Key Takeaways:
– Filming for the live-action series of One Piece's second season has started.
– Emily Rudd expressed her desire to cast John Cena in the series.
– Rudd wants Cena to play the character of Franky.
– One Piece, including its new season, is available to stream on Netflix.
Filming Kicks-off for Second Season
Exciting times are at hand for One Piece fans as filming has commenced for the second season of the live-action series. The much-loved Straw Hat Pirates have reunited once more on the Going Merry, with key actors like Emily Rudd, Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Jacob Romero, and Taz Skylar all aboard.
As filming gets underway, numerous casting announcements are capturing attention. The wait for the unveiling of Nico Robin's live-action counterpart is still very much alive, however, Emily Rudd has big dreams for another Hollywood star being a part of this adventure.
Emily Rudd's Big Casting Idea
During a recent panel at Galaxy Con, Emily Rudd and Jacob Romero shared their thoughts on potential cast additions for the series. The unanimous agreement was that Danny Devito would be an excellent addition to the One Piece universe. The creative juices didn't stop flowing there with Romero suggesting Dave Bautista could join as Jinbei.
However, it was Emily Rudd's proposition that elicited the loudest cheers. The suggestion of having none other than John Cena join the crew, possibly as Franky, had fans on the edge of their seats.
John Cena Perfect as Franky?
Much to the amusement of many, how one might see Cena, given the ongoing meme of his “invisibility”, was a topic of light-hearted debate. All jesting aside, Cena, a massive anime fan and accomplished actor, could potentially bring a lot to the role of Franky.
Cena's favorite film is the anime classic Fist of the Northstar, hence channeling the energy of Franky could be a natural transition. As for the comparisons to Jim Carrey's Ace Ventura, who inspired the character of Franky, Cena has ample acting chops to give him a run for his money. Also, visualizing Cena in colorful Hawaiian shirts and messing around with Franky's hairdo sounds like a match made in casting heaven.
Visibility aside, Cena's embrace of the character's wardrobe could add the new dimension of accessibility fans would relish. Cena stepping into Franky's oversized shoes could turn out to be a casting masterstroke, much to the delight of Emily Rudd and fans across the globe.
Conclusion: A Waiting Game
While all these speculations and wishful castings are stirring up great excitement, the final verdict lies in the hands of fate and probability. For now, avid One Piece fans and Emily Rudd are keeping their hopes high for these dream scenarios to become reality.
Regardless of how the casting wind blows, one thing is for certain: The Grand Line adventure is back in full swing on the small screen. One Piece, including the recently launched second season of the live-action series, is now available for streaming on Netflix.
Exciting times are indeed ahead for the Straw Hat Pirates and their colossal fan base. Stay tuned for more fun casting updates and behind-the-scenes teasers from the world of One Piece.
