With the first season of their live-action adaptation of the anime long-runner One Piece, Netflix thrilled fans in 2023. Season 2 is set to take the Straw Hats to the desert kingdom of Alabasta. Now some of the faces that will be waiting for them there have been revealed.
Who was shown? In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the official account of the Netflix series shared a first look at 4 members of the Baroque Company on June 25, 2024. Fans of the anime and manga source material know this organization as the villains of the Alabasta saga.
The agents Mr. 3, Miss Valentine, Mr. 5, and Mr. 9, along with their respective live-action counterparts, can be seen. Here are the images.
The appearance of these characters also suggests that Season 2 will feature appearances from old acquaintances such as Princess Vivi and Mr. Crocodile. However, who will embody these important characters is still unknown.
Fans are excited about Mr. 3
What are the reactions? So far, the casting choice seems to be met with overwhelming positivity. In the comments on X, fans are praising the successful resemblance of the actors to their roles. In particular, David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3 is receiving multiple commendations from fans.
Especially nice: In an interview, the actor revealed how much he would love to be a part of something like One Piece. Fans are now looking forward to his appearances alongside Buggy the Clown. You can view the images and the interview snippet here:
A few of the reactions have been summarized here for you:
- “An absolutely PERFECT casting for Mr. 3!!” via X
- “Wow, actors who actually look like their roles? That’s rare. That’s actually rare.” (via X)
- “Not bad at all. The casting director is legit, ngl.” (via X)
Amid all the excitement, there is also a hint of nostalgia. The successful casting of these supporting characters apparently makes fans even more curious about who will embody their favorites in the Netflix series. Above all, Nico Robin, who is among the strongest women in the series, is eagerly anticipated by fans.
A member of the Straw Hat crew set to appear in Season 2, however, raised some concerns among fans beforehand. Dr. Kuleha is said to play an important role in the season, along with the talking reindeer Chopper. However, depicting this character could present a special challenge for the creators. One Piece on Netflix gets Season 2 and a new character is joining
