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Virgin River has a prequel problem.

The series’ charm has always been its quirky, close-knit community. So why exactly is Netflix determined to sell us on a love story between two strangers we barely know?

Like a square peg in a circular hole, the streamer (or whoever) is desperately trying to make this happen. But there’s not enough investment in Sarah, Everett, or their love story to ever make this work.

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Yes, we’re living in an era of prequels and sequels. It’s not uncommon for networks and streamers to take their most successful projects and attempt to expand them into franchises. If the viewership is there for it, then why not?

But despite the massive success of Virgin River, there’s one thing they can’t pull off: a prequel inspired by the love story of Mel’s parents.

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Portgas D. Ace is one of the most memorable characters in One Piece after the impact his death had on the story, so fans are rightfully curious about who will play him in Netflix’s live-action. Season 2 is a year away, but there has still been no news of his casting.

There have been various fan casts for the role of Ace. From Xolo Maridueña to Luan Brum, there are endless speculations. However, One Piece’s live-action knows how popular he is and is saving him for last. Even Crocodile and Robin’s castings were revealed before Ace.

Season 2 is rumored to end at the Drum Island Arc, where Ace makes a brief appearance. The live-action for One Piece might repeat what they did for Smoker in Season 1’s ending.

One Piece Fans Speculate Ace’s Actor, but Nothing Is Confirmed Yet

From Lera Abova as the iconic Nico Robin to Katey Sagal as Kureha,...

One Piece Season 2: New Straw Hat Members & Villains Revealed(Photo Credit –Instagram)

The Netflix adaptation of One Piece is approaching its second season after the commercial and critical acclaim of the first season. While season 1 of Netflix’s One Piece introduced the founding members of the Straw Hat pirates and covered the manga’s early story arcs up to the Arlong Park arc.

The second season is set to premiere in 2026, and reporting from Deadline, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed many of the characters from the manga who will be featured in the story arcs to follow. Read on to learn more about what One Piece season 2 will have in store.

One Piece Season 2 Will Feature New Straw Hats

The upcoming season of One Piece is set to make some major additions to the Straw Hat pirates lineup. When season 1 of the Netflix series ended, the series...

2023 saw the release of Netflix's live-action adaptation of One Piece and, since the conclusion of its first season, both old and new fans of the franchise can't wait for the show to return for a sophomore season. Season 2 has wrapped production, and only recently, the series released a stunning new trailer heralding the exciting new adventure into the Grand Line. The new trailer offered audiences insight into new locations and characters never before seen in live-action. The trailer, released on One Piece Day 2025, introduced audiences to Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday, also known as Nefertari Vivi. Sadly, since the trailer dropped. Chandran's social media channels have been swarmed with a torrent of distasteful remarks, and one co-star simply won't have it.

Rob Colletti is currently set to play the live-action version of "Tin-Plate" Wapol for the "Drum Island" arc in the upcoming season. Colletti, like Chandran, is part...

We’ve been waiting for news on the live-action series for One Piece, especially since Season 2 will introduce Chopper and Nico Robin, and the first major antagonist, Sir Crocodile. The trailer was released on One Piece Day and offers the first look at new characters and locations.

Lera Abova’s Nico Robin took the spotlight, especially with how dramatically she opened the doors with her Hana Hana no Mi. However, she isn’t the only character we get a glimpse of. From Smoker to Laboon, Season 2 of live-action One Piece looks incredible.

It also teases several locations that we expected to see in Season 2, along with new plot lines that weren’t included in the original manga. This expands the role of many characters, specifically Robin.

Lera Abova’s Nico Robin Won’t Be Limited to One Appearance

If there’s any character One Piece fans have been waiting for,...

Netflix has given fans a lot to talk about when it comes to the live-action One Piece. Not only did they drop the first look at Season 2, but they also confirmed that Season 3 is already in the works. That news alone had the One Piece community buzzing, as everyone is eager to see where Luffy and the Straw Hat crew will head next.

