owens has been on One Piece from the start. He has served as executive producer and co-showrunner on both Seasons 1 and 2 and has shaped the creative vision for the acclaimed live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga, including its long-term blueprint for future seasons.

Joe Tracz, who joined in Season 2 as executive producer/co-showrunner, remains on the series and will shepherd the upcoming second season through post-production. Owens’ departure, which is effective immediately, is not expected to...

One Piece Season 2 may not even have a release date yet, but it seems Netflix is in it for the long haul. In anticipation of the follow-up to the acclaimed first season, many fans have wondered how the streamer will handle the ambitious adventure the Straw Hat Pirates are about to embark on. A behind-the-scenes look at the production, which finished in Cape Town, South Africa, earlier this year, revealed a far more expansive (and costly) endeavor for the anime adaptation. However, Netflix is putting their money where their mouth is, as it prepares to make One Piece Season 3 sooner rather than later.

During an interview with Crunchyroll about his upcoming role in the video game Assassin's Creed Shadows, One Piece star Mackenyu let it slip that the Netflix anime adaptation is set to film Season 3 later this year. The Zoro actor did not go into detail on exactly when that will happen,...

One Piece star Taz Skyler teased the potential release date window for the highly-anticipated second installment of the hit Netflix series. This comes after the live-action adaptation had just recently wrapped up its Season 2 production last December, after seven months of filming in South Africa.

During a recent interview with The Direct, Skyler was asked about the ongoing online speculations regarding the release date window for One Piece Season 2, after Netflix excluded the show’s from its 2025 slate. "I've heard multiple versions myself, so I'd probably be getting myself into trouble if I did say. But at the same time, I can quite honestly say I don't think it's clear yet, but I could again. I don't know if I'm gonna get into trouble, but I could probably say with most confidence, it's not further than that [2026] window." If the streamer is indeed targeting a 2026 release date for the show’s return,...

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Hollywood icon and incoming One Piecestar Katey Sagal discusses landing her iconic role after Jamie Lee Curtis missed out on the part.

Speaking to ScreenRant, Sagal opened up about claiming the role as Dr. Kureha of Drum Island after fellow Hollywood icon and scream queen extraordinaire Jamie Lee Curtis turned the part down due to scheduling conflicts with her upcoming horror-comedy sequel, Freakier Friday. "If you haven’t watched live-action One Piece, you have to watch it. It’s on Netflix. I saw it by accident. We were just scrolling around and there it was. I was not familiar with the manga," Sagal recalled. "And like within a month, my agents call me and say ‘Hey, we got this offer for you on this show called One Piece. We’re not sure what it is.’ I was like ‘Are you freaking kidding me?’ So, I immediately—I just got back from South Africa.

Golden Globe winner Katey Sagal teased what to expect from Crocodile’s long-awaited introduction in the next installment of Netflix’s live-action One Pieceseries. In the upcoming season, Sagal will be portraying the fan-favorite role of Dr. Kureha, while Crocodile or Mr. 0 will be played by Joe Manganiello.

During a recent interview with Screen Rant, Sagal hinted at how long Manganiello's Crocodile will appear in One Piece Season 2, revealing that the villain will seemingly have a much bigger role in the show’s potential third season. "He’s on it, too! Except I think they’re setting him up for the third season. I think—I do believe he came in for the second season, sort of towards the end, because I think he’s the big arch-villain in the third season. All the manga people will know—I don’t read the manga," she said. This would make sense,...

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but a fan-favorite Netflix series that many were hoping would return with a new season this year has likely been pushed to next year. As much as we'd love to say we're joking, the reality is that One Piece season 2 will likely not be released on Netflix in 2025. This unfortunate update comes after Netflix revealed its 2025 lineup on Jan. 30, which notably didn't include One Piece season 2.

Adapted from the popular manga series of the same name by Eiichiro Oda, the first season of the Netflix live-action adaptation followed young pirate Monkey D. Luffy as he assembled a crew together before setting sail across the seas to find the mythical treasure, One Piece. If Luffy were to get his hands on this legendary treasure, then he would fulfill his dream of becoming the King of the Pirates. But he’s not alone in the quest.

