Summary
One Piecefans are already excited about the return of the hit show. However, they’ll surely be more ecstatic with the latest update from one of its stars ahead of Season 2’s debut.
Netflix’sOne Pieceis a live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s manga series of the same name. It stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Emily Rudd as Nami, Mackenyu as Zoro, Jacob Romero as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji, the members of the Straw Hat Pirates. Several actors will join Season 2, includingJoe Manganiello (Crocodile), Lera Abova (Nico Robin), Rigo Sanchez (Dragon), Yonda Thomas (Ipponmatsu), Sophie Anne Caruso (Miss Goldenweek), Mark Penwill (Chess), and Anton David Jeff (K.M). One of them shared a new update about the series that would surely leave fans overjoyed.
Manganiello recently spoke with CinemaBlend to promote his new Netflix movieNonnas, which also stars Vince Vaughn, Lorraine Bracco, Stanley Tucci, Linda Cardellini, and Brenda Vaccaro, to name a few. During the chat, he was asked about the live-actionOne Piece. Manganiello is joining the second season as Crocodile, and fans are already very excited to see him in character. He shared a brief update, which contained more than what fans were ready to hear. He said:
We’ve taken a break between season two and season three, so yeah, I’ll be heading back later on this year, and we’ll be working on the next part of the story. So that’s about all I could say.
Manganiello mentioned Season 3, seemingly confirming that the live-action adaptation has more seasons in the pipeline. Netflix hasn’t officially announcedOne PieceSeason 3. In fact, there’s no confirmed date as to when Season 2 will be released. However, the show is among the projects in theTudum lineup later this month. So, fans can expect to hear new updates about Season 2 and possibly an official announcement about Season 3 and more. There are rumors that the streaming giant might drop its first teaser at the event.
It Seems Like A Sure Bet That Netflix Will Keep MakingOne PieceAfter The Second Season
Manganiello’s statement is aligned with a report from Pew, a go-to source for all news related toOne Piece. In a post on X/Twitter in February, Pew announced that the live-action adaptation ofOne Piecewas getting a third season. However, in a separate post, Pew acknowledged that Netflix hasn’t officially announced Season 3 yet. But Pew was confident with its tweet because it was reportedly already listed on the Writers Guild of America directory.
One Pieceis one of the most successful manga series. When the live-action was released on Netflix, it received the same love and support. Fans were delighted with the first season due to its faithful storytelling, high production, and compelling performances from the actors. It not only attracts longtime fans but also introduces new viewers to the franchise. The success ofOne PieceSeason 1 on Netflix led to increased interest in the original manga and anime. Thus, renewing the show forSeason 2was not surprising at all.
The report about a third season is more than welcome because there are still a lot of story arcs that fans want to see in the live-action. Yes, some of the favorites likeTony Tony Chopper, Nico Robin, and Crocodile are making their debut in Season 2. However, many are looking forward to seeing Portgas D. Ace, Franky, Brook, Jinbe, Enel, Bartholomew Kuma, Boa Hancock, Sabo and more in the live-action, too. If it were up to the fans, they would wantOne Pieceto have more than three seasons.
