Key Takeaways:
– Taz Skylar, who portrays Sanji in Netflix’s One Piece live-action series, revealed he hid his scar tissue injuries from the production crew.
– Skylar’s extreme training regimen potentially pushed his body past its limits, fuelling the actor’s commitment to authenticity in his fight scenes.
– Training for four hours daily, cooking for the show, and spending time in the sauna for a stretch are just a hint of Skylar’s routines as he prepared for the show.
– Despite the discomfort, this intense training significantly improved his ability to perform his battle scenes with realism.
Extraordinary Commitment: Taz Skylar in Netflix’s One Piece
Viewers acclaimed actor Taz Skylar for his portrayal of Sanji in the first season of Netflix’s One Piece live-action adaptation. His portrayal not only impressed the audience with the encapsulation of Sanji’s fighting style but also with his cooking skills, echoing Sanji’s character from the original series.
Fans eagerly await the release of the second season, keen to see all of their favorite characters come to life once again. Skylar, however, has kept a crucial fact concealed from the production team. He carried hidden scar tissue injuries during the filming, which could have inflicted significant harm during the stunt scenes.
Training Rigorously to Perfect Sanji’s Role
As part of his interview with Esquire Middle East at the Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC), Skylar spoke candidly about his preparation for the first season and how he was entering uncharted territory. As a newcomer to such rigorous physical roles, he recalled pulling out all the stops to perfect his portrayal of the fighter Sanji from the training to the stunt work.
To nail his fight scenes and stunts, Skylar shared, he had to immerse himself completely in rigorous training, to the extent it could have been deemed psychopathic. Nevertheless, it was this hardcore dedication that made him shine as Sanji on screen.
Taking Concealing To The Next Level
Beyond immersing himself in psychopathic training, Skylar revealed other facets of his intense preparation. He would engage in a four-hour training session in the morning, repeat dishes needed for the show, and then retreat to the sauna to stretch.
He confessed this regimen led him to severe physical strain, leading to scar tissue on the inside of his ligaments. It took him nearly a year to recover fully and land on his legs without pain. In order to continue his stunt work, he duct-taped his legs to hide his injury from the team.
Final Words
Taz Skylar’s dedication to maintaining the realism of Sanji’s character speaks volumes about his commitment as an actor. Taking such risk to deliver authenticity, while not recommended, has certainly left a lasting impression on the One Piece fans. As with all the other characters, his portrayal has contributed significantly to the show’s success.
Skylar’s revelation has not only impressed the audience but has also shed light on the intense pressure and physical trial actors undergo to bring their characters to life. His strive for perfection is evident not just in his acting, but in his enduring physical pains and taking risks for the sake of his character, Sanji. As season 2 is eagerly awaited, one can only anticipate what further dedication actors like Skylar will bring to the series.
One Piece live-action series is available for streaming on Netflix.