Netflix recently confirmed that Season 2 of the One Piece live-action series would arrive in 2025, but now that information has disappeared. The original announcement appeared on Netflix Tudum, promoting a partnership with Lego. However, the website has since removed the release year from the article.

It’s unclear why Netflix changed the post. Maybe the release date was revealed too early, or it might not be set in stone. Either way, the update leaves us wondering when exactly Season 2 will drop.

The new season is already shaping up to be massive. Over 20 new cast members have been introduced, and we got a sneak peek at Drum Island and Chopper last September. Eiichiro Oda himself has promised that this season will be even better than the first. In a recent set tour video, Jeff Ward even hinted that it’s still coming this year.

Related: 20 Best One Piece Arcs & 5 Best Filler Arcs...

One Piece has just made history as the first franchise originally based on an anime or manga series to get an official Lego set. There's a bit of a twist, though, as the new promised set(s) is actually tied to the live-action Netflix show instead of the source manga.

Lego isn't known for anime collaborations; in fact, in all its history, Lego has not released a single official set based around an anime franchise, presumably due to distribution rights. Luckily, Netflix's live-action One Piece series doesn't seem to have this problem, making a collaboration finally a reality for Lego fans.

Related 'Home of the Boat Whopper': Burger King Sets Sail With New One Piece Menu Starring Luffy & Sanji

A new collaboration between Burger King and Toei Animation's One Piece includes two meals featuring Luffy and Sanji in a 'whopper' of a release.

One Piece Creator Eiichiro Oda Responds...

As is often the case when there are conversations regarding bringing projects to live-action, there was a bit of skepticism when it came to Netflix's adaptation of One Piece, from anime to live-action. The manga and anime series were already hugely successful projects by all measurable metrics, and when the streamer's live-action, led by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda, arrived in 2023, it followed in the footsteps of those who came before. The first season was a success, and with a second season in tow, there have been a number of additions to the cast. Per Variety, the One Piece Season 2 cast has expanded to include Rigo Sanchez (Outerbanks), Yonda Thomas (Redemption), and James Hiroyuki Liao (Presumed Innocent).

Rigo Sanchez will play the important character Dragon in the second season of Netflix’s “One Piece.” Yonda Thomas will play Igaram, and James Hiroyuki Liao will play Ipponmatsu.

The three will join the show’s returned stars, including Iñaki Godoy, who plays the main character, Monkey D. Luffy. Other returning cast members include Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, and Taz Skylar.

The show has already gotten many famous people for its second season. “Game of Thrones” star Charithra Chandran, action star Joe Manganiello, and TV veteran Katey Sagal are on board. David Dastmalchian, Sendhil Ramamurthy, and Clive Russell are the new arrivals.

“One Piece” is about Monkey D. Luffy, a young guy who wants to be the King of the Pirates. The show is about his quest to find a famous prize known as the One Piece. Along the way, he gathers a loyal crew while avoiding government troops and other pirates.

Many fans were skeptical at first when Netflix announced plans to create a One Piece live-action series, considering the fact that both the manga and anime series were already successful in their own rights. However, when Matt Owens and Steven Maeda's One Piece arrived on the streaming platform back in 2023, it drew massive audiences and immediately became one of the best manga adaptations of all time. With the second season confirmed to be underway, more stars have joined the One Piece Season 2 cast, with Sophia Anne Caruso (The School for Good and Evil), Mark Penwill (Catch Me a Killer), and Anton David Jeftha (Legacy) as the latest additions.

Netflix’s One Piece has just revealed more casting for season 2, most notably for a key member of Baroque Works. Season 2 of Netflix’s One Piece is still a long way off, and while not much is known about it, it’s been confirmed that it will at least go up to the Drum Island arc of the anime and manga, with Alabasta likely being saved for a hypothetical third season.

