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Live-Action ONE PIECE Season 2 Begins, Cast for Secret Crime Organization Baroque Works Announced

The live-action adaptation of 'ONE PIECE' on the streaming service "Netflix" is set to continue. The second season will depict the voyage on the extraordinary sea, the "Grand Line," and the Straw Hat Pirates will face off against the members of the popular secret crime organization Baroque Works from the original manga. The newly announced cast members include Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Jazara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, and David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3.


The live-action drama series 'ONE PIECE' introduces the cast for the members of Baroque Works

The live-action drama series 'ONE PIECE' introduces the cast for the members of Baroque Works who will stand in the way of the Straw Hat Pirates (C) Eiichiro Oda / Shueisha


The globally popular Japanese comic 'ONE PIECE' by Eiichiro Oda, serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha), is a grand maritime adventure about the Straw Hat Pirates led by Monkey D. Luffy, who set out to find the legendary treasure "One Piece" left behind by the Pirate King Gold Roger.

In the era of great pirates, a boy named Luffy, who admires the great pirate Red-Haired Shanks, promises to meet him again at sea. Years later, a grown Luffy sets out on the grand ocean to become the Pirate King!

In the live-action Season 1, Luffy (played by Iñaki Godoy) meets trusted comrades like Zoro (played by Mackenyu), Nami (played by Emily Rudd), Usopp (played by Jacob Romero), and Sanji (played by Taz Skylar).


 Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9

Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9 (C) Eiichiro Oda / Shueisha


Season 1, set in Luffy’s hometown, the East Blue, depicted intense battles with rough pirates like Buggy and Arlong, and the origins of the Straw Hat Pirates' adventure. Finally becoming a wanted pirate, Luffy and his friends, each with their own dreams, take their first step into the Grand Line.

Daniel Lasker, who plays Mr. 9, has appeared in dramas such as 'Raised by Wolves.' Camrus Johnson, who plays Mr. 5, is known for his role in 'Batwoman.'


Jazara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine

Jazara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine (C) Eiichiro Oda / Shueisha


Jazara Jaslyn, who plays Miss Valentine, has shown her presence in dramas such as 'Warrior.'


David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3.

David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3 (C) Eiichiro Oda / Shueisha


David Dastmalchian, who plays Mr. 3, is a talented actor appearing in Hollywood blockbusters like the 'Ant-Man' series, 'Blade Runner 2049,' 'The Suicide Squad,' 'Dune,' and 'Oppenheimer.'


Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5

Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5 (C) Eiichiro Oda / Shueisha


Though much about Season 2 remains a mystery, fans are excited to see how these newly announced characters will appear.

The Netflix series 'ONE PIECE' is produced in partnership with Shueisha, and is produced by Tomorrow Studios (a partner of ITV Studios) and Netflix. Season 1 is exclusively available for streaming, and Season 2 will be exclusively available soon.


Source : ORICON NEWS

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