That’s it, season 2 of “One Piece” has officially finished filming. Although Netflix has yet to publicly confirm the information, several clues from the technical team suggest that the cameras have gone off in South Africa. Among them, a post by Cape Town-based stuntwoman Natalie Walsh caused a stir. In a photo shared on her social networks, we see her surrounded by three colleagues, accompanied by a festive caption: “End of filming party, it’s off to a strong start! “. The fans cannot contain their excitement at the idea of finding their favorite pirates for a new season.
Unprecedented success for the first season
The first season set the bar very high. Hailed for its faithfulness to the original manga, its dazzling visuals and the remarkable performances of its actors, it is already considered one of the best manga adaptations ever made. Let us remember that Eiichiro Odathe creator of the series original, had actively participated in the project, guaranteeing total respect for the work.
A long wait before returning to sea
If filming is over, however, spectators will have to be patient. According to actor Vincent Regan, who plays one of the key characters in the new season, the release is not planned before next Christmas. The reasons? A very complex post-production process to bring this fantastic universe to life. The special effects, the epic soundtrack and the meticulous finishing touches require special care.
But the exciting news doesn’t stop there. Regan also hinted that season 3 could go into production very soon. It should cover thearc Alabastaan iconic plot for fans of the manga. The actor added: “What I have seen of the designs and sketches is nothing short of spectacular. Amazing things are happening on set. »
The return of heroes and new figures
For this new adventure, the Straw Hats will be back in full force. Iñaki Godoy will reprise his role as Monkey D. Luffy, accompanied by Mackenyu (Roronoa Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero (Usopp) et Taz Skylar (Sanji). But that’s not all, new characters will join the crew:
- Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra
- Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha
- David Dastmalchian a mr. 3
- And, icing on the cake, Joe Manganiello who will lend his features to Mr. 0 (Crocodile).
Each of these actors brings a depth and a unique flavor to this very particular work. We can expect some striking interpretations, which capture the essence of their manga counterparts.
The dream continues… but when?
For the moment, no official release date has been confirmed by Netflix. However, fans can comfort themselves by reviewing the first season, available on the platform. And who knows, maybe a trailer or new information will emerge in the coming months to keep us waiting.
Stay tuned for more news and get ready to cast off for a thrilling new adventure!
