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On September 18, 2024, One Piece Live Action season 2 announced Lera Abova as the casting choice for Nico Robin, the archeologist of the Straw Hat Pirates. Although the fan-casting for Nico Robin was someone else, the reaction of the fandom to the selection of the Russian actor as Robin was surprisingly well-received. Many fans considered her a perfect match for the Straw Hat Pirate.
Although Lera Abova has not appeared in many films and could be at the start of her acting career, her casting as Nico Robin in the sequel of One Piece live-action could be her biggest role. While nothing can be said about how her performance would go, the fandom is adamant about believing that she could become the star of the show with her looks.
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One Piece Live Action season 2: Who is the casting for Nico Robin?
Lera Abova is a Russian model and actress currently at the start of her acting career. She has only appeared in one movie, Anna, and one TV series, Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin. She is also selected to appear in the upcoming movie Honey Don't and the TV series Good Side of a Bad Man, though the release dates for both projects have yet to be announced.
Fortunately, for the anime fandom, she will be playing the role of Nico Robin as her live-action actress. Although the fan-castings for the Straw Hat Pirate were some other well-known actresses, the fandom took the selection from the production team of live-action pretty well, as they considered her perfect for the role of Robin.
Robin is the archeologist of the Straw Hat Pirates. She is known for her mysterious demeanor, especially during the first part of the series, which the live-action will be adapting. According to the fandom, Lera Abova would be a perfect fit for her now and for the rest of One Piece live-action.
Reaction from the fandom
The fandom couldn't help but praise the choice of a Russian actress for the role of Nico Robin in One Piece Live Action season 2. Some fans were adamant that she even looked like the Straw Hat Pirates, adding to the excitement over her casting. One fan imagined Lera Abova as Robin's actress and stated that she perfectly portrays the Straw Hat Pirate's calmness and strength.
"They've been 10 out of 10 when it comes to casting the new character so far," a fan said.
"Lera abova wud look perfect as nico robin in one piece," another fan said.
"She absolutely matches the original character, so similar," another one said.
"Lera Abova as Nico Robin? This is such an exciting choice! Can't wait to see how she brings Robin’s calm, mysterious, and powerful vibe to life. Season 2 is going to be amazing!" another one claimed.
Final thoughts
As one fan pointed out, the casting for One Piece Live Action season 2 has been on point so far, whether the selection of fan-casting was possible or not. With the casting for almost all the characters of the sequel already selected, the production of the series could already be on its way, and the fandom just needs to wait and see their favorite characters set sail in season 2 soon.
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