But the excitement hasn’t come without drama. Right after the teaser for Season 2 came out, some people began complaining about the casting. Social media filled with posts saying the show had “gone woke” and that some roles were poorly cast.

Season 2 will be introducing a lot of new characters from the One Piece world, including Marines, Baroque Works members, pirates, and others from the upcoming arcs. The cast list is packed. Callum Kerr is playing Smoker, with Matthew Leck appearing as a younger version of him.

Recently the streaming giant shared the first look at the live-action One Piece Season 2, but they also dropped a bombshell: Season 3 is already in the works. The event had fans buzzing with excitement over what’s coming next for Luffy and the Straw Hat crew.

But not everyone liked the cast for season two, and soon after the teaser was revealed, accusations started that One Piece has gone woke and that some characters are completely miscast.

Season 2 is set to introduce a bunch of new faces, including Marines, Baroque Works agents, pirates, and characters from upcoming arcs. Callum Kerr is stepping in as the tough-as-nails Smoker, with Matthew Leck playing a younger version of him. Julia Rehwald will take on Tashigi, while James Hiroyuki Liao is set to play Ipponmatsu. Rigo Sanchez will portray Dragon, and Clive Russell is bringing Crocus to life.

Daniel Lasker joins as Mr. 9, with...

One Piece Season 2 is in the works after receiving a speedy renewal from Netflix after Season 1’s arrival last year. The live-action series is based on Eiichiro Oda’s best-selling manga.

The show follows the otherworldly adventures of Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) and his pirate crew as they explore exotic islands and endless oceans in search of the ultimate treasure “One Piece” to become the next Pirate King.

Set sail with us through what we know about One Piece Season 2 so far:

Who is in the One Piece Season 2 cast?

The Straw Hats are played by Mackenyu (Roronoa Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero Gibson (Usopp) and Taz Skylar (Sanji).

Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Jeff Ward and Michael Dorman will return as new villain Avida, Buggy and Pirate King Gold Roger, respectively.

The cast also includes McKinley Belcher III, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Vincent Regan, Craig Fairbrass, Langley Kirkwood, Celeste Loots,...

Netflix has given One Piece an early season three renewal and unveiled a one-minute first-look video along with new photos from the upcoming second season. The just-announced third season will return to Cape Town to shoot.

One Piece premiered in August 2023, and season two is targeting a 2026 launch. The streamer didn’t confirm when season three will be released.

The popular series based on Eiichiro Oda’s bestselling manga series stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji. Ian Stokes will team up with Joe Tracz as co-showrunners for season three.

“Netflix’s epic high-seas pirate adventure, One Piece, returns for season two—unleashing fiercer adversaries and the most perilous quests yet. Luffy and the Straw Hats set sail for the extraordinary Grand Line—a legendary stretch of sea where danger and wonder await at every turn,...

Out of yesterday’s annual ‘One Piece’ Day celebration in Tokyo, Japan, Netflix shared a first look at the highly anticipated season two of the epic pirate adventure series, returning in 2026.

The series has also been given an early Season 3 renewal, which will begin production in Cape Town, South Africa, later this year. Ian Stokes is set to join Joe Tracz as co-showrunner for Season 3.

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Netflix’s high-seas pirate adventure returns for Season 2—unleashing fiercer adversaries and the most perilous quests yet. Luffy and the Straw Hats set sail for the extraordinary Grand Line—a legendary stretch of sea where danger and wonder await at every turn. As they journey through this unpredictable realm in...

Adapting manga and anime to live-action is one of the most foolish endeavors there is. As if animation in general wasn't already visually distinct enough to lose a lot in translation, most manga and anime that are popular enough to get a live-action adaptation simply have too big a scope and too fantastical a visual style for live-action to get anywhere near to replicating it. Of course, there are exceptions, with many a Japanese adaptation being surprisingly good. That being said, there's been no bigger surprise when it comes to a live-action adaptation of a manga than "One Piece." This is a show that simply understands the characters created by Eiichiro Oda and perfectly translates them to live-action.

