Netflix has officially announced the start of production for Netflix One Piece Season Two, the beloved live-action adventure based on the original manga by Eiichiro Oda. This exciting news was shared through a cast video that reunites the original Straw Hat crew. Fans can rejoice as Iñaki Godoy (Monkey D. Luffy), Mackenyu (Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero (Usopp), and Taz Skylar (Sanji) come back together in Cape Town to continue their epic journey and get ready for The Grand Line.
The Straw Hat Crew Sets Sail Again
Returning cast members from Season One also include Ilia Isorelys Paulino as Alvida, Jeff Ward as Buggy, and Michael Dorman as Gold Roger. The familiar faces promise to bring back the same energy and charisma that captivated audiences in the first season.
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Previously announced 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, 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. Additional cast announcements are expected at a later date, adding more excitement and anticipation for the upcoming season. (picture below)
A Legendary High-Seas Adventure
One Piece is a live-action pirate adventure created in partnership with Shueisha and produced by Tomorrow Studios (an ITV Studios partner) and Netflix. The series is co-showrun, written, and executive produced by Matt Owens and Joe Tracz. Executive producers include Eiichiro Oda, the original creator of the manga, along with Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements through Tomorrow Studios, Tetsu Fujimura, Chris Symes, and Steven Maeda.
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Based on Japan’s highest-selling manga series in history by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is a legendary high-seas adventure unlike any other. The story follows Monkey D. Luffy, a young adventurer who has longed for a life of freedom since he can remember. Luffy sets off from his small village on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, One Piece, to become King of the Pirates. But in order to find the ultimate prize, Luffy will need to assemble the crew he’s always wanted before finding a ship to sail, searching every inch of the vast seas, outpacing the Marines, and outwitting dangerous rivals at every turn.
What’s Next for the Straw Hats?
The first season of One Piece brought the world of pirates, treasures, and high-seas adventures to life with remarkable authenticity and excitement. With the second season now in production, fans can look forward to more thrilling escapades, deeper character developments, and the introduction of new and intriguing characters that will expand the already rich tapestry of the One Piece universe.
Fans are eagerly awaiting more updates and sneak peeks from the set in Cape Town. As the production progresses, viewers can expect the same high-quality storytelling and captivating performances that made the first season a global sensation.
Until then fans can rewatch Season One on Netflix.
About Netflix One Piece
Release Date: TBA
Showrunners, Executive Producers, & Writers: Matt Owens, Steven Maeda
Executive Producers: Eiichiro Oda, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements
Production: Tomorrow Studios, Netflix
Cast: Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, Taz Skylar, Vincent Regan, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Langley Kirkwood, Jeff Ward, Celeste Loots, Alexander Maniatis, McKinley Belcher III, Craig Fairbrass, Steven Ward, Chioma Umeala.
Logline
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. Luffy is a young adventurer who has longed for a life of freedom since he can remember. Luffy sets off from his small village on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, ONE PIECE, to become King of the Pirates! But in order to find the ultimate prize, Luffy will need to assemble the crew he’s always wanted before finding a ship to sail, searching every inch of the vast blue seas, outpacing the Marines, and outwitting dangerous rivals at every turn.
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