One Piece live-action cast has already been decided, so here's a refresher of what to expect in the Netflix series.
Fans are still waiting for an official trailer for this highly anticipated series. Very little is known about it, but the One Piece live-action cast is looking good right now. Most of the actors look like they were born to play these roles.
All eyes are on the One Piece live-action series' costume department since costume and styling are the most important aspects of the production. If the show is to capture the essence of the manga or anime, the characters mustn't exhibit any hint of tackiness under any circumstances. It seems that the producers are not disappointed.
The first season of the live-action adaptation will have ten episodes which will be produced by Tomorrow Studios, a partnership between producer Marty Adelstein of Prison Break fame and ITV Studios.
Matt Owens, who worked on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., is the show's writer. Eiichiro Oda will serve as an executive producer, along with Steven Maeda and Becky Clements.
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The complete One Piece live action cast for the upcoming season 2
Finding the right actors for the Straw Hats may prove to be the most important task in selecting the cast for One Piece live action. Luffy and his fellow crew members are the main characters of the entire story. Here's a look at who gets to play the Straw Hats in the Netflix series:
- Monkey D. Luffy (teenager) is portrayed by Iñaki Godoy
- Monkey D. Luffy (child) is portrayed by Colton Osorio
- Roronoa Zoro is portrayed by Mackenyu
- Nami is portrayed by Emily Rudd
- Usopp is portrayed by Jacob Gibson
- Vinsmoke Sanji is portrayed by Taz Skylar
The One Piece live action cast, especially the Straw Hats, has been well received by fans.
Here is the rest of the cast
The announced One Piece live action cast will reflect the arcs that are being adapted into the Netflix series. Here's a look at the key players in the Romance Dawn arc, including Shanks himself:
- Shanks is portrayed by Peter Gadiot
- Lucky Roux is portrayed by Ntlanhla Morgan Kutu
- Higuma is portrayed by Tamer Burjaq
- Koby is portrayed by Morgan Davies
- Helmeppo is portrayed by Aidan Scott
- Captain "Axe-Hand" Morgan is portrayed by Langley Kirkwood
- Alvida is portrayed by Ilia Isorelýs Paulino
- Ukkari is portrayed by Richard Wright-Firth
As the story begins to pick up, here are some of the characters that have been cast in the Orange Town arc, including Buggy the Clown:
- Buggy The Clown is portrayed by Jeff Ward
- Cabaji will be portrayed by Sven Ruygrok
- Mayor Boodle is portrayed by Lindsay Reardon
The Syrup Village arc will have the following One Piece live action cast:
- Kaya is portrayed by Celeste Loots
- Kuro is portrayed by Alexander Maniatis
- Sham is portrayed by Bianca Oosthuizen
- Banchina is portrayed by Chanté Grainger
- Rika is portrayed by Kamdynn Gary
Meanwhile, the Baratie arc will round up the remaining Straw Hats and introduce the following characters:
- Zeff is portrayed by Craig Fairbrass
- Fullbody is portrayed by Jean Henry
- Moodie is portayed by Amber Hossack
- Dracule Mihawk is portrayed by Steven Ward
The popular Arlong Park storyline will likely be the end of the first season. Here is the One Piece live action cast involved in this pivotal arc:
- Arlong is portrayed by McKinley Belcher III
- Nojiko is portrayed by Chioma Umeala
- Genzo is portrayed by Grant Ross
- Chu is portrayed by Len-Barry Simons
- Nezumi is portrayed by Acton Burnell
Last but not least, here is a look at who plays Luffy's grandfather in the adaptation.
- Monkey D. Garp is portrayed by Vincent Regan
Eiichiro Oda's series is known for its large cast of colorful personalities. It will be interesting to see them play out in the live action series.
When is Netflix going to launch the series?
As of December 23, 2022, Netflix has yet to confirm a set release date. The One Piece live action cast recently said their goodbyes back in September, which suggests they wrapped up the first season. Netflix will likely make some type of announcement in 2023.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for this streaming television series. Netflix has the unenviable task of adapting the best-selling manga in history. Expectations will be high when the first season is finally released.
Post the release of One Piece live-action, the cast has garnered a lot of praise. The five Straw Hat crew especially have stolen the show and done justice to their roles. Godoy as Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, and Rudd as Nami particularly have the most screentime and manage to make the greatest impression.