Still, it's one thing to have human actors portray human characters on stage faithfully, and another thing entirely to capture the world of "One Piece." That's because the show is set in...

Netflix brought exciting updates for One Piece fans at this year’s One Piece Day in Tokyo, the annual celebration of Eiichiro Oda’s iconic manga. Alongside debuting the first sneak peek at season 2 of the live-action adaptation, the streamer also confirmed that a third season is already in the works.

Season 2 will introduce a wave of new faces, including major Marines, members of the criminal group Baroque Works, pirates, and characters from some of the series’ most memorable story arcs.

Callum Kerr will portray Smoker, with Matthew Leck playing his younger self. Julia Rehwald joins the cast as Tashigi, while James Hiroyuki Liao steps in as Ipponmatsu. Rigo Sanchez will appear as Dragon, and Clive Russell will take on the role of Crocus. Daniel Lasker plays Mr. 9, with Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday and Aroop Shergill portraying her younger version.

Baroque Works expands its ranks with Yonda Thomas as Igaram,...

Netflix just dropped some big news for One Piece fans during this year’s One Piece Day in Tokyo, the yearly event that celebrates Eiichiro Oda’s legendary manga. Along with showing off the first sneak peeks from season 2 of the live-action series, the streamer also confirmed that a third season is already on the way.

In Season 2 several new characters will be introduced, including key Marines, Baroque Works agents, pirates, and figures from upcoming story arcs.

Callum Kerr will play Smoker, with Matthew Leck portraying his younger version. Julia Rehwald joins as Tashigi, and James Hiroyuki Liao will play Ipponmatsu. Rigo Sanchez will appear as Dragon, while Clive Russell takes on Crocus. Daniel Lasker plays Mr. 9, with Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday and Aroop Shergill as her younger self.

The Baroque Works roster expands with Yonda Thomas as Igaram, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine,...

There has been plenty of build-up leading to it, and it's finally here— the first full-length trailer for Netflix's One Piece Season 2 has been released, and it features plenty of first looks at iconic characters, locations, and events from Eiichiro Oda's iconic and best-selling manga of the same name. Filming for One Piece Season 2 started back in June 2024, with plenty of behind-the-scenes promotional videos and teasers released to get fans of the anime and manga excited for the live-action versions of iconic characters, such as Tony Tony Chopper. Along with the thrilling new footage, this new trailer has also brought some exciting news: a third season is officially on the way.

The new trailer for the second season of One Piece was released as part of the One Piece Day celebration in Japan, an event created to commemorate the manga's creation in 1997. While the trailer (which can be viewed below) is brief,...

Netflix used this year’s One Piece Day in Tokyo to make some huge announcements about its live-action version of Eiichiro Oda’s hit manga. Fans got their first real look at season 2, plus the surprise news that a third season is already on the way.

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During the event, Netflix showed off new photos and a teaser for season 2. Iñaki Godoy returns as Monkey D. Luffy, joined by Emily Rudd as Nami, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Taz Skylar as Sanji, and Jacob Romero as Usopp.

The teaser also revealed several fresh faces. Lera Abova will play Miss All-Sunday, Charithra Chandran is stepping in as Miss Wednesday, Callum Kerr will take on Captain Smoker, and Brendan Murray is playing Brogy.

A new dawn is approaching, Straw Hats! The Grand...

Netflix just dropped some big news for One Piece fans during this year’s One Piece Day in Tokyo, the yearly event that celebrates Eiichiro Oda’s legendary manga. Along with showing off the first sneak peeks from season 2 of the live-action series, the streamer also confirmed that a third season is already on the way.

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The new teaser for season 2 gives fans a quick look at Iñaki Godoy back as Monkey D. Luffy, along with the rest of the Straw Hat crew, Emily Rudd as Nami, Mackenyu as Zoro, Taz Skylar as Sanji, and Jacob Romero as Usopp. Viewers also get their first real glimpse at several new characters joining the story.