Season 2 of One Piece is sure to be just as exciting as season 1, and the most recent casting sells that even further. New casting for season 2 has just been revealed, and in addition to Mark Penwill as Chess and Anton David Jeftha as Kuromarimo, Sophia Anne Caruso has been officially cast as the Baroque Works agent Miss Goldenweek in season 2 of Netflix’s One Piece.

Netflix's One Piece Officially Casts Miss Goldenweek & Others For Season 2 The Latest One Piece Villains Are Officially Here Nakama,...

Exclusive: Sophia Anne Caruso, Mark Penwill (Catch Me a Killer) and Anton David Jeftha (Legacy) have joined the Season 2 cast of Netflix’s One Piece in recurring roles.

Caruso will play Miss Goldenweek, Penwill will portray Chess and Jeftha will play K.M. They join previously announced new cast members Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday, Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0, Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday, Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk, Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra, Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy, Callum Kerr as Smoker, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Clive Russell as Crocus, Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9, David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, Julia Rehwald as Tashigi, Rob Colletti as Wapol, Ty Keogh as Dalton and Werner Coetser as Dorry. Returning cast members include Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami,...

The live-action Netflix adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's widely popular manga, One Piece, stands as a testament to the successful transition of anime to the Western audience. The team behind this adaptation, led by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda, faced intense challenges in converting the fantastical world and epic-length story of One Piece into live-action.

However, their success in this endeavor is a reassuring sign of the adaptation's quality. That formula leans entirely into Oda's vision and uses him as a reference point for specific scenes and dialogue, especially dialogue. One Piece's writing is so special that any change could be detrimental to the series, and almost twenty years ago, it was.

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When One Piece first made its way to the West. It came in the form of what is...

The One Piece show on Netflix has seen unprecedented success for an anime adaptation, making up for the franchise's past mistakes. Springing from Eiichiro Oda's wildly popular manga, the live-action show fits in with the anime that launched in October 1999. This anime and manga have been one of the best examples of shōnen available - Japanese cartoons largely tailored to a younger male audience. However, it wasn't always smooth sailing in the waters of global expansion. One Piece season 1 started to compensate for a mistake that the franchise made early on.

Converting anime to live-action shows historically came with a hefty set of challenges and resulted in myriad flops. It is hard to nail the balance between over-the-top cartoonishness and live-action, real-world storytelling. However, One Piece season 2 is almost guaranteed to be just as much of a knockout as season 1. Netflix's live-action version of One Piece is so promising...

The latest video for One Piece Season 2 has been dropped, featuring a new interview with beloved mangaka Eiichiro Oda and Luffy actor Iñaki Godoy. The highly-anticipated next installment is expected to make its debut sometime in 2025.

The One Piece Season 2 video provides fans with a behind-the-scenes look at Oda’s recent visit to the live-action set of the hit Netflix series in Cape Town, South Africa. This was the manga artist’s first time seeing the show’s props, massive sets, and the cast in action. In the featurette, Godoy shows off new skills by only speaking in Japanese to Oda during the whole interview. According to the 21-year-old actor, he started learning how to speak Japanese back in January of this year because he wanted to have a conversation with Oda in the mangaka’s language. When asked about his reaction to Season 2, Oda expressed how grateful he is...

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2024 is almost over, and while it was a pretty good year for Netflix and its subscribers because of all the marvelous content we got. In my opinion, it is nothing compared to what Netflix has in store for us for 2025, as some of the most highly-anticipated Netflix original shows will be returning to streaming and, in some cases, for one last time. So, let’s find out which of your favourite Netflix original shows or some incredible new shows are coming to Netflix in 2025.

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American Primeval is an upcoming Western drama series created by Mark L. Smith. The Netflix series is set in the American West in 1857, and it revolves around the brutal conflict that people engaged in to survive and protect their land. American Primeval stars Saura Lightfoot Leon, Taylor Kitsch, Jai Courtney,...

Recently an article from Giant Freaking Robot popped up that caught my eye. In it, the author talks about a former SyFy series called "Helix". The show was a science fiction horror series and was helmed by legendary writer Ronald D. Moore. The famed sci-fi genius, who made Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica into must-sees was trying his hand at a new genre and its first season went as well as you could hope.

