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In this golden age of television, at any given moment, we have thousands and thousands of options for brilliant and entertaining TV shows, but there are only a few TV shows that will stay with you long after you have finished watching. You will think about their characters, their stories, and, in some cases, their endings. So, today, we thought of making a list of a few shows that you must watch (because of their brilliance) before you die.

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Fleabag is a British dark comedy-drama series created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Based on Waller-Bridge’s one-woman show of the same name, the Prime Video series follows a dry-witted young woman in London as she navigates through the complexities of love and life without any life while dealing with a tragedy. Fleabag stars Phoebe Waller-Bridge,...

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Netflix’s beloved fantasy action comedy-drama series One Piece has officially wrapped production on Season 2, with an important casting of Rigo Sanchez as Luffy’s father, Dragon, revealed.

Based on the popular Japanese manga series of the same name by Eiichiro Oda, the Netflix series follows Monkey D. Luffy as he goes on a perilous adventure to become the King of the Pirates. He is joined by his crew, which includes master swordsman Roronoa Zora, expert thief and cartographer Nami, chef Sanji, and storyteller Usopp.

Most of the cast from Season 1, including Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Jacob Romero Gibson, Taz Skylar, Ilia Isorelys Paulino, Jeff Ward, and Michael Dorman, will be returning to reprise their roles.

Alongside Sanchez, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Katey Sagal, Charithra Chandran, Joe Manganiello, Yonda Thomas, James Hiroyuki Liao, Sophie Anne Caruso, Mark Penwill, Anton David Jeftha,...

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...

"Star Trek: Section 31" takes the franchise on a road less traveled by bringing back "Star Trek: Discovery" standout Philippa Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh) and putting her in charge of a heist. Unlike the "Star Wars'" take on the heist movie theme in 2016's "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," the often more idealistic and pacifistic "Trek" opts for a far more light-hearted route. "Star Trek: Section 31" is B-movie trash in the best possible way, as the Academy Award winning Yeoh rocks her fallen tyrant character's new role as the head of arguably the most ragtag team a "Star Trek" project has ever given fans.

Among the key members of the film's Section 31 special ops team is the unpredictable and intense Fuzz, who probably wouldn't be a main character in just about any other "Star Trek" film. Fuzz is played by South African actor Sven Ruygrok, a rising star who's been making...

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,...

2024 is basically over at this point, so we've already started looking to 2025. It's going to be a big year for Netflix with so many highly anticipated releases, such as Stranger Things season 5, Wednesday season 2, The Night Agent season 2, Cobra Kai season 6 part 3, You season 5 and much more.

However, some beloved Netflix shows won't be returning in the new year for various reasons. We're talking about shows like Bridgerton, Outer Banks, 3 Body Problem etc. Then, there are some Netflix series that could come back with new seasons in 2025, but we're not totally sure. Obviously, we would want to see these shows as soon as possible, but it all depends on how long the filmmaking process takes and Netflix.

If the cast and crew can't finish the filmmaking process in time for a show to make a 2025 release, then we won't see it until the next year or possibly even later,...

One Piece season 2 will end at Drum Island, meaning the Netflix show has the chance to turn a joke anime character into one of its best villains. Easily Netflix’s best live-action anime adaptation, One Piece season 1 covered the East Blue saga and is now moving to Arabasta. Surprisingly, though, One Piece season 2 will not cover the actual Arabasta arc. It will instead only cover Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Whisky Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island, thus saving the Arabasta segment for season 3. This means that Drum Island will be even more important in live-action.

The fact that Drum Island will be One Piece season 2’s final arc means that it will have to deliver not only a good adaptation of Chopper’s origin story but also a set of episodes that conclude the season on a high note. In season 1, the fight against Arlong for Nami’s freedom was the closing act of the story,...

The debut of Tony Tony Chopper in live-action will be even more important than expected thanks to One Piece season 2’s Arabasta decision. With One Piece season 1 ending after Arlong’s defeat, it was easy to predict where the Netflix show was going to go next. While One Piece season 2 is indeed adapting the Arabasta saga, the series will not cover it in its entirety, saving the actual Arabasta arc for the yet-to-be-confirmed season 3. In other words, season 2 will cover from Loguetown to Drum Island.

