Netflix has given fans the first glimpse of the cast of the highly-anticipated live-action adaptation of the popular manga series, One Piece. During the Tudum event on Saturday, the streaming giant dropped the first teaser for the upcoming show, offering a sneak peek at the actors who will bring the beloved characters to life.
The Storyline
One Piece is based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga title and follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew known as the Straw Hats. The series is set in a world filled with exotic islands and vast oceans, and the group sets sail to search for the ultimate treasure, “One Piece,” to become the next Pirate King.
The Cast
Iñaki Godoy takes on the lead role of Monkey D. Luffy, while the other members of the Straw Hats are played by Mackenyu (Roronoa Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero Gibson (Usopp), and Taz Skylar (Sanji). The supporting cast includes McKinley Belcher III, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Vincent Regan, Jeff Ward, Craig Fairbrass, Langley Kirkwood, Celeste Loots, Alexander Maniatis, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Chioma Umeala, and Steven Ward.
The Crew Behind the Series
The series is produced by Tomorrow Studios and Netflix in partnership with Shueisha, while Steven Maeda (Lost, The X-Files) and Matt Owens (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Luke Cage) serve as writers, executive producers, and showrunners. Oda, Marty Adelstein, and Becky Clements also executive produce.
The Bottom Line
Fans of the One Piece manga series have eagerly awaited the arrival of the live-action adaptation, and now they have a glimpse of the actors who will bring the beloved characters to life. With an impressive cast and a talented crew behind the scenes, the series is poised to capture the hearts of both longtime fans and newcomers to the franchise. As the release date approaches, fans can look forward to more teasers and trailers that will offer a closer look at the world of One Piece in live-action form.