It was your run-of-the-mill zombie story, that featured Star Trek alum Billy Campbell (Thadiun Okona) and famed character actor Hiroyuki Sanada. Kyra Zagorsky, who had a run for a while with various sci-fi and supernatural shows, also co-starred. The show had some heft to its writing, with Steven Maeda, famed X-Files writer. With the actors of high quality and some of the best writers the world of sci-had to see, it looked like the show would be a slam dunk.

“One Piece” creator Eiichiro Oda is giving his official thumbs up on Season 2 of the Netflix original. The creator visited the set in Cape Town, South Africa, and shared his thoughts with fans.

“My own casting selections were made from Japan over photos and videos, but seeing them all in person convinced me: They were absolutely the perfect choice!!!” Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the original manga the live-action series is based on, wrote in a post on Instagram. “The vibe on set was just the best, too! Trust me, this is going to surpass Season 1!”

Season 2 of the Netflix original will see the return of series regulars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp and Taz Skylar as Sanji. Additionally, Ilia Isorelys Paulino (Alvida), Jeff Ward (Buggy) and Michael Dorman (Gold Roger) are set to return. But the adventure-of-the-week...

One Piece has some of the most memorable backstories, from Tony Tony Chopper’s to Trafalagar Law’s past. A fan-favorite era is the Water 7 and Enies Lobby Arcs, a huge step in the Straw Hats’ influence in the world of One Piece. It marks the official joining of Nico Robin, her real backstory, the cruel nature of the World Government and the Straw Hats declaring war against them.

Mr 0 and Miss All Sunday in One Piece. [Credit: Toei Animation]

With the reveal of Lera Abova joining the cast of One Piece in the live-action adaptation as Nico Robin, also known as Miss All Sunday, fans are more excited than ever for the new season. Alongside her is Joe Manganiello as Sir Crocodile or Mr. 0. The focus of the season will span from Loguetown to Drum Island. So, we can infer that Manganiello will take a backseat in the second season...

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The Straw Hats on the Baratie in Netflix’s One Piece. [Credit: Netflix]

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Now, Jujutsu Kaisen is allegedly getting an American live-action adaptation. There are so many things wrong with that news,...

Joe Manganiello and Lera Abova join ‘One Piece’ (Photo Credit: Netflix)

Netflix’s hit pirate adventure One Piece has found its Mr. O and Miss All Sunday. Joe Manganiello and Lera Abova have joined the season two cast of the popular series, currently in production in South Africa.

Additional new season cast includes Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday, Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk, Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra, Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy, and Callum Kerr as Smoker. Camrus Johnson joined as Mr. 5, Clive Russell plays Crocus, Daniel Lasker is Mr. 9, David Dastmalchian is Mr. 3, Jazzara Jaslyn is Miss Valentine, Julia Rehwald is Tashigi, Rob Colletti is Wapol, Ty Keogh is Dalton, and Werner Coetser is Dorry.

Returning series stars include Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, Taz Skylar as Sanji, Ilia Isorelys Paulino as Alvida,...

One Piece Season 2 is in the works after receiving a speedy renewal from Netflix after Season 1’s arrival last year. The live-action series is based on Eiichiro Oda’s best-selling manga.

The show follows the otherworldly adventures of Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) and his pirate crew as they explore exotic islands and endless oceans in search of the ultimate treasure “One Piece” to become the next Pirate King.

Set sail with us through what we know about One Piece Season 2 so far:

Who is in the One Piece Season 2 cast?

The Straw Hats are played by Mackenyu (Roronoa Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero Gibson (Usopp) and Taz Skylar (Sanji).

Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Jeff Ward and Michael Dorman will return as new villain Avida, Buggy and Pirate King Gold Roger, respectively.

The cast also includes McKinley Belcher III, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Vincent Regan, Craig Fairbrass, Langley Kirkwood, Celeste Loots,...

Netflix announced Thursday that Joe Manganiello and Lera Abova will join season two of One Piece, the streamer’s live-action adaptation of the popular Manga series.

