Key Takeaways:
– Netflix unveils new members of cast for One Piece live-action series.
– Clive Russell, known for his role in Game of Thrones, will be portraying Crocus.
– Fans are excited to see iconic scenes from the anime series recreated in the live-action adaptation.
– The announcement also reveals that two additional arcs will be covered in the series.
‘One Piece' Live-Action: Introductory Cast Announcement
Netflix's live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's mega-hit, One Piece, has once again positively suprised its fans. The crew behind the adaptation recently introduced a list of new actors set to join the cast for the upcoming second season. This list encompasses the actors who will be representing members of the Baroque Works, an infamous criminal syndicate. To add to the excitement, a new actor has now joined the crew for this enthralling adventure.
Game of Thrones Star Joins Adventure as Crocus
Among the new cast members, Clive Russell, the prominent actor who portrayed Brynden Tully in HBO's Game of Thrones, will be playing the role of Crocus. As the Roger Pirates' doctor and Laboon's current caretaker, Crocus is a significant cast member. His frequent interactions with Zoro and Sanji, popular characters from Straw Hat Pirates, are iconic to the series.
Once the news circulated online, fans showed their appreciation for the creative team's choice in selecting this distinguished actor. Many fans have taken to social media platforms to commend the casting decision, anticipating the replication of the iconic interactions from the manga and anime series.
More Cast and Arcs Revealed
A few days before this announcement, Netflix had mentioned the actors selected to portray notorious figures from Baroque Works. The cast comprises David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, and Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9.
Subsequently, the official account of the One Piece live-action series announced three new additions to the cast, including Werner Coetser as the giant Dorry, and Brendan Murray as the giant Brogy.
With these new members' announcements, it's been established that two new arcs will be added to the series – the Little Garden arc featuring the giants Dorry and Brogy, and the Reverse Mountain arc introducing Crocus and Laboon.
Anticipation on the Rise
While the new additions to the cast are definitely intriguing, fans are buzzing about potential recreated scenes from the manga and anime series. They are particularly keen to see the hilarious conversation between Crocus, Sanji, and Zoro as they arrive at the Twin Cape Lighthouse.
This humor-filled scene features Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro and Taz Skylar as Vinsmoke Sanji. Meanwhile, fans have also expressed confidence in Russell's portrayal of Crocus, pointing out the uncanny resemblance between the actor and the character.
A Waiting Game for One Piece Fans
The announcement of new cast members suggests that shooting may begin soon. Consequently, One Piece fans might get to watch the second season of the live-action series as early as 2025. The series is viewable on Netflix. The casting of the celebrated Clive Russell in a key role has indeed roused curiosity and anticipation among anime enthusiasts.