Earlier in 2024, One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda revealed in an open letter to fans that One Piece season 2 was going to visit Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Whisky Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island. Although the addition of Loguetown was expected – it was supposed to be in season 1 after all – the absence of Arabasta was surprising. Netflix’s One Piece is taking its time with the story,...

Figuring out which character ate the most powerful Devil Fruit in live-action One Piece will get a lot more complicated in season 2. During the first season of Netflix's live-action anime adaptation, only two characters with Devil Fruit powers were featured: Iñaki Godoy's Monkey D. Luffy and Jeff Ward's Buggy the Clown. Both Devil Fruits have their advantages, but Luffy's is clearly superior. The ability to turn one's body into rubber offers a dizzying array of attacking and defensive options, whereas Buggy's power to split his body is far more limited in scope.

The relative drought of Devil Fruit characters in One Piece season 1 only made Luffy seem more formidable. Enemies were immediately threatened upon realizing the Straw Hat captain had eaten one of the world's infamous cursed fruits, and Luffy's skill at wielding the Gum-Gum Fruit meant villains were generally right to be concerned. That...

From the set to music, Eiichiro Oda’s series enthralled the audience with its first season. With a second season of live-action in the works, fans await the masterpiece with bated breath.

In an era of failed live-action series, One Piece serves as a reminder of just how authentic adaptations can be. While Season 1 was a complete banger, the second season is all set to notch it up as Oda confirmed.

Straw Hat Pirates in a still from the live-action series | Credit: Netflix

The mangaka responded to the live-action cast and shared his opinions on the upcoming season. While the second season is set to release in 2025, it would be nothing short of legendary. Be it casting or VFX, the franchise is set to outdo itself in most aspects.

Eiichiro Oda responds to the live-action cast

Decades back, Eiichiro Oda gave us one of the iconic adventure series in the shonen genre.

“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...

The pirates and marines Luffy faced in Netflix's One Piece season 1 made a big impression already, leaving season 2 to up the stakes in the villain department. One Piece's season 1 villains changed the game of live-action anime adaptations. Traditionally, these productions don't have a high enough budget to make the high fantasy wonders of anime appear, in any way, real. This applies, in particular, to larger-than-life villains with dark transformation sequences and horror-inspired costumes.

Moving on from One Piece season 1, the Straw Hat Pirates - Monkey D. Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Sanji - will be entering the Grand Line, a critically dangerous stretch of ocean where the world's most savage pirates operate. To seek the One Piece, a mysterious treasure teased by Gol D. Roger at his execution, Monkey D. Luffy will be leading his crew into terrible peril with the possibility of great reward. In season...

Spoilers ahead for the One Piece manga/anime, on which the live-action show is based.

One Piece season 2 needs to make an important Nico Robin change, and the first season of the Netflix shows version of East Blue proves that it can be done. Among all the new One Piece season 2 cast additions is Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday, whom Netflix is avoiding to call "Nico Robin." The live-action series will have the chance to portray Robin as a proper villain, at least for those not familiar with the source material, which should make her eventual redemption at the end of the Arabasta saga even better.

However, for that work, Miss All Sunday should have a bigger role in One Piece season 2 compared to her manga counterpart. The fact that One Piece season 2s story will not include Arabasta makes it even more important that key characters like Robin...

Netflixs One Piece has done an impressive job of bringing the world created by Eiichiro Oda to live-action, but the trickiest characters and storylines from the manga are yet to come. One Piece was never considered an easy anime to adapt to other media, which is why it was arguably surprising that the Netflix series worked so well. Hollywoods previous live-action anime adaptations had been mostly disappointing, but One Piece season 1 managed to both honor the source material and tell a story that new fans could connect with even if they werent familiar with the anime.

One Piece, as with most long-running shonen properties, becomes weirder and more fantastical as it goes on. The first One Piece saga, East Blue barely scratches the potential and the complexity of that world. As pointed out by Nami in the first season of the live-action series, the Grand Line is where the bigger...

One Piece season 1 made a significant change to Sanjis character, and the future of the Netflix live-action show is even more exciting as a result. One of the original Straw Hat pirates, Sanji joined Luffys crew toward the end of the East Blue saga after deciding to finally leave the Baratie and go after his dream of finding the All Blue. Between his suits and the cigar, Sanji has a distinctive look that makes him stand out even among One Pieces colorful set of characters. However, not everything about Sanji works.