Lera Abova plays Miss All-Sunday, Charithra Chandran appears as Miss Wednesday, Callum Kerr steps in as Captain Smoker,...

The wait is finally over. The first-look teaser of Netflix’s highly anticipated One Piece Season 2 has finally been unveiled. This new teaser gives us the first look at new characters joining the series, including actress Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday.

Along with the soon-to-be new member of the Strawhats, we also have our first look at Captain Smoker, who will be played on screen by actor Callum Kerr in the Logue Town arc. Thus, here is all that you need to know about the events of the upcoming season in complete detail.

All Easter Eggs in the First Look of Netflix’s One Piece Season 2

When Netflix announced that the world-renowned anime One Piece would be getting a live-action remake, people rolled their eyes as they expected it to be just another project for the trash can. But with the release of the first season, it took all the doubters by surprise,...

This weekend marks One Piece Day, which is taking place in Japan in order to celebrate the legacy of the franchise created by Eiichiro Oda. Since fans haven't been getting a lot of good news about the live-action series this year, Netflix decided to finally throw us a bone and unveil the highly anticipated trailer for Season 2 of the series. It officially confirms the series is finally returning in 2026. However, from the looks of it, the new episodes will be worth the wait.

There's no other way to put it: the Season 2 trailer of One Piece looks great. If back in 2023 fans could celebrate the fact that their favorite anime and manga series got a highly imaginative adaptation with exceptional attention to detail, this time it looks like Netflix is doubling down on everything that worked the first time around. It's practically impossible not to get excited for the Grand...

This weekend, Japan is celebrating One Piece day. The event is unveiling all kinds of news about the future of the franchise, so Netflix took the opportunity to make a huge announcement to fans all over the world (even though Season 2 star Joe Manganielloall but confirmed this a few months ago). The streamer officially confirmed that the hit series is returning for Season 3. Production of the new season is set to start in Cape Town later this year. Season 2 of the series is slated to premiere in 2026.

The announcement may suggest that Netflix wants to fast-track the production in such a way that fans don't have to wait too long for new episodes. Season 2 will premiere almost 3 years after the debut of season 1. This doesn't mean, however, that season 3 will come as fast as fans would like— due to its numerous special and practical effects, the show takes a long time to finalize during post-production.

“One Piece” is setting sail once again, with the live-action adaptation of the beloved manga and anime series getting an early Season 3 renewal at Netflix.

The news came out of the annual One Piece Day celebration on Tokyo, where it was also revealed that Ian Stokes would be joining Joe Tracz as co-showrunner on Season 3. Stokes was previously a co-executive producer on Season 1. Production on the third season will begin later this year in Cape Town, South Africa.

“One Piece” Season 2 does not have a premiere date, but it is slated to return in 2026 on Netflix. The streamer has also released several first look images from the new season, which can be seen below.

Officially titled “One Piece: Into the Grand Line,” the official description for Season 2 states:

“Netflix’s epic high-seas pirate adventure, ‘One Piece,’ returns for Season 2—unleashing fiercer adversaries and the most perilous quests yet. Luffy and...

Netflix will keep sailing the high seas.

The streamer has given an early season three renewal to its live-action adaptation of One Piece, announcing the pickup at an annual celebration of Eiichiro Oda’s long-running manga in Tokyo. The renewal comes several months ahead of the season two premiere, which is slated for 2026. That, incidentally, is much sooner than the season two renewal for One Piece, which came a couple weeks after the series premiere in 2023.

Additionally, Netflix announced that Ian Stokes will join Joe Tracz as co-showrunner on season three, which is set to begin filming later this year. Stokes wrote two episodes and was a co-executive producer of season one. Former co-showrunner Matt Owens departed the show in March; he and Tracz were co-showrunners on the second season, while Owens and Steven Maeda ran the first season.

Along with the renewal announcement, Netflix released a teaser for season...

The hit live-action series One Piece is officially coming back for a second season, and fans just got their first look at what’s ahead. Netflix released a preview that teases the Straw Hat crew’s next big adventure as they continue their journey across the Grand Line.

