One Piece Live Action Season 2: Joe Manganiello’s Recent Twitter Activity Sparks Fan Theories About His Affection for Crocodile

With the announcement of One Piece Live Action season 2, which has recently revealed the cast members for key characters Crocodile and Nico Robin, fans are buzzing with excitement for the upcoming Netflix series. As many fans know, both Crocodile and Nico Robin will play crucial roles in the plot, making the casting news particularly significant.

Fans are already showing support for Joe Manganiello (Crocodile/Mr. 0) and Lera Abova (Nico Robin/Miss All Sunday), as both actors appear to embrace their characters and showcase their potential for delivering stellar performances.

Of the two, Joe Manganiello has taken it a step further, sharing images of a Crocodile figure and reposting Crocodile fan art on his social media. Among all this, what stood out was Joe Manganiello’s One Piece X banner.

Joe Manganiello’s Crocodile X Banner Fuels Anticipation for One Piece Live Action Season 2

Following the exciting announcement of Joe Manganiello and Lera Abova joining the cast of One Piece Live Action season 2, Manganiello, known for his role as Slade Wilson (Deathstroke), updated his banner image on X (formerly Twitter) to feature one of Crocodile’s most iconic moments with Monkey D. Luffy.

As fans might recall, during the Arabasta Arc, Crocodile reveals his scheme to unleash a sandstorm on Yuba, leading to an intense confrontation where Luffy attempts to intervene, only for Crocodile to stab him with his hook.

Crocodile as seen in One Piece anime (Image via Toei Animation)

The dialogue accompanying the banner reads “Mugiwara,”which translates to “Long time no see!……….Strawhat!”—a quote from the Impel Down Arc when Crocodile greets Luffy upon spotting him inside the Impel Down prison.

It is crucial for fans to note that these referenced events will not occur in One Piece Live Action season 2, as this season is set to adapt the story only up to the Drum Island Arc. While it’s unclear if Joe Manganiello aimed to make these reference intentionally, it certainly demonstrates his enthusiasm for the character, extending beyond the events of the upcoming series.

Fan Reactions to Joe Manganiello’s X Banner Update

Luffy and Crocodile as seen in One Piece (Image via Toei Animation)

As fans discovered Joe Manganiello’s updated banner in conjunction with his casting for One Piece Live Action season 2, they were filled with excitement. This move indicated the actor’s dedication to the role, suggesting he is making an effort to delve deeper into his character.

“He’s gonna do so good with this role,”one fan commented.

“I like this guy for this,”another fan shared.

“He already starts cooking, he is gonna be my favorite villain in ONE PIECE,”a third added.

“He understands his assignment very well,”yet another fan remarked.

Many fans are confident that once One Piece Live Action season 2 debuts, Joe Manganiello’s portrayal of Crocodile will emerge as their favorite villain in the series. Eager anticipation surrounds the release date announcement from Netflix for the highly awaited second season.

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