Netflixs One Piece was expected to make changes to Eiichiro Odas manga, from the pacing of the story to which characters and locations would be featured. With only eight episodes to cover an entire anime saga, most of One Piece season 1s changes to the manga had to do with the pacing and how one arc tied into the next.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for the One Piece manga.

After a strong first season, One Piece season 2 has high expectations to meet, especially regarding fight scenes. One Piece season 1 was as faithful to the source material as a live-action anime adaptation can be, getting not only the characters but also the world right. One aspect that could be even better in season 2 is the fight scenes, even more so because One Pieces villains and battles only get more impressive as the story goes on.

The best fights in One Piece season 1 combined practical and visual effects in a way that suited the style of Eiichiro Odas manga perfectly. For example, whereas Sanjis fighting style involves a lot of wire work and moves performed on camera, most of Luffys abilities can only be portrayed through VFX. Its important to note that One Piece season 2 will not cover the Arabasta arc, meaning that...

Although it will take a while for Netflixs One Piece to get into Water 7 based on the current pace of the live-action series, Nico Robins I want to live moment has the potential to make everyone cry again several years after it happened in the source material. The cast of One Piece season 2 has gotten bigger recently with the announcement of Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0 and Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday. While Netflix has avoided using the characters real names so far, One Piece fans are well aware that Crocodile and Nico Robin have been cast.

One Piece season 2 brings the show to the Grand Line, meaning that Luffy and his friends are about to meet bigger pirates and more treacherous islands. The Straw Hats journey in the Grand Line gets messy as soon as they make it through the Reverse Mountain with the introduction of Miss Wednesday, who...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the One Piece manga, on which the Netflix show is based.

Monkey D. Luffy and his crew are joined by new friends and foes in the cast of One Piece season 2, which brings multiple characters from Eiichiro Odas manga to live-action for the first time. One Piece season 2 is set to cover most of the Arabasta saga, going from Loguetown to Drum Island. As expected, the main cast of the first season will return, but the show will also introduce a lot of new characters. As the Straw Hat pirates enter the Grand Line, they start running into potential allies but also major threats.

One Piece's cast was one of the best things about the Netflix live-action anime adaptation. Having existed for more than two decades, Luffy and his friends have millions of fans around the world and had to be perfectly cast.

Season two of One Piece is currently being filmed in Cape Town, South Africa, and two new cast members have been announced. Joe Manganiello and Lera Abova have joined the live-action series based on the popular manga of the same name.

Manganiello & Abova are not the only new additions to the cast for season two. They join previously announced 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. Meanwhile, Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, Taz Skylar, Ilia Isorelys Paulino, Jeff Ward, and Michael Dorman are returning from season one.

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This week was Geeked Week at Netflix, and by all the treasure in the high seas did they deliver. Avatar: The Last Airbender is officially in production on season 2 and has cast Toph! Squid Game season 2 has a new teaser! Black Mirror announced its star-studded cast for its seventh season! Arcane season 2 got a release date! Everywhere you look, there's news, news, news.

Some of that news we had an inkling of even before it dropped, but now it's official. That's the case for One Piece, Netflix's pirate fantasy show based on the long-running and beloved manga by Eiichiro Oda. Just yesterday we reported that Joe Manganiello (True Blood) and Lera Above (Anna) were reportedly joining the series for its second season, after some overenthusiastic Netflix employee posted their names to the Tudum site a bit early. But now it's official official! Check out showrunner Matt Owens revealing Manganiello's...

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,...

All aboard! The story of One Piece will continue with its second season. The fantasy series is now in production, and Netflix announced during its Geeked Week 2024 event that True Blood‘s Joe Manganiello and Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin‘s Lera Abova are part of the cast. The series also shared a new behind-the-scenes video of the season’s first table read that gives a look at the new cast members gather together (see above). Manganiello hosted the live Geeked Week event on September 19 in Atlanta, Georgia, which featured a slew of announcements from various Netflix shows. The Deal or No Deal Island host was joined on stage by Abova, One Piece executive producer Matt Owens, and cast member Jeff Ward when it came time to update the crowd on the adventure series’ new cast. Based on Japan’s highest-selling manga series in history by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece...

