Netflix’sOne Piecehas just revealed more casting for season 2, most notably for a key member of Baroque Works. Season 2 of Netflix’sOne Pieceis still a long way off, and while not much is known about it, it’s been confirmed that it will at least go up to the Drum Island arc of the anime and manga, with Alabasta likely being saved for a hypothetical third season.
Season 2 ofOne Pieceis sure to be just as exciting as season 1, and the most recent casting sells that even further. New casting for season 2 has just been revealed, and in addition to Mark Penwill as Chess and Anton David Jeftha as Kuromarimo,Sophia Anne Caruso has been officially cast as the Baroque Works agent Miss Goldenweek in season 2 of Netflix’sOne Piece.
Miss Goldenweek is one of the most iconic villains of the Baroque Works saga, and with this casting, Netflix’sOne Piecewill do a perfect job bringing her to life.
Everything To Know About Netflix’s One Piece’s New Villain
One Piece’s Miss Goldenweek Explained
Miss Goldenweek is one of the first Baroque Works agents fought by the Straw Hat Pirates inOne Pieceand the partner toBaroque Works agent Mr. 3. The two of them first appear in the Little Garden arc under orders to take down the Straw Hats following the defeat of Mr. 5, and sure enough,Mr. 3 and Miss Goldenweek end up as the main antagonists of the Little Garden arc as they try to kill both the Straw Hat Pirates and Dorry and Brogy.
Miss Goldenweek is known best for her laidback attitude and, most notably, her bizarre powers.Miss Goldenweek fights with Colors Trap, a technique that uses paint to manipulate a person’s psychosis into doing things like betraying their allies or becoming uncontrollably happy or sad, and even Luffy would have been left powerless against her without help from Usopp. What’s especially notable is that Colors Trap is just a form of hypnosis, not a Devil Fruit ability, making it one of the most unique abilities in all ofOne Piece.
Why Miss Goldenweek Will Be One Of The Best Villains In One Piece Season 2
Miss Goldenweek is one of the simpler villains inOne Piece, but she will be plenty of fun to watch, regardless. Between the unique nature of her powers and how goofy an antagonist she is while remaining a threat,One Piecedoes a great job of making Miss Goldenweek an engaging villain, despite her limited screentime, and she’s still held in high regard over 20 years after her debut. FewOne Piecevillains are as iconic as Miss Goldenweek, and seeing her in live-action will surely be great for old and new fans alike.
The casting for Miss Goldenweek is also a big part of why seeing her is so exciting. Sophia Anne Caruso has an incredible range of experience across film, TV, and live theatre, most notably theBeetlejuicemusical, and as such,Sophia Anne Caruso is an actress with the perfect amount of experience needed to bring someone like Miss Goldenweek to life in Netflix’sOne Piece. Every new casting reveal makesOne Pieceseason 2 more and more exciting, and with Miss Goldenweek officially revealed, that’s never been truer than it is now.
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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.
