American actor Joe Manganiello will join the cast of Season 2 of the live-action One Piece series as the antagonist character Crocodile. Leaked on Netflix’s Tudum site, the casting news has caught many fans’ attention and prompted them to share the news with their followers. The leaks point to Crocodile getting a prominent role in the new season.
One Piece S2 News
Along with Miss Wednesday, Crocodile was one of the characters many people were hoping to be cast in Season 2. Joe Manganiello joins Lena Abova, who will play Nico Robin, as the newest members of the cast. Manganiello’s casting gives him a chance to show his villainous acting skills and add his own spin on the character. Many fans are pleased with the casting choice for the prominent villain.
As fans awaited the news of Season 2, some knew Netflix would save these cast announcements for a special event, though for months they were unsure whether Crocodile would be in this season at all. As this new season features both Crocodile and Nico Robin, fans are now wondering whether the new season will cover the Alabasta arc. If not, they hope a third season would give the proper amount of time to give Alabasta a full arc.
What To Expect
The second season of the live-action One Piece series will feature several arcs that include fan-favorite characters. Several fans have found the first season to be decent but have been disappointed by the way the live-action creative team adapted some important scenes from the manga and anime. One example is a scene in the Arlong arc involving the character Nami that One Piece fans recognize as being very important. The scene with Nami was more emotional in both the manga and the anime than it was in the live-action show.
Fans want the second season to be more faithful to the manga and make adequate room to let Crocodile and his crew shine. If the live-action One Piece series stays true to the manga material, fans will consider it a good season.
The Live-Action Crocodile
Many fans consider Crocodile an excellent villain because of his power, mysteriousness, and treachery: he loves to pretend to care about others, when in actuality all he wants to do is destroy their land. Crocodile is also known for his durability, being able to withstand any attack that protagonist Luffy throws at him.
The live-action show has an opportunity to make Crocodile important. The first season’s villains, Buggy the Clown and Arlong, have moments where they lack villainous appeal; this could be in part because the show’s writers were unable to figure out how to effectively include them without cutting important scenes. Many fans hope that season 2 will not cut out scenes where Crocodile causes destruction for the Straw Hats.
Joe Manganiello’s Skill At Playing Villains
Joe Manganiello is a great choice to portray Crocodile. It’s no surprise he loves to play and does a great job playing villainous characters. Whether in animation or live-action, he always brings his A-game. Manganiello will have some big shoes to fill playing a very popular character, but he has a chance to let his great acting skills shine through.
Final Thoughts
The live-action One Piece series has found its Crocodile in Joe Manganiello. Although some pictured another actor for the role, Joe Manganiello fits the character’s build and movement well with his height and build. Furthermore, he has played many great villainous characters, so he can bring those skills to his new role. Fans should prepare for an exciting season 2 with Joe Manganiello joining the cast.
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