Manganiello and Abova will play Mr. 0 and Miss All Sunday, respectively. They join previously announced new castmembers Charithra Chandran, Katey Sagal, Mark Harelik, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Brendan Sean Murray, Callum Kerr, Camrus Johnson, Clive Russell, Daniel Lasker, David Dastmalchian, Jazzara Jaslyn, Julia Rehwald, Rob Colletti, Ty Keogh and Werner Coetser. Returning cast members include Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, Taz Skylar, Ilia Isorelys Paulino, Jeff Ward and Michael Dorman.

The new castmembers were revealed during a live table read at a Geeked Week event in Atlanta, in which Netflix also revealed the return of beloved character Chopper.

Season two of One Piece is currently in production in Cape Town, South Africa. Based on Japan’s highest-selling manga series in history by Eiichiro Oda,...

Monkey D. Luffy and his ragtag crew set sail once again as the live-action Netflix's One Piece lands at Netflix Geeked Week. The streamer has now revealed some major casting news, revealing that Zack Snyder's Justice League and Magic Mike star Joe Manganiello will star as the fan-favorite villain, and Warlord of the Sea, Crocodile a.k.a. Mr. O. The character is the main adversary of the Straw Hat Pirates in the Alabasta Arc, meaning that Manganiello will play a crucial role in the highly-anticipated second series.

Other exciting casting announcements for One Piece Season 2 include Lera Abova (Anna) as Nico Robin, Charithra Chandran (Bridgerton) as Miss Wednesday, Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra, Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk, Daniel Lasker (Raised by Wolves) as Mr. 9, Camrus Johnson (Batwoman) as Mr. 5, Jazzara Jaslyn (Warrior) as Miss Valentine, and David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil) as Mr.

Joe Mangianello and Lera Abova have joined the cast of Netflix’s “One Piece” series. They will star in Season 2 as Mr. 0 and Miss All Sunday, respectively.

The news came alongside a clip from the season’s first table read, during which it was announced that the fan-favorite “One Piece” character Chopper will also appear in Season 2.

Mangianello and Abova join previously announced new cast members Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday, Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk, Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra, Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy, Callum Kerr as Smoker, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Clive Russell as Crocus, Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9, David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, Julia Rehwald as Tashigi, Rob Colletti as Wapol, Ty Keogh as Dalton and Werner Coetser as Dorry.

Returning cast members include Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami,...

Eagle-eyed anime lovers are buzzing with excitement: Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the renowned manga series One Piece has just announced that it cast an Emmy-nominated star for a pivotal role in its widely anticipated second season.

Katey Sagal, who is most recognized for her voice and film roles as Leela in “Futurama” and Peggy Bundy in “Married…with Children,” is the actress in question for this part. Sagal will provide the voice of Dr. Kureha, the much-awaited new character in the series.

Casting And Production Details

Sagal’s casting was officially confirmed by the streaming giant, following months of speculation. The role was first suggested as a potential fit for Jamie Lee Curtis, the Oscar-winning actress for her work in 2018’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

However, Deadline claimed that scheduling conflicts stopped her from participating. The part is believed to require a “significant commitment,” with filming scheduled to...

A new Straw Hat Pirate is set to join Iaki Godoy's Luffy, as One Piece finds its live-action Vivi. Season 1 of Netflix's adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's beloved manga saw Luffy gather a crew of misfit adventurers for a voyage to discover the One Piece, the legendary pirate Gol D. Roger's long-lost treasure. Season 1 was a critical and viewership hit for the platform, and season 2 was renewed not long after.

With One Piece season 2 filming underway, a star from another beloved Netflix series has been revealed to be stepping aboard the Going Merry by the official One Piece Netflix Twitter account. Carithra Chandran, known for her role as Edwina Sharma in Bridgerton season 2, will portray Vivi in season 2.

Dearest pirates, Charithra Chandran is joining the crew of One Piece as Miss Wednesday!! pic.twitter.com/j945bvK8XX Netflix (@netflix) August 23, 2024

Chandran also shared her excitement in the...

