Summary
A new Straw Hat Pirate is set to join Iñaki Godoy’s Luffy, asOne Piecefinds its live-action Vivi. Season 1 of Netflix’s adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga saw Luffy gather a crew of misfit adventurers for a voyage to discover the One Piece, the legendary pirate Gol D. Roger’s long-lost treasure. Season 1 was a critical and viewership hit for the platform, and season 2 was renewed not long after.
WithOne Pieceseason 2 filming underway, a star from another beloved Netflix series has been revealed to be stepping aboard the Going Merry by the officialOne PieceNetflix X account.
Charithra Chandran, known for her roles as Edwina Sharma inBridgertonseason 2, Sabina Pleasance inAlex Rider, and Anni Kalfus inStar Wars: Visionsvolume 2, will portray Vivi in season 2.
Chandran also shared her excitement in the video above on the officialNetflixX account, with the post making a allusion to her Regency-era role andBridgerton’s Lady Whistledown.
One Piece Season 2’s Crew Is Almost Complete
Only A Handful Of Key Players Remain Uncast
Vivi’s casting has been built up to for sometime, with many of the Baroque Works agents that she has infiltrated being among the first characters cast forOne Pieceseason 2. However, following a statement byOda discussing which storylinesOne Pieceseason 2 will cover, three new casting reveals were released, including Vivi’s father, Nefertari Cobra, who will be played by Sendhil Ramamurthy. With Chandran confirmed to be playing Vivi, only a handful of key roles are yet to be filled.
The most notable omission is Tony Tony Chopper, future Straw Hat doctor
In terms of major players viewers can expect to see inOne Pieceseason 2, the mysterious Dragon, a figure with close ties to Luffy that appears in the Loguetown arc, has yet to be cast, while future antagonist and pirate warlord Crocodile could make an appearance to set up a potential Arabasta arc adaptation. The most notable omission isTony Tony Chopper, future Straw Hat doctorand apprentice to Dr. Kureha (Katey Segal) and Dr. Hiriluk (Mark Harelik). However, with his human/reindeer hybrid nature, Chopper is likely to fall under a role fulfilled by CGI and a vocal performance.
Netflix’s 10 Major New One Piece Season 2 Characters, Ranked By Power
With One Piece’s second season on the way, there are many new characters who will dazzle viewers with their unique personalities and awesome powers.
With few roles left to fill,One Pieceseason 2’s production is picking up steam, aligning with the showrunner’s hopes for a 2025 release. With Chandran’s past acclaim for herBridgertonrole, she is a perfect choice to play a character who will be a major player in both season 2 and a potential third season. Now that Oda’s three days of casting announcements have wrapped, it may not be long until all the recently announced stars will be seen on set, ready to bring the journey to the Grand Line to life.
One Piece
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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.
