One Piece Enlists Game of Thrones Star for New Season

New One Piece Season Two Introduces Game of Thrones Star Clive Russell as Crocus, Werner Coetser, and Brendan Murray as Dorry and Brogy

Netflix's live-action One Piece series is expanding its cast for season two, introducing several new characters. Notable among the additions is Clive Russell, known for his role in Game of Thrones. He will portray Crocus, the keeper of Drum Island's lighthouse, a character central to Luffy's quest for the legendary treasure. Werner Coetser and Brendan Murray will also play Dorry and Brogy, the giant rivals from Little Garden Island. The season will depict their century-long feud. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates will continue their journey across the Grand Line in search of the One Piece. This season will adapt the Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island arcs, covering events up to manga chapter 154. Filming commenced in June 2024, and the season is slated for a 2026 release, though an exact date has not yet been announced. Fans can anticipate improved special effects and a closer adherence to the manga's storyline.

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