Netflix confirms One Piece Live-Action season 2 castings for Smoker, Tashigi, and more

Despite the challenges, Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece successfully captured and conveyed the distinctive elements of Eiichiro Oda’s highly popular franchise. The involvement of the mangaka as an executive producer also contributed to the immense success of the show’s first season.

Needless to say, the excitement for the second season of Netflix’s live-action adaptation is at an all-time high. Keeping this in consideration, Netflix is meticulously choosing the actors to play the roles in the upcoming season 2. The season will kick off with the Straw Hat crew’s arrival in Rogue Town and will cover the entire Baroque Works Saga, including the Arabasta Arc.

This article includes significant spoilers from the One Piece live-action series.

Netflix Casts More Actors for Season 2 of One Piece Live-Action

On June 27, 2024, Netflix announced on X (previously known as Twitter) the confirmed cast for several characters in the highly anticipated second season of One Piece’s live-action adaptation.

Callum Kerr, a Scottish actor known for his performances in Hollyoaks and Monarch, will portray the strict yet principled Marine officer “White Hunter”Smoker. Julia Rehwald, an American actress famous for her role in the Fear Street series, will play Tashigi, Smoker’s devoted and idealistic subordinate.

It is evident that Tashigi’s casting is well-suited, as the actress bears a striking resemblance to the one who portrayed a young Shimotsuki Kuina. As it is widely known, Roronoa Zoro commented on how Tashigi reminded him of Kuina when they first met.

Rob Colletti, an American actor known for his role in The Many Saints of Newark, will be portraying the tyrannical ruler of Drum Kingdom, Wapol. In addition, South African actor Tyrone Keogh, famous for his role in 24 Hours to Live, will be playing the compassionate and kind-hearted Dalton.

In the past two days, Netflix has confirmed several castings, including those for Smoker, Tashigi, Wapol, and Dalton.

Daniel Lasker as Mr 9
Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine
Camrus Johnson as Mr 5
David Dastmalchian as Mr 3
Clive Russell as Crocus
Werner Coetser as Dorry
Brendan Murray as Brogy

Interestingly, in the live-action adaptation, Smoker had already made an appearance in season 1, albeit only from the back. In the final scene, Smoker was seen putting out his iconic cigar on Luffy’s wanted poster, hinting at his potential role as a significant antagonist for the Straw Hats in the future.