The anticipation is over, One Piece fans! Season 2 of Netflix’s live-action adaptation has officially started production, and the excitement is palpable. To mark the occasion, Netflix released a celebratory video featuring our beloved Straw Hat cast members returning to set in South Africa.
Returning to the Going Merry: The Straw Hat Crew is Back!
In the recently shared video, Iñaki Godoy (Luffy), Mackenyu (Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero (Usopp), and Taz Skylar (Sanji) are seen reuniting on the Going Merry pirate ship set. This marks the beginning of what promises to be an epic continuation of the One Piece saga.
New Cast Members Joining the Adventure
In addition to the returning cast, Netflix announced a slew of exciting new castings in June 2024, igniting even more excitement among fans. Here are the fresh faces joining Season 2:
- David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3 (Ant-Man, The Suicide Squad)
- Clive Russell as Crocus (Game of Thrones)
- Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine
- Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5
- Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9
- Werner Coetser as Dorry
- Brendan Murray as Brogy
- Callum Kerr as Captain Smoker
- Julia Rehwald as Tashigi
- Ty Keogh as Dalton
- Rob Colletti as Wapol (Sorry, Danny DeVito fans!)
Returning to their roles are Ilia Isorelys Paulino as Alvida, Jeff Ward as Buggy, and Michael Dorman as Gold Roger, setting the stage for the thrilling Arabasta Arc.
What to Expect in Season 2
Without diving into too many spoilers, here’s a rough outline of the upcoming eight episodes:
- Episode 1: Loguetown, featuring Alvida, Buggy, and Gold Roger.
- Episode 2: Reverse Mountain with Clive Russell’s Crocus.
- Episode 3: Whisky Peak introducing Baroque Works characters, including Mr. 9.
- Episode 5: Little Garden with giants Dorry and Brogy.
- Episode 6: Introduction of Tony Tony Chopper and Dalton.
- Episodes 7 & 8: A two-part finale focused on the main Arabasta events, featuring Mr. 3 and the rest of the Baroque Works members.
Aiming for a 2025 Premiere
The report indicating a June 2024 filming start also hinted at a 2025 premiere date, which now seems more plausible than ever. With the cast and crew back on set, fans can look forward to another thrilling adventure on the Grand Line.
Stay Tuned for More!
Sources for this article include Netflix’s official announcements and recent reports on the new castings. For more updates on One Piece and other geek culture news, keep following Geek Freaks Podcast.
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