Who is playing Nico Robin in Netflix's One Piece Live Action Season 2? Everything we know about Miss All Sunday's actor

Modified Sep 19, 2024 08:18 GMT

Netflix's One Piece Live Action Season 2 is promised to soon appear on screens with a star cast on Netflix, and all fans are eager to see who will play the character of Nico Robin, Miss All Sunday. After a successful first season, that premiered in 2023, season 2 is causing increased anticipation.

Based on the popular story by Eiichiro Oda, the live-action adaptation continues to win hearts. And now that speculations are growing about who will play the mysterious archaeologist of the Straw Hat Pirates, Nico Robin in Netflix's One Piece Live Action Season 2— here's everything we know so far about her casting.

Popular Russian actress and model, Lera Abova, is playing Nico Robin in Netflix's One Piece Live Action Season 2.

Lera Abova will portray Nico Robin in Netflix's One Piece Live Action Season 2

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Lera Abova will officially portray Nico Robin in Netflix's One Piece Live Action Season 2. The news was revealed during Netflix's Geeked Week 2024, as fans got a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes tour of the set.

Just when fans were excited over other casting news, the series leaked two big names as part of the confirmed cast. Besides Joe Manganiello being cast as Sir Crocodile, it has been confirmed that Lera Abova will play Nico Robin, also known as Miss All Sunday.

This shocking revelation quickly became the subject of much discussion among fans of the series One Piece. Abova, known for her distinctive screen presence, will play one of the most eagerly awaited characters from the One Piece universe.

Nico Robin as seen in anime (Image via Toei Animation)

Nico Robin is an important character in the Straw Hat Pirates and takes up a pretty significant part in the intricate plot line running through the series. Her mysterious past along with her depth in intellect has made Nico Robin stand out in the One Piece world, and it will be interesting to see Abova's further elaboration on that front in the live-action adaptation.

Every official cast announced for Netflix's One Piece Live Action Season 2

Iñaki Godoy as Luffy (Image via Netflix)

Along with Lera Abova as Nico Robin and Joe Manganiello as Crocodile, the core Straw Hat crew will be back with the original cast including Iñaki Godoy as Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd portrays Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, and Taz Skylar continuing as Sanji.

The new faces include Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, and David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3. Among others who officially joined is the Scottish actor Clive Russell as Crocus, while Werner Coetser and Brendan Murray will play the roles of Dorry and Brogy.

Callum Kerr will portray Smoker, Julia Rehwald will act as Tashigi, and Rob Colletti will be responsible for giving life to Wapol. Katey Sagal will portray Doctor Kureha, Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk, Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra, and Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday (Vivi). Fans are eagerly waiting for more updates as the series gets ready for the next phase.

Final thoughts

Lera Abova will officially portray the character of Nico Robin in the upcoming season of Netflix's One Piece Live Action Season 2, bringing one of the series' most beloved characters to life. Fans have been eagerly waiting to see her as mysterious archaeologist Miss All Sunday, as the adaptation did a tour during Geeked Week 2024.

Abova's presence, as well as acting abilities, could be perfect for the role because the mysterious, intellectual persona of Robin is crucial in making Straw Hat Pirates such an interesting dynamic.

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Edited by Ahana Mukhopadhyay