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,...

One Piece has added Joe Manganiello and Lera Abova to the Season 2 cast. Manganiello will play “Mr. 0” and Abova will portray “Miss All Sunday.” The announcement was made during the Netflix Geeked Week Live show Thursday. The show also gave a behind-the-scenes look at the first table read of Season 2, which teased that popular character Chopper will appear in the new season. (You can watch it below.)

Manganiello & 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, Werner Coetser...

Production on the second season of Netflix's One Piece is in full swing, with filming currently underway in South Africa and the hype train building momentum. One Piece stands as one of the rare live-action manga adaptations that won over longtime fans and newcomers alike, perfectly capturing the fun, optimistic vibe of the long-running manga by Eiichiro Oda. When last we saw Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) and his misfit crew of pirates, they were just setting out for the Grand Line in their quest to find the legendary One Piece treasure. Suffice to say, the anticipation is sky high for season 2.

And now, we've got some exciting new One Piece updates! According to What's On Netflix, both Joe Mangiello (True Blood) and Lera Abova (Anna) have joined the cast of the series for its second season. This news came directly from Netflix's Tudum site, which republished a preview...

One Piece is soaring heights with its worldwide success and recognition. With the success of the series’ live-action adaptation, Netflix is all set for season 2. While the second installment of the live-action retains its core characters, it will take the series to another level. This holds especially true for the additional cast. However, it is too soon for producers to be throwing spoilers.

Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro in a still from the live-action series | Credit: Tomorrow Studios

A clip featuring the Buggy actor Jeff Ward touring the sets of Season 2 accidentally dropped spoilers. From Lera Abova’s costume to Brook’s wig, fans couldn’t help but point out. Regardless of that, it is certain that season 2 will be nothing short of legendary.

Fans on X react to Netflix’s accidental spoilers of Season 2 costumes

One Piece is known for its cult popularity and a worldwide fanbase. With its accolades and cultural impact,...

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Agatha All Along is a dark fantasy comedy-drama series created by Jeff Schaffer. Based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name, the Disney+ series serves as a spin-off to the WandaVision series it is set three years after the events of WandaVision and it follows the story of Agatha as she comes out of her mystical coma that Wanda put her in and now she is being hunted by a group of witches as she goes on an adventure to find the legendary Witches’ Road with the help of a goth teen and some other witches. Agatha All Along stars Kathryn Hahn in the lead role with Joe Locke, Debra Jo Rupp, Aubrey Plaza, Sasheer Zamata, and Ali Ahn starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the fantastical elements, witchy vibes, and compelling characters in...

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,...

Netflix’s Tudum website accidentally revealed on Sep 19, 2024, that Joe Manganiello will be playing the notorious Mr. 0, also known as Crocodile, and Lera Abova has been cast as Miss All Sunday, better known as Nico Robin, in the upcoming second season of One Piece Live-action series.

The casting slip-up was noticed when Netflix Tudum republished its season 2 preview alongside a newly released set tour conducted by Jeff Ward.

The update included an additional photo in their cast slideshow and the names of Manganiello and Abova in the article’s excerpt.

While the announcement likely wasn’t meant to go live until Netflix’s Geeked Week event, fans quickly caught on and the news has been making rounds on social media.

Crocodile, also known as Sir Crocodile, is one of the most iconic villains in the One Piece universe. He is the leader of the criminal organization Baroque Works, going by the codename Mr.

We may not know exactly when to expect the second season of the live-action One Piece series, but the cast and crew are currently hard at work on it. You can see some of that work thanks to a new video featuring Buggy the Clown actor Jeff Ward , who takes us through some of the departments, sets and locations of One Piece season 2. Ward starts with a visit to costume designer Kerry Barnard before moving on speak with creator and showrunner Matt Owens, hair and makeup designer Amanda Ross McDonald, props master Egbert Kruger and production designers Tom Hannam and Max Gottlieb. You'll get to see some prop and location teases along the way, including the Twin Cape Lighthouse. Ward closes the video out playing a little coy with the release year, which gets bleeped out the second he opens his mouth.  Related: Which One Piece Character Said This Quote?...