Netflix continues to round out its cast for Season 2 of One Piece, adding Charithra Chandran (Bridgerton) as Miss Wednesday in the live-action series based on Eiichiro Oda’s best-selling manga.

Chandran joins previously announced new cast members Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk, Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra, Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy, Callum Kerr as Smoker, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Clive Russell as Crocus, Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9, David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, Julia Rehwald as Tashigi, Rob Colletti as Wapol, Ty Keogh as Dalton and Werner Coetser as Dorry.

Returning are stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy,, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, Taz Skylar as Sanji, Ilia Isorelys Paulino as Alvida, Jeff Ward as Buggy, and Michael Dorman as Gold Roger.

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Season 2 is about two months into production in Cape Town,...

Charithra Chandran — who broke out playing Edwina Sharma in the regal Bridgerton drama — is set to board the second season of One Piece, Netflix’s live-action pirate adventure series about a young, superpowered pirate captain who dreams of finding the ultimate treasure.

Chandran becomes a series regular in the role of Miss Wednesday, appearing along previously announced new castmembers Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk, Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra and Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy.

Netflix’s One Piece series is a live-action manga adaptation of a series by Eiichiro Oda about Monkey D. Luffy, a young adventurer who sets off from his small village on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, One Piece, and become King of the Pirates while outwitting dangerous rivals at every turn.

The second season ensemble cast also includes Callum Kerr as Smoker, Camrus Johnson as Mr.

Minor spoilers are ahead for One Piece's Arabasta Arc from the anime and manga.

No Arabasta Arc in One Piece season 2 is somewhat disappointing, but it also allows for smaller stories to set up a bigger payoff in season 3. One Piece's faithful adaptation has earned viewers' trust for future seasons, especially since it captures the source material's essence and crucial narrative moments. Saving Arabasta for season 3 avoids rushing things and, ultimately, makes for a more balanced and faithful adaptation of the beloved manga and anime series.

Developed by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda, Netflix's live-action One Piece has confirmed what the show will and will not cover during its sophomore outing, which is a mixed bag for long-time fans of Eiichiro Oda's manga and the subsequent anime adaptation. With Oda serving as a consultant on the Netflix adaptation's first season, One Piece stays true to the...

Heroes alum Sendhil Ramamurthy is the latest cast addition to Netflix’s One Piece. Ramamurthy will play Nefertari Cobra in Season 2, the streamer announced today.

He joins previously announced Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha and Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk, along with Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy, Callum Kerr as Smoker, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Clive Russell as Crocus, Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9, David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, Julia Rehwald as Tashigi, Rob Colletti as Wapol, Ty Keogh as Dalton, and Werner Coetser as Dorry.

Returning are stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy,, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, Taz Skylar as Sanji, Ilia Isorelys Paulino as Alvida, Jeff Ward as Buggy, and Michael Dorman as Gold Roger.

Season 2 is about two months into production in Cape Town, South Africa.

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One Piece season two is rounding out its cast.

Katey Sagal and Mark Harelik are the newest additions to the cast, Netflix announced Wednesday. They’ll portray Dr. Kurehao and Dr. Hiriluk, respectively. Sagal is known for her roles in Sons of Anarchy and The Conners, while Harelik recently appeared in AppleTV+’s Presumed Innocent and The Morning Show.

The actors join previously announced new castmembers Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy, Callum Kerr as Smoker, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Clive Russell as Crocus, Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9, David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, Julia Rehwald as Tashigi, Rob Colletti as Wapol, Ty Keogh as Dalton and Werner Coetser as Dorry.

One Piece season two will see Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, Taz Skylar, Ilia Isorelys Paulino, Jeff Ward and Michael Dorman reprise their respective roles from season one.

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Katey Sagal and Mark Harelik have been cast in “One Piece” Season 2, Variety has learned.

Netflix made the announcement on their social channels on Wednesday. Sagal will play Dr. Kureha, while Harelik will play Dr. Hiriluk in the live-action adaptation of the popular manga series.

