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After a pause due to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, the scripting forOne Piece Season 2has resumed, as shared by showrunner Matt Owens.
The first season of the Netflix series received high praise from fans and remains consistently popular on the platform, with 57.8 million views five weeks into its release.
The show’s popularity is attributed to its fantastic cast, who skillfully portray beloved characters fromOne Piece. The cast’s performances are so well-received that they effectively capture the essence of the original anime, making fans love the adaptation even more.
Given the excitement and quality of Season 1, expectations are high forOne Piece Season 2, especially with the introduction of new characters. In a recent interview, showrunner Matt Owens revealed that Jamie Lee Curtis is the actress most likely to play Doctor Kureha in Season 2, and the writing team is tailoring the character with her in mind.
Jamie Lee Curtis has already won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 2022 film“Everything Everyone All At Once.”This has increased the showrunner (Matt Owens)’s efforts to have the Oscar-winning actress star alongside Iñaki Godoy.
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Jamie Lee Curtis’ Oscar Win Boosts Showrunner’s Bid to Cast Her With Iñaki Godoy
In aDeadlineinterview,Matt Owenswas asked about how they reached out toJamie Lee Curtisfor the new character in Season 2, Doctor Kureha, and as“the SAG-AFTRA strike is still ongoing but can we assume that she will do it?”He answered that:
“We have opportunities to stunt cast some roles, some rules that are very important, and it came out that Jamie Lee Curtis is a One Piece fan. As soon as she said that, we were like, okay, we have to try and get her on the show. What can we do? And Doctor Kureha, very luckily, is a character who is coming up in our story, and is someone who is perfect for Jamie Lee Curtis.”
Owens said they can cast certain roles with well-known actors, and it turns out Jamie Lee Curtis is a fan ofOne Piece. When she mentioned that, they knew they had to try to get her on the show. He also mentioned that Doctor Kureha, fortunately, is a character who fits Jamie Lee Curtis perfectly and is coming up in the story.
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Challenging Adaptation of Beloved Characters inOne Piece Season 2
While the challenge of casting Doctor Kureha in Season 2 of theOne Piece live-action adaptationis significant, there’s also another challenge in bringing a beloved character from the anime to life. Yes, the cute reindeer, Tony Tony Chopper will also make an appearance in the upcoming seasons.
Chopper’s arrival in Season 2 should fit well because he’s one of the early crew members and his story aligns with the show’s themes. Luffy readily accepts Chopper despite his past as an outcast.
However, bringing Chopper to life without CGI is a challenge. He’s normally 15, but a younger actor might be needed to match his short and cute look. Despite the difficulties, Chopper’s addition to the series could be a great asset.
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Source:Deadline
Tanmay Jha
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Tanmay writes about anime for FandomWire. He’s currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. With a passion for animation and graphics, he has authored over 240 articles on anime, sharing insights and reviews with fellow fans, seamlessly combining his love for animation with journalism.