A new One Piece behind-the-scenes video hosted by actor Jeff Ward has been released, teasing new locations as the Straw Hats venture into the Grand Line. One Piece season 2 is set to continue the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy (Iaki Godoy) and his crew, including Zoro (Mackenyu), Nami (Emily Rudd), Usopp (Jacob Romero Gibson), and Sanji (Taz Skylar). Production is currently underway, with a previous announcement confirming season 2 will adapt from the Loguetown Arc through the Drum Island Arc of Eiichiro Odas original manga.

Released by Netflix's One Piece Twitter, the Buggy actor met with multiple people involved in season 2, revealing a glimpse at what's to come. Costume designer Kerry Barnard showcases numerous outfits for season 2, including some that are blurred out to avoid spoilers. Hair and makeup designer Amanda Ross McDonald showed off some wigs for character design, while property master Egbert Kruger and creator and showrunner Matt Owens...

The One Piece season 2 casting news just keeps on coming, with the latest addition to the cast (as reported by The Hollywood Reporter) being Charithra Chandran, who recently played the breakout role of Edwina Sharma in the hit Netflix series Bridgerton. For One Piece, which is also a Netflix show and a live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s world-famous manga (you can read our 6/10 review of the first season Here), Chandran will be taking on the role of Nefertari Vivi, a.k.a. Miss Wednesday, the princess of the Arabasta Kingdom.

Chandran joins fellow recently announced cast additions Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, an ally of the Straw Hat Pirates and a doctor on Drum Island where she is the head of the Isshi-100; Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk, a thief-turned-Drum Island doctor; and Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra, the King of Alabasta and the patriarch of the Nefertari family.

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.

The second season for the live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s world-famous manga One Piece continues production and is still adding to its cast. Recently, Mark Harelik of Presumed Innocent was announced to have joined the cast and will be playing a character that almost shares his last name, Dr. Hiriluk. It was also recently revealed that despite her best efforts, Jamie Lee Curtis‘ lobbying for Dr. Kureha would not be accomplished and the role would go to former Married…with Children, Futurama, 8 Simple Rules, Sons of Anarchy, and The Conners star Katy Sagal.

Variety has now reported that Sendhil Ramamurthy, known for the NBC series Heroes as well as Heroes Reborn, has now joined the cast of season 2 as Nefertari Cobra. In One Piece, Nefertari Cobra is known as the King of Alabasta and is the patriarch of the Nefertari family. Ramamurthy can be seen recently starring on...

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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Season 2 of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s world-famous manga One Piece (you can read our 6/10 review of the first season Here) is already a couple months deep into its production, and one character that fans have been eagerly looking forward to seeing in the new episodes is Dr. Kureha. Many were also hoping to see Jamie Lee Curtis bring the character to life, and Curtis let it be known that she would be lobbying to play the part… but it didn’t work out. Deadline reports that Curtis wasn’t able to fit the show into her schedule, since working on it would have required her to spend a couple of months in South Africa, where filming is taking place. So instead of Curtis, the role has gone to Katey Sagal, who is best known for the roles she has played on Married… with Children, 8 Simple Rules,...

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...

In Netflix's adaptation of One Piece, Buggy the Clown may have a smaller role in season 2. Buggy's future importance in the story is significant, as he becomes a major player in the manga. Netflix's One Piece can keep Buggy relevant by expanding Jeff Ward's role in season 2, deviating from the original manga for the live-action adaptation.

Jeff Ward's Buggy the Clown is not the most powerful villain in Netflix's One Piece adaptation, but he certainly made a strong impression. Despite being comprehensively beaten by Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates, Buggy hung around season 1 like a bad smell, even getting involved - somewhat unwillingly - in the final battle against Arlong. One Piece season 1's ending then set up Buggy's return when it showed him plotting revenge alongside fellow small-time pirate Alvida, who had a bone of her own to pick with the Straw Hat captain.

One Piece's live-action adaptation successfully brings iconic characters to life on screen, despite some criticisms. Buggy and Alvida will team up in season 2, creating new obstacles for Luffy and the Straw Hat pirates. The inclusion of Loguetown arc in the next season promises exciting developments and challenges for the characters.