They will appear alongside fellow new Season 2 cast members Daniel Lasker, Camrus Johnson, Jazzara Jaslyn, David Dastmalchian, Werner Coetser, Brendan Murray, Clive Russell, Callum Kerr, Julia Rehwald, Rob Colletti, and Ty Keogh.

Sagal is known for her starring roles in shows like “Sons of Anarchy,” “Married…With Children,” “8 Simple Rules,” and “The Conners.” She is also known for lending her voice to the character Leela in the popular animated series “Futurama,” which was recently revived at Hulu. Sagal is also an accomplished musician and has released multiple albums.

She is repped by CAA and B and B Management.

Harelik has recently appeared in shows like “Presumed Innocent,...

Following much discussion about who should play the character, Netflix's One Piece series has finally cast it's Dr. Kureha and Dr. Hiriluk as season 2 heads towards Drum Island. The hit Netflix adaptation of Eiichiro Ora's beloved manga debuted in 2023, introducing viewers to Inaki Godoy's Luffy as he forms the Straw Hat pirates and embarks on a search for the fabled One Piece. Season 2 will adapt five story arcs from the manga, concluding with the Drum Island arc.

As filming on One Piece season 2 continues, the official Netflix One Piece Twitter account revealed two new cast members.

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Sons of Anarchy and Futurama star Katey Segal will portray Dr. Kureha. Meanwhile, Preacher's Mark Harelik will portray Dr.

Netflix’s One Piece has locked in two more actors for key Season 2 roles. In one of the series’ highest profile castings to date, Katey Sagal (Sons of Anarchy) has been tapped to play Dr. Kureha. Mark Harelik (Presumed Innocent) is set to play Dr. Hiriluk in an almost perfect actor-character last name homonym.

The introduction of Dr. Kureha has been among the most anticipated elements about Season 2 of the live-action series based on Oda’s beloved manga. Jamie Lee Curtis had been approached for the role and wanted to do it, but as One Piece EPs Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements told Deadline last month, her schedule did not allow it.

Adelstein and Clements teased at the time that “we have found an amazing person” to play Dr. Kureha. That...

Season 2 of One Piece faces the challenge of adapting outlandish storylines faithfully to live-action. The show's popularity ensures a decent budget for season 2, promising to showcase Smoker's Devil Fruit powers. From giant whales to dueling giants, the show must navigate difficult fantasy moments in the upcoming season.

One Piece has been portraying its source material effortlessly so far, but with season 2 set to dive into more outlandish storylines, there are some anime moments that it may find hard to capture. Despite not sticking to the anime or manga timelines to the letter, One Piece season 1 put all the original joy and attitude of artist Eiichiro Oda's story on screen in a way that felt more faithful than perhaps any other live-action anime adaptation. If any team could find a way to put the anime's crazier moments into live-action, it would be this one.

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Jamie Lee Curtis won't be in One Piece Season 2 due to scheduling conflicts, disappointing fans. Netflix has found a new Dr. Kureha for Season 2, moving quickly with the casting process. Over 1000 people are working on One Piece Season 2, ensuring a high level of creativity and dedication.

One Piece fans have had their dreams of a fan-casting crushed by a new update on the Netflix live-action adaptions Season 2, which has revealed that Jamie Lee Curtis will not be taking on the role of Dr Kureha. While there was never any kind of confirmation that Curtis would be joining the show on its second voyage, the actress love of the show, and fans being able to see no one but her in the role had raised hopes of the ideal casting actually coming together.

In a new update from executive producer Becky Clements, it appears that there was just no way to...

One Piece Season 2 production begins with main cast returning, introducing Tony Tony Chopper, and expanding the Straw Hats' crew. New cast members join the series, including David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3 and Callum Kerr as Smoker, setting the stage for the Loguetown arc. Showrunner Matt Owens highlights leadership themes in Season 2, hinting at character development and challenges for the crew.

Netflix has just dropped an exciting update for fans of its live-action series One Piece, revealing a sneak peek of Season 2 as production kicks off. Nearly a year has passed since the series first made waves with its eight-episode pilot season, and excitement has steadily grown.

