Fans of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece have plenty to be excited about for the upcoming season. The series, which took the streaming world by storm with its first season, is gearing up for an even bigger and more adventurous second season. With season 2 on the horizon, some cool new powers are expected to emerge, much to the delight of long-time fans and new viewers alike.
The Return of Fan Favorites
One of the highly anticipated elements of season 2 is the potential return of McKinley Belcher III as fish-man Arlong. Speaking exclusively with Digital Spy, Belcher expressed his desire to reprise his role: Yes, I would like to be involved. I had a really good time shooting that first season and because of the lore, there’s more stories to tell whenever they get to Fish-Man Island,
he noted.
Excitement Around Filming Locations
The entire cast is eager to return to South Africa for filming. Taz Skylar, who portrays Sanji, recently said in an interview with Digital Spy: I love the way that they’re adapting it, I love what they’re doing with each one of our characters. We all as a cast, as a team, as a crew, we are so excited to get back together because the first time was such a great experience and we made so many great friends.
Insights from Eric Litman
Eric Litman has been teasing the introduction of new abilities and powers that fans can look forward to in season 2. During an interview, Litman revealed: You can definitely expect some surprising new powers that will bring even more excitement and depth to our beloved characters.
Success and Moving Forward
The first season’s overwhelming success has set a high bar for the follow-up. Celebrating milestones and fan engagement, Netflix has shared data reflecting how well received the show was globally. This creates great expectations for what’s to come next. As Belcher reminisced: This has stretched Belcher as an actor more than any project beforehand.
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Benedict Cumberbatch’s involvement with McKinley Belcher III in Netflix’s Eric, set in 1980s New York, also demonstrates their dynamic acting capabilities which might reflect in complex storylines in One Piece’s upcoming chapters.
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