I'm so excited to see One Piece's new team-up after seeing how well these characters were adapted to the screen in its first season. One Piece's 2023 live-action cast brought many of the anime's original characters to life in spectacular fashion in an exciting new adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's iconic work. Though One Piece's live-action adaptation has not come without criticism, the translation of characters from animation to screen is one of its biggest successes.

One Piece's first season focused on the formation of the Straw Hat pirate crew as they followed Luffy's (Iaki Godoy...

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Netflix anuncia que ya está en marcha el rodaje de la segunda temporada de “One Piece”, la aventura pirata de acción real basada en el popular anime.

“One Piece” sigue al joven pirata Monkey D. Luffy mientras surca los mares con su Banda de Sombrero de Paja: el espadachín Roronoa, la cartógrafa Nami, el cuentacuentos Usopp y el chef Sanji. Luffy sueña con convertirse en el Rey de los Piratas y encontrar el misterioso tesoro del infame pirata Gold Roger, el One Piece.

El reparto de “One Piece” lo forman Iñaki Godoy como Monkey, D. Luffy Mackenyu como Roronoa, Zoro Emily Rudd como Nami, Jacob Romero como Usopp, Taz Skylar como Sanji, Morgan Davies como Koby, Aidan Scott como Helmeppo, Vincent Regan como Vicealmirante Garp, Langley Kirkwood como Capitán ‘Mano de Hacha’ Morgan, Craig Fairbrass como Zeff, Peter Gadiot como Shanks,...

The live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s world-famous manga One Piece sets sail for another season on Netflix by reuniting the Straw Hats for more adventure on the high seas! Hold onto your fandom, folks! Production on One Piece Season 2 is happening in South Africa, and the cast is feeling better than Jack when he screams, “I’m the King of the World” in James Cameron’s Titanic. Netflix shared a behind-the-scenes video on Monday featuring primary cast members – Iñaki Godoy (Monkey D. Luffy), Mackenyu (Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero (Usopp) and Taz Skylar (Sanji) – reuniting in South Africa for another round of action-packed episodes.

In addition to the video, Netflix says beloved castmates from the first season will return, including Ilia Isorelys Paulino as Alvida, Jeff Ward as Buggy, and Michael Dorman as Gold Roger.

One Piece Season 2 is more than familiar faces. The sophomore season of Netflix...

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.

Netflix recorded an official and emotional reunion clip for One Piece season 2, featuring the Straw Hat crew. Production for One Piece season 2 has officially already begun. After flying to South Africa to film the upcoming season, Iaki Godoy reunited with the other Straw Hats, and the gang had a touching reunion.

To announce the official start of the live-action One Piece season 2 production, Netflix recorded a touching reunion clip featuring every major member of the current Straw Hat crew. The show is an adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's manga and follows a crew of pirates as they attempt to traverse the Grand Line to claim the legendary treasure, the One Piece. With danger around every corner, the crew managed to take down Buggy the Clown (Jeff Ward) and Arlong (McKinley Belcher III). They will need to begin their journey into the far more dangerous Grand Line in season 2.

While the...

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.

“I knew that people would really like him,...

One Piece will have a second season on Netflix, and viewers will see some new faces join the cast in familiar roles on the live-action series. One Piece was renewed in September for a second season.

Starring Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Vincent Regan, Jeff Ward, Morgan Davies, Jacob Romero Gibson, and Taz Skylar, the fantasy adventure series is based on a manga series where Straw Hat Pirates on a quest for the "One Piece," a fabled prestige treasure that might elevate their captain to "King of the Pirates.

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One Piece season 2 adds new actors for Smoker, Tashigi, Wapol, and Dalton. Smoker will be a more imposing villain than in season 1, impacting Luffy's quest. Season 2 will adapt the Arabasta Saga, with Loguetown likely as an early stop.

One Piece announces a new round of actors set to join season 2, including who will portray season 1's ominous post-credit Marines villain Smoker. Eiichiro Oda's beloved fantasy manga epic was brought to live-action in 2023, as Netflix adapted the series into an eight-episode series covering the first stretch of Monkey D. Luffy's quest to find the fabled One Piece. With Luffy having placed the Straw Hat Pirate crew on the map in season 1, One Piece's final episode showed several parties eager to bring him in for the bounty reward, including Smoker.

As One Piece season 2's cast grows, the official One Piece Twitter has unveiled the latest newcomers who will...

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.