First look at ‘One Piece’ Season 2.

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The first season, which came out on August 31, 2023, was a huge success for Netflix. It was praised by critics and fans for its cast, writing, special effects, and how true it stayed to the original manga and anime. Several outlets even called it one of the best live-action anime adaptations ever made.

One Piece became Netflix’s most-watched series for the second half of 2023. Just two weeks after its debut, Netflix announced that the show would return for season two. Filming kicked off in June...

The live-action “One Piece” series on Netflix took the world by storm when it premiered on August 31, 2023. Fans and critics loved it, praising the cast, the writing, the visual effects, and how well it stayed true to the original manga and anime.

Many even called it one of the best live-action anime adaptations ever made. It became Netflix’s most-watched show in the second half of 2023, beating every other series season.

Only two weeks after season one dropped, Netflix renewed “One Piece” for a second season. Now, the first look at season two has finally been revealed, giving fans a glimpse of what’s next for Luffy and the Straw Hat crew.

Filming for the new season started in June 2024 and is expected to wrap by December 2025, with the premiere set for 2026.

First look at ‘One Piece’ Season 2.

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Well, it looks like we’re not done sipping wine and unraveling secrets by the river just yet. Yep, Netflix’s Virgin River is officially coming back for season 7, and we can’t keep calm. Our beloved small-town drama, filled with mysterious family trees, love triangles, and emotional cliffhangers, is about to break the network’s records as the longest-running English-language drama on the platform.

Based on Robyn Carr’s addictive novels, Virgin River has delivered everything- from medical emergencies to romantic rollercoasters, and now? Well, it is all set to stir the plot again. In Season 6, Mel and Jack finally said ‘I do’, but showrunner Patrick Sean Smith teased that we’ve only scratched the surface of their story. Shocking, right?

From marital ups and downs to family bombshells, Virgin River is far from breaking hearts and patching them up. So, grab the emotional support mug of hot cocoa...

Netflix's live-action One Piece adaptation is returning for a highly anticipated Season 2 next year, but fans of the hit pirate series can set sail with their favorite crew sooner rather than later. Lego is finally bringing the Straw Hat Pirate crew to the toyline, and iconic sets have been recreated in blocky form.

Lego unveiled a handful of new sets for One Piece, which feature Monkey D. Luffy and the rest of his crew on the Going Merry, as well as other instantly recognizable locations and beloved characters. In addition to the main pirate ship, fans can purchase sets for Arlong Park, Windmill Village, Buggy the Clown's Circus Tent, and the Baratie. They are also releasing individual "Brick Headz" for select characters, including Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) and Buggy the Clown (Jeff Ward). You can check out the new Lego sets below.

One Piece fans have waited decades for...

Chopper in Netflix’s One Piece season 2 (Photo Credit – Netflix)

Season two of One Piece live action has been in the making for quite some time now. With updates trickling in slowly since production began in July last year, Netflix has been keeping its highly anticipated show quite under wraps. However, the Ott platform answered a few questions during its Tudum event on June 1, 2025.

One Piece season 2 will be released on Netflix sometime in 2026. At the event, Netflix also announced a new character this season – Tony Tony Chopper. Voiced by Mikaela Hoover, this tiny character was introduced via a short teaser video. Hoover also took the facial capture of Chopper.

Netflix Introduces Chopper From The Live-Action One Piece Season 2

In the 88-second-long teaser video, Chopper hides behind a pole in an indoor room. Chopper is shy, nervous, and slips down the steps before revealing the release timeline for the next season.

Netflix's Tudum happened over the weekend, and it meant that there were fans of the streamer's One Piece live-action adaptation, eagerly awaiting news about the show's sophomore season. Ahead of the event, fans were already fired up when a video suggested that something big was coming to Season 2. The new live-action take on Tony Tony Chopper ahead of Season 2’s premiere was the big reveal at Tudum, and now creator Eiichiro Oda has offered his take on the streamer's design for the reindeer doctor.

