One Piece (Live-Action)
Summary
Despite plenty of campaigning on both sides , Jamie Lee Curtis will not be appearing inOne Pieceseason 2 . Netflix ’s unrecorded - legal action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda ’s manga of the same name proved to be the surprise make of 2023 , receiving mostly positive reviews from critic and audiences alike for its close approach to its source material , as well as draw in monumental viewership in its first few week . Netflix formally confirmedOne Pieceseason 2just two weeks after season 1 ’s acquittance , with cinematography having gotten underway in June 2024 .
As cameras have begin rolling on the new season , Deadlinespoke with Tomorrow Studios ' Becky Clements to get some brainstorm onOne Pieceseason 2 . When asked about the major devotee drive for Jamie Lee Curtis to star as Dr. Kureha in the new time of year , the executive manufacturer disappointingly confirm thatthe Oscar winner will not make an appearancedue to scheduling conflicts , though did also bring out that they have cast " an amazing mortal " to roleplay the part . See what Clements explained below :
She loves the show . She has too many movie and TV show up that she ’s going into product on , so our yield dates are n’t go to sour . She definitely want to do it , but she ’s catch deal in first status , and it just became complicated . We have found an awesome soul .
Kureha’s Inclusion Is Great News (Even If Not Played By Curtis)
Well before the show had even premier on the streamer , Curtis had frequently expressed her desire to star in Netflix’sOne Pieceshow , with her eyes set on playing Dr. Kureha , after humorously noting she ’s " a little old " to be playing her otherdesired character , Nico Robin . The year observe time of year 1 ’s premiere saw this casting campaign estrus up as Curtis again confirmed she would be open to lobby for the character , though only after the 2023 SAG - AFTRA and WGA strike vacate . Showrunner Matt Owens share her sentiment , inviting her to talk without a need for her to lobby .
Though Clements ' confirmation that Curtis wo n’t be play the character may come as a disappointment , there is some positive news in thatKureha has now been corroborate forOne Pieceseason 2 . give the time of year was already set tointroduce Tony Tony Chopperto the roster , it seemed all but a give that the offbeat doctor would appear in some capability as well . In both the manga and long - runningOne Pieceanime , Chopper industrial plant under Kureha when she took him in after his caretaker ’s death , teach him the ways of medication before he went on to join the Straw Hat Pirates .
With One Piece time of year 2 on the way , passel of eccentric are set to make their live - action debut . Whether good or bad , they might steal the show .
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While curiosity is now aimed at who was drop to playKureha inOne Pieceseason 2 , curiosity also remains as to whether Curtis will get the chance to play another character in the show ’s hereafter . Even in the thick of the campaigning , some fans of the franchise have put out other ideas for who Curtis could portray , stray fromthe Kuja tribe ’s Boa Hancock to Charlotte Linlin , better known as Big Mom and the captain of the Big Mom Pirates . Given Curtis ' enthusiasm for the material , it would certainly be a missed opportunity not to try and find another spot for her inOne Piece .
Source : Deadline
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One Piece follow young sea rover Monkey D. Luffy and his diverse gang as they embark on a defy quest for treasure . Released in 2023 , the picture show brings the adventuresome world of the popular manga to sprightliness , capturing Luffy ’s relentless pursuit of the fabled One Piece treasure .
One Piece follows young pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his diverse crew as they embark on a daring quest for treasure. Released in 2023, the film brings the adventurous world of the popular manga to life, capturing Luffy’s relentless pursuit of the legendary One Piece treasure.
