Netflix’s smash-hit live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s legendary manga, “One Piece,” is making a grand return. Season 2 officially sets sail on March 10, with all eight episodes dropping at once. To kick off the voyage, Netflix is hosting special big-screen events, premiering the first two episodes in over 200 theaters across the U.S., Canada, and Japan.
After a record-breaking first season that captivated fans and critics alike, the new installment, titled “One Piece: Into the Grand Line,” reunites the Straw Hat crew for their most perilous journey yet. With the series already greenlit for Season 3, the momentum shows no signs of slowing down.
Here’s everything you need to know about the next leg of the adventure.
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“One Piece” is a high-seas adventure that follows Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy), a spirited young man with rubber body powers, on his quest to find the legendary One Piece treasure and become King of the Pirates.
Set in a world of vast oceans and mystical Devil Fruits that grant superpowers, Luffy recruits a diverse crew known as the Straw Hat Pirates. Together, they sail across the dangerous Grand Line, liberate islands from tyrants, and clash with powerful rivals and the oppressive World Government.
Steven Maeda and Matt Owens developed the series for Netflix and served as writers, executive producers, and co-showrunners for Season 1. Joe Tracz took on the role of co-showrunner with Owens on Season 2.
The returning Straw Hat Pirates are:
- Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy
- Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro
- Emily Rudd as Nami
- Jacob Romero as Usopp
- Taz Skylar as Sanji
New cast members joining “One Piece: Into the Grand Line” include:
- Mikaela Hoover as Tony Tony Chopper
- Rigo Sanchez as Dragon
- Yonda Thomas as Igaram
- James Hiroyuki Liao as Ipponmatsu
- Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek
- Mark Penwill as Chess
- Anton David Jeftha as K.M.
- Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday
- Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra
- Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha
- Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk
- Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9
- Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5
- Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine
- David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3
- Werner Coetser as Dorry
- Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy
- Clive Russell as Crocus
- Callum Kerr as Smoker
- Julia Rehwald as Tashigi
- Rob Colletti as Wapol
- Tyrone Keogh as Dalton
- Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0
- Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday
The casting directors for “One Piece” include the well-known duo Junie Lowry Johnson and Libby Goldstein (“Yellowjackets,” “True Blood”), along with South Africa-based CD Bonnie Rodini (“Around the World in 80 Days,” “Raised by Wolves”).
Learn what Lowry Johnson and Goldstein look for in the audition room.
“One Piece” Season 3 is currently in production in Cape Town, South Africa. Production began in late 2025. According to Variety, Season 3 will focus on the Alabasta Saga.
At this time, there are no open calls for Season 3, but you can still find casting opportunities across genres. These roundups update weekly with great gigs:
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