Tony Tony Chopper is the next fan-favorite Straw Hat to join Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) and his crew when they arrive Drum Island in Season 2. Netflix has debuted a new look atOne Piece that finally revealed how Chopper will look like in live-action. Chopper will be voiced by frequent James Gunn collaborator, Mikaela Hoover, who has experience in voice acting and motion capture, as...

Almost two years after the live-action One Piece series premiered on Netflix, fans are eagerly awaiting the upcoming second season. The show was acknowledged at this year's Tudum 2025 event hosted by Netflix, which came with a big update for the fans waiting for new episodes.

On the livestream for Netflix Tudum 2025, some of the stars were present to tease Season 2. They teased that everything would be "bigger" in the new season, but the "biggest" reveal that they have was that the "crew gets a little bigger this season," leading to a major casting announcement. They then introduced Tony Tony Chopper as he will appear in Season 2, and he teased the "new friends" that are coming when the show returns in 2026. As he is animated, he appeared in a video that was screened to the crowd.

The first season of the live-action One Piece premiered on Netflix in August 2023. It drew praise from critics and fans,...

Two months after wrapping production, Netflix has finally revealed who is starring as the character of Tony Tony Chopper in the live-action version of One Piece.

Mikaela Hoover, who has featured in Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad, will voice the character and will do the facial capture.

The news was announced at Netflix’s fan promotional event Tudum. The streamer also debuted the first look at the character, which will feature in season two, which will return in 2026. Watch above.

It comes two months after the streamer revealed Tony Tony Chopper, a popular character from the manga, would appear.

Hoover’s role was announced by the five original Straw Hat members, Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero and Taz Skylar previewed the show’s second season, which is set to stream in 2026.

Hoover joins Joe Manganiello and Lera Abova, who join as Mr O and Miss All Day Sunday,...

Netflix's live-action adaptation of One Piece is finally returning with Season 2, and everybody's favorite pirate crew is headed for their biggest adventure yet. A few days after revealing an exciting teaser for the upcoming season, the streamer revealed some exciting new developments that will have fans ready to set sail for another high-seas journey.

During the live Tudum event, Netflix unveiled a major announcement regarding the latest season of the hit action series. The first look at Tony Tony Chopper has been revealed, and the latest member of the Straw Hat Pirates will be voiced by Mikaela Hoover (Superman). Along with the first-look teaser, it's been revealed that Season 2 will air in 2026. One Piece stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, Taz Skylar as Sanji, and Vincent Regan as Garp. Check out the teaser below:

Joining the...

Netflix has revealed a first look at One Piece Season 2, which will begin streaming on the service in 2026. The new season will include the fan-favorite character Tony Tony Chopper, voiced by Mikaela Hoover.

One Piece Season 2 reunites the original Straw Hat crew, Iñaki Godoy (Monkey D. Luffy), Mackenyu (Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero (Usopp), and Taz Skylar (Sanji) as they come back together in Cape Town.

The returning cast from the first season also includes Ilia Isorelys Paulino as Alvida, Jeff Ward as Buggy, and Michael Dorman as Gold Roger. The new cast members include Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy, Callum Kerr as Smoker, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Clive Russell as Crocus, and Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9.

Also on board are David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, Julia Rehwald as Tashigi, Rob Colletti as Wapol, Ty Keogh as Dalton, and Werner Coetser as Dorry.

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Earlier this week, Netflix decided to fire up One Piece fans with a surprise announcement. We got a first look at the Straw Hats together for the first time since 2023, and the video suggested that something big was coming to Season 2. Today at the streamer's fan event, Tudum, the secret was finally confirmed, and its the official reveal fan-favorite Straw Hat Tony Tony Chopper in Season 2 of the series, including who will be voicing the adorable reindeer doctor. Netflix also took the opportunity to reveal how the non-human character will come to life in a thrilling sneak peek that you can check out below.

