Casting Announced for Season 2 of Netflix’s One Piece Live Action for Dr. Kureha and Dr. Hiriluk

On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, the official X (formerly known as Twitter) for the One Piece Live Action series on Netflix announced two important casting decisions for the show’s second season. These castings include Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha and Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk. This marks the beginning of a three-day period during which the show’s key cast members for the upcoming season will be announced, leading up to Netflix’s Geeked Week 2024.

Sadly, the casting announcements for season 2 of One Piece Live Action also serve as the confirmation that Jamie Lee Curtis will not be portraying Dr. Kureha in the show. Although Tomorrow Studios and several producers revealed this information in a recent interview, many fans were still hoping it was just a ploy to generate excitement. However, the official casting of Sagal in the role leaves no room for doubt that this is truly the case.

Latest Castings for Season 2 of One Piece Live Action Include Son of Anarchy Star and Jurassic Park III Actor

Katey Sagal, who stars in the first season of the newest One Piece Live Action, is most famously recognized for her portrayal of Gemma Teller Morrow on Sons of Anarchy. This performance earned her the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series Drama in 2011. She is also highly acclaimed for her roles as Peggy Bundy on Married… with Children, Turanga Leela on Futurama, and Cate Hennessy on 8 Simple Rules.

Mark Harelik is widely known for his roles as Ben Hildebrand in Jurassic Park III and as himself/God in Preacher. He has also made notable appearances on popular shows such as Seinfeld, Cheers, Monk, Bones, Grey’s Anatomy, House, The Big Bang Theory, and Breaking Bad. In addition to his successful acting career, Harelik is also a highly regarded playwright, with his most renowned work being the 1985 play, The Immigrant.

Both castings have generated excitement among fans, with special emphasis on Sagal, given her strong acting abilities that perfectly complement the role of Dr. Kureha. Her previous roles in Sons of Anarchy and Married… with Children are especially noteworthy, as she portrays a motherly or maternal character in both series.

Despite not being a household name, Harelik is highly regarded in both the realms of Hollywood and theatrical acting. With a wealth of experience as an actor, fans are confident in his ability to portray the prestigious role of Dr. Hiriluk. Additionally, the success of the first season’s casting only adds to fans’ confidence and excitement for Harelik’s performance.

The second season of One Piece Live Action on Netflix continues to adapt Eiichiro Oda’s original manga series of the same name. Oda’s manga, which was first published in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in July 1997, is still ongoing and currently in its final saga.

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