It would seem that the organization to oppose Monkey D. Luffy’s ambition of becoming King of the Pirates is finally beginning to take significant shape in Netflix’sOne PieceSeason 2. The live-action series has found its Crocodile withJoe Manganiello, known for his role as Deathstroke inZack Snyder’s DC Universe, cast in the role of Mr. 0. In the manga’s Arabasta Saga arc, Mr. 0, aka the “Desert King” Sir Crocodile, is the main villain and sits atop the Baroque Works organization, which is certainly going to oppose Luffy and the Straw Hats crew. According toComic Book, Manganiello would be joining the second season of the live-action adaptation, taking on the role of a pirate who loves to have the sand in his boots due to hisDevil Fruit abilities.
For those not familiar with the plethora of characters inEiichiro Oda’s long-running manga, Crocodile is a pirate that has one main aim in his agenda - the rulership and dominion of the desert locale known as Alabasta. Known within his organization, the Baroque Works as Mr. 0, the villain does not immediately employ force as a path to victory, rather he positions himself as a hero of the people while he plots to undermine Alabasta’s ruler, King Cobra, on the side. Just asthe Gomu Gomu no Mi devil fruitbestows Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) with incredible stretchy and versatile powers. The Suna Suna no Mi grants the Warlord of the Sea the ability to transform, control, and create sand whenever he wants.
For the second season ofOne Piece, the adventures of the Going Merry will seethe Straw Hats traveling to the likes of Loguetown, Little Garden, and Drum Island. A trip to Drum Island will see the crew meet up with itsadorable ship doctor, Tony Tony Chopper. Once more, the coming season will be lead by the aforementioned Godoy as Luffy,Mackenyuas Zoro,Emily Ruddas Nami,Jacob Romeroas Usopp andTaz Skylaras Sanji.
The Arabasta Saga Host Both Old and New Faces
One PieceSeason 2 is expanding across the Grand Line and with it comes a plethora of new characters to bring the story to life. Certain villainous faces will reprise their roles from the first season, includingJeff Ward as Buggy the Clown,Michael Dormanas Gold Roger, andIllia Isorelys Paulinoas Alvida. New cast members for the Arabasta Saga arc includeKatey Sagal andMark Harelikas Drum Island’s Dr. Kureha and Dr. Hiriluk,Sendhil Ramamurthyas Nefertari Cobra, the king of Arabasta, andCharithra Chandran as his daughter Vivi, aka Miss Wednesday.
While Manganiello’s Mr. 0 leads the Baroque Works organization, his agents and stooges will be played byDavid Dastmalchianas Mr. 3,Jazzara Jaslynas Miss Valentine,Daniel Laskeras Mr. 9, andCamrus Johnsonas Mr. 5. Rounding out the cast for the new season areBrendan Sean Murrayas Brogy,Callum Kerras Smoker,Clive Russellas Crocus,Julia Rehwaldas Tashigi,Rob Collettias Wapol,Ty Keoghas Dalton, andWerner Coetseras Dorry.
One PieceSeason 2 is aiming for a 2025 release date. Stream the first season on Netflix.
In a seafaring world, a young pirate captain sets out with his crew to attain the title of Pirate King, and to discover the mythical treasure known as ‘One Piece.’
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