Chopper will be voiced by Mikaela Hoover, and the frequent James Gunn collaborator will also do the facial capture that will make the character's distinct and cute expressions a lot more believable. Hoover is no stranger to voice acting and motion capture: she was the one...

Netflix’s live-action One Piece will introduce a key character in the show’s second season — one that won’t quite be live action.

The series based on the long-running manga will have Tony Tony Chopper join the Straw Hat Pirates in season two. The streamer introduced the actress playing the character, Mikaela Hoover, Saturday at its Tudum fan event, with help from One Piece stars Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero and Taz Skylar.

Hoover will provide Chopper’s voice and the face capture for the CG-animated character, who in One Piece lore is the ship’s doctor and a senior officer of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet. Netflix also offered up a first look at the character Saturday; see it below.

Hoover joins a host of new additions to the One Piece cast, including Charithra Chandran, Joe Manganiello, Katey Sagal, Lera Abova, Mark Harelik, Sophia Anne Caruso,...

“One Piece” has found its Tony Tony Chopper.

Mikaela Hoover will voice the manga’s iconic character while also providing facial capture for the live-action series, Netflix revealed during Saturday’s Tudum fan event in Los Angeles.

The cast of the show shared a first-look at the character while teasing things to come in Season 2, watch the clip below:

Attention All Pirates! The doctor is in! Meet Tony Tony Chopper, voiced by the incredible Mikaela Hoover.

One Piece Season 2 sets sail in 2026! #Tudum pic.twitter.com/DUTzStsqDb

— Netflix (@netflix) June 1, 2025

Hoover’s other credits include working with James Gunn on both “Superman” and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and appearing in “Beef,” also at Netflix.

Chopper is the latest and one of the most beloved members of the Straw Hat pirates and was teased for their Season 2 appearance long before the casting. He joins the rest of the crew...

“One Piece” Season 2 will set sail on Netflix in 2026 with actor Mikaela Hoover joining the live-action series as the voice of fan-favorite character Tony Tony Chopper.

Hoover also does the facial capture for the little reindeer-human hybrid doctor who will be teaming up with pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his band of Straw Hats.

Based on Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga and subsequent anime series “One Piece,” Netflix’s live-action series follows Luffy and his crew on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, One Piece, and become King of the Pirates.

Returning “One Piece” stars from Season 1 include Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, Taz Skylar as Sanji, Ilia Isorelys Paulino as Alvida, Jeff Ward as Buggy and Michael Dorman as Gold Roger.

Godoy, Mackenyu, Rudd, Romero and Skylar announced the Chopper casting news and planned...

The Wheel of Time has been canceled after three seasons at Amazon’s Prime Video streamer.

The series, from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios and based on Robert Jordan’s best-selling series of fantasy novels, aired its third-season finale on April 17.

At the time, showrunner Rafe Judkins, who adapted the series for television, addressed the show’s uncertain future in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

Judkins said he’d been asking Amazon, “What is the end game for the show? I really want to deliver this full series, so how do we best do that?”

He argued that part of why he and his creative team chose Amazon was because the streamer “felt like a place where they do want to invest in shows for the long term. There are not a lot of places doing that anymore. For Wheel of Time, it’s really important for...

We might be heading back to the past in Virgin River season 7, according to the latest post from season 6 guest star Callum Kerr. In the post, the actor seemed to hint that he could be coming back to the series for another guest appearance, but his tease also has us wondering if Netflix has finally made a decision about that long in-development prequel series.

Earlier this week, Kerr posted a photo of himself standing in front of a black background with Virgin River and Netflix written on it multiple times. He's all smiles, which seems to mirror the sentiment of his caption: "We running this back?" To further solidify the fact that he's teasing fans about his potential return, Kerr used the smirking emoji before tagging both the show and the streamer.

While some might take this post as confirmation that Kerr will reprise his role as the young version...

Fans of One Piececan feel proud of this franchise setting another record at the Osaka Comic Con recently, with a record number of fans wearing straw hats on the third and final day of the event on May 4th. As three stars of the live-action One Piece show on Netflix took to the stage, a total of 897 fans donned their Luffy-inspired hats as a salute to their favorite franchise.

Merchandise and cosplay are nothing new in the anime world, but only a truly massive franchise like One Piece could set a verified record with not just its manga sales, but also its merchandise. To help emphasize this achievement, One Piece stars Mackenyu, Jacob Romero Gibson, and Emily Rudd held up a Guinness World Records certificate for all to see, proving once again that the aging One Piece franchise isn't slowing down by any means.

One Piece Dominated at the Osaka...

One Piece live-action by Netflix has really impressed the fans. The viewers are excited for more and eagerly await season 2 as the host of stars playing characters from the series drop tidbits and tease the exciting adventures that are to come. More recently, some interviews have revealed information that, when pooled together, lead to one exciting conclusion. Monkey D. Dragon is going to have an epic character arc in Season 2.

Most recently, an interview with Callum Kerr, the actor playing Smoker in the live-action, has described that the best part of the story is Loguetown. Loguetown is the arc where Smoker captures Luffy and Dragon pops in to save him, appearing for the first time.

Smoker actor Callum Kerr teases One Piece live-action’s Season 2

The storm over Loguetown is brewing, and according to Smoker actor Callum Kerr, Netflix is riding the winds at full force. Until now, many stars...

This article contains Spoilers for The Wheel of Time books, up through book 5, The Fires of Heaven.

The third season of The Wheel of Time is at an end, which means it's now time to look ahead. Over the course of eight episodes, Prime Video's fantasy series based on the beloved books by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson blew us away with its ambitious story, spectacular magic, vast cast of memorable characters, and shocking twists and turns. It wasn't only a solid adaptation of Jordan's book The Shadow Rising, but an excellent season of television all around.

So what comes next? The Wheel of Time season 3 laid the groundwork for a number of major plotlines from the fifth and sixth books in the series, The Fires of Heaven and Lord of Chaos. Given that the climactic ending of Lord of Chaos serves as something of a mid-point for the overarching narrative of the books,...

The season finale for The Wheel of Time has arrived, bringing its stellar third season to an epic conclusion. "He Who Comes With The Dawn" featured a number of crucial scenes for most every member of the show's sprawling cast, including one fans of the book series have been champing at the bit to see for years. During the finale, Mat Cauthon (Dónal Finn) goes to the Panarch's Palace to search for a dangerous collar ter'angreal which the Black Ajah means to use to enslave the Dragon Reborn. But instead of finding it, he stumbles through a redstone doorframe and finds himself in another dimension. There, Mat encounters an Eelfinn — an otherworldly being who grants dangerous wishes with unforeseen consequences.

The Eelfinn scene is one of the most memorable in Robert Jordan's book The Shadow Rising, and while it happens in a different location in the show, it's still...

This interview contains mild spoilers for later entries The Wheel of Time book series.

The Wheel of Time season 3 is in its final stretch, and we've been loving it. The third season of Prime Video's fantasy series has hit its stride, adapting some of the most memorable moments from Robert Jordan's book The Shadow Rising and giving all our favorite heroes and villains time to settle into their roles. It also introduces a number of new characters who will have a large impact on the story going forward.

For instance, we met the family of Elayne Trakand (Ceara Coveney): Queen Morgase (Olivia Williams), Prince Galad Damodred (Callum Kerr), Prince Gawyn Trakand (Luke Fetherston), and Lord Gaebril (Nuno Lopes), Morgase's consort who harbors a dark secret. Introduced in Episode 302, the royal family of Andor arrived at the White Tower and caused a stir. It was entertaining to watch and...

The Wheel of Time is barreling toward the end of its third season, but we're still reeling from the past few weeks of Prime Video's epic fantasy series. Based on the beloved book series by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson, The Wheel of Time is one of the most iconic fantasy sagas of all time. It spans 14 books (and a prequel), with thousands of named characