Fans of the popular show One Piece can expect to see the highly anticipated season 2 of the Live Action series on Netflix in 2025. The announcement of the show’s return in 2023, following the immense success of the first season, had fans eagerly anticipating more updates. Exciting news has recently been revealed about the casting of new characters that will be introduced in the upcoming season.
It is especially unexpected that David Dastmalchian was cast as Mr. 3, a character from Eiichiro Oda’s manga who first appears in the Little Garden Arc. In the manga, Mr. 3 (also known as Galdino) is a member of Baroque Works and is often seen working with Miss Goldenweek.
Not only are fans eagerly anticipating Dastmalchian’s performance as this character in the second season of One Piece Live Action, but they have also uncovered another aspect that has sparked their curiosity.
David Dastmalchian Discusses One Piece Live Action Season 2 in Exciting Interview with Fans
David Dastmalchian, the well-known American actor, has gained recognition for his outstanding roles in movies such as The Dark Knight, The Suicide Squad, Dune, and Late Night with the Devil. Interestingly, he is also a big fan of anime.
During a circulating clip from a previous interview on Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect, Dastmalchian delved into his experience of portraying a variety of vibrant characters throughout his career.
When questioned about how his love for anime influences his acting style, he explained that he hasn’t had many opportunities to fully immerse himself in the distinct storytelling and performance techniques of anime, which are vastly different from Western media. Nonetheless, he expressed his enthusiasm for future anime projects and his desire to push his boundaries and take on new challenges.
Dastmalchian highlighted the exaggerated mannerisms and gestures of anime characters, comparing them to the exaggerated style of acting seen in commedia dell’arte, an Italian theatrical tradition. He also mentioned how exploring fatherhood has allowed him to discover new anime, though he still holds Vampire Hunter D and Black Butler as his top favorites.
It is evident that he has a strong passion for portraying anime characters, as seen in his interest in taking on roles such as Vampire Hunter D and Sebastian Michaelis in live-action adaptations. Considering his previous roles and his desire to play darker anime characters, it is highly likely that he would excel in these challenging roles.
During both his recent interviews, he expressed his fondness for One Piece. Surprisingly, the second interview was conducted before his official casting as Mr. 3 was announced, suggesting that he may have been in discussions with the creators beforehand. This further demonstrates his genuine passion for anime and his enthusiasm for being involved in adaptations like this.
One Piece fans’ reactions to David Dastmalchian’s old interview
Mr. 3, a character renowned for his quick thinking and intricate tactics, will play a crucial role in the Straw Hats’ adventure. Fans are eagerly anticipating the use of his versatile Devil Fruit in the story.
The announcement that David Dastmalchian, a talented actor, will take on a role in One Piece has already generated excitement among the fanbase. Additionally, fans have been further captivated upon discovering Dastmalchian’s love for manga and comics. Below are a few tweets from enthusiastic fans:
“Yeah we got blessed,” wrote one fan on X.
“W casting. He’s gonna be great,”wrote another.
“Commedia dell’arte and anime comparison?? This guy is legit,”praised an X user for the artistic insights.
It is evident that One Piece Live Action season 2 is highly anticipated at this point, and for good reason.
“I really can’t wait to see the new season of one piece live action and I think it’s will make top number 1 again,”wrote an X user.
“What’s nice about Mr.3 is that he’s a pretty important character especially up to Marineford. There will be plenty of moments for him,” explained another X user why they are looking forward to Dastmalchian.
Based solely on the plot, it is anticipated that the second season of One Piece Live Action will be a magnificent spectacle. Furthermore, the casting decisions made for both the previous and upcoming seasons suggest an even more impressive visual experience.
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