Netflix Unveils Behind-the-Scenes Tour of One Piece Live Action Season 2 Featuring Buggy the Clown

On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, the highly anticipated One Piece Live Action season 2 commenced streaming with a special behind-the-scenes video tour hosted by Jeff Ward, the actor portraying Buggy the Clown in the series. This video was unveiled during Netflix’s Geeked Week, known for its major announcements and reveals concerning the streaming platform’s original and popular series.

The One Piece Live Action season 2 behind-the-scenes footage was also shared on the official X (formerly Twitter) accounts of both Netflix’s Geeked Week and the One Piece series. Spanning approximately three minutes, the video introduces fans to the key staff members who contribute to creating the show’s distinct aesthetic and atmosphere.

One Piece Live Action Season 2 Behind-the-Scenes Video Offers Teasers of Costumes and More

The behind-the-scenes video kicks off with Jeff Ward presenting himself, as he promises viewers a sneak peek at new sets, costumes, and more for season 2. He introduces costume designer Kerry Barnard, who reveals that there are costumes for over one thousand characters stored in the warehouse for the upcoming season, many of which are intentionally blurred out due to being new for this installment.

Next, creator and showrunner Matt Owens discusses the excitement surrounding all the brand-new looks for this season. Hair and makeup designer Amanda Ross McDonald follows, where even more season 2 content is blurred out, leading Ward to label some visuals as “spoilers.” Props master Egbert Kruger shows some intriguing props including a large syringe, Usopp’s sniper goggles, and the iconic Gum-Gum Fruit.

Kruger emphasizes that every prop shown is handcrafted and based on illustrations from the original manga creator, Eiichiro Oda. Production designers Tom Hannam and Max Gotlieb then provide a glimpse of the Ipponmatsu Arms Shop, where Zoro will acquire his new swords, alongside a preview of the Twin Cape lighthouse. They also discuss the filming challenges of the snowy Drum Kingdom arc in sunny South Africa.

The video concludes with Jeff Ward humorously bleeping the year of release for the second season, pleading with others not to shout at him. While the video may not have provided all the details that some fans desired, it remains an exciting glimpse that hints at the upcoming season’s release. It also highlights significant staff members whose contributions are often overlooked by fans.

One Piece Live Action season 2 is a continuation of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the original manga series created by Eiichiro Oda. The first season debuted in August 2023 and was renewed for a second season less than two weeks later, marking one of the fastest renewals in Netflix’s history.

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