Key Takeaways:
– Sendhil Ramamurthy joins One Piece Season 2, playing the role of Nefertari Cobra.
– Mark Harelik is also a new addition, portraying Dr. Hiriluk.
– Katy Sagal gets the role of Dr. Kureha, despite Jamie Lee Curtis’ attempts to land it.
Welcome One Piece Fans!
Get pumped because your favorite high-seas adventure is sailing into its exciting second season and is welcoming some new faces on board! One Piece, the live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s globally loved manga, is not just continuing production, but also expanding its storyline with fresh characters portrayed by some incredible talent.
The Casting Lineup Shakes Ships!
Renowned actor Mark Harelik, whom you might recognize from Presumed Innocent, is one of the newest members of the crew. It’s such a cool coincidence that he’ll be playing a character, Dr. Hiriluk, who almost shares his real last name!
There’s one role that stirred up some buzz – Dr. Kureha. Can you believe Jamie Lee Curtis tried to snatch it up? Despite Curtis making her best pitch, the role eventually fell into the lap of the talented Katy Sagal. She’s known for her brilliant performances in shows like Married…with Children, Futurama, and 8 Simple Rules to name a few.
From Heroes to Royalty!
But wait till you hear this. Sendhil Ramamurthy – yes, the very same who blew us away with his performances on hit series like NBC’s Heroes and Heroes Reborn – joins the One Piece family too! And guess what? He’s going to take the mantle of Nefertari Cobra – also known as the King of Alabasta. Being the head honcho of the Nefertari family, this is indeed a role to watch out for!
Lately, Ramamurthy has been making waves playing Mohan Vishwakumar on Netflix’s Never Have I Ever. They guy’s been all over the screen in fantastic roles too, like in DC’s Doom Patrol, New Amsterdam, Beauty & the Beast – talk about range!
Joining the Adventure!
Season 2 not only brings new faces, but also sees the return of your favourite ones. You’ll see Iñaki Godoy back as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, and so on. As for the other newcomers, you can expect impressive performances by Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy and many others, adding more excitement to the already thrilling voyage!
About One Piece
In case you’ve joined us late, let’s revisit what One Piece is all about. It’s the journey of young adventurer Monkey D. Luffy who yearns for a life of freedom. His dream? Find the legendary treasure – ONE PIECE – and become the King of Pirates! But it’s not as easy as it sounds. He’ll need to assemble a crew, get a ship, and outsmart enemies at every turn.
So there you have it, fellow One Piece fans – a glimpse at what’s in store in season 2. Buckle up for another exciting voyage full of new faces and, of course, incredible adventures!