The recent video posted on YouTube shows the main cast members, Iaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero Gibson, and Taz Skyler, reuniting in South Africa to commence filming. These actors will reprise their roles as the characters Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Sanji, respectively.

The upcoming One Piece Season 2 has received a major production update from Netflix. This comes after nearly a year since the live-action series debuted its 8-episode first season.

Posted on YouTube, Netflix has unveiled a brand-new One Piece video featuring the main cast, including Iaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero Gibson, and Taz Skyler as they finally reunite in South Africa for the official production start of the popular shows next installment. Godoy, Mackenyu, Rudd, Gibson and Skyler are reprising their fan-favorite roles as Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp and Sanji, respectively. In Season 2, the Straw Hats will be expanding their team with the long-awaited addition of Tony Tony Chopper, who, just like in the manga and anime, is expected to become the crews official ship doctor.

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Today, Netflix announced the start of production of One Piece Season 2, which reunites the original Straw Hat crew, Iñaki Godoy (Monkey D. Luffy), Mackenyu (Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero (Usopp) and Taz Skylar (Sanji) as they come back together in Cape Town.

The returning cast from One Piece Season 1 also includes Ilia Isorelys Paulino as Alvida, Jeff Ward as Buggy, and Michael Dorman as Gold Roger.

The new cast members joining season two include Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy, Callum Kerr as Smoker, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Clive Russell as Crocus, and Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9.

Also on board are David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, Julia Rehwald as Tashigi, Rob Colletti as Wapol, Ty Keogh as Dalton, and Werner Coetser as Dorry.

Based on Japan’s highest-selling manga series in history by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is a legendary high-seas adventure unlike any other. Monkey D.

One Piece‘s Season 1 breakout, Jeff Ward’s Buggy, will be back for Season 2 of the popular Netflix pirate adventure series. Also returning next season are fellow villain Alvida, played by Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, as well as Michael Dorman’s Pirate King Gold Roger whose execution opened the show, setting off the race to find his hidden treasure.

The live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga has started production in South Africa for a 2025 launch. The streamer marked the occasion with a video featuring the Straw Hat Crew, stars Iñaki Godoy (Monkey D. Luffy), Mackenyu (Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero (Usopp) and Taz Skylar (Sanji) as they reunite on the The Going Merry set in Cape Town. (You can watch it below.)

Buggy’s return was never in doubt in light of the character’s pop culture fame and TikTok sex symbol status.

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Exclusive: Netflix’s One Piece has added four more cast members for its upcoming second season. Callum Kerr (Monarch) has been cast as Smoker, Julia Rehwald (Fear Street) as Tashigi, Rob Colletti (The Many Saints of Newark) as Wapol and Ty Keogh (24 Hours To Live) as Dalton, all characters straight from Eiichiro Oda,’s pirate adventure manga. Additional cast and roles to be revealed at a later date.

There had been great anticipation among One Piece fans over the casting of Smoker who was introduced in the final minutes of the Season 1 finale as a teaser for what is to come in Season 2. While the character’s face was not revealed at the time, there were major clues, including Smoker’s characteristic naval uniform and the two cigars the man was smoking at the same time.

Based on Oda’s manga title, One Piece follows the otherworldly adventures of Monkey D.

Netflix’s One Piece is expanding its cast as it heads into a second season.

The live-action adaptation of the expansive manga and anime series has added Werner Coetser, Brendan Murray and Clive Russell to its ensemble of actors. They’ll each play allies of Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) and his Straw Hat Pirates.

Coetser and Murray (Warrior, Raised by Wolves) will play Dorry and Brogy, who in the source material are the two captains of the Giant Warrior Pirates. Game of Thrones alum Russell is set to play Crocus, a wise doctor and lighthouse keeper.

The three actors join fellow newcomers Daniel Lasker, Camrus Johnson, Jazzara Jaslyn and David Dastmalchian, who are set to play members of the Baroque Works criminal organization. Series regulars Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero and Taz Skylar are set to return.

One Piece premiered in August 2023 and was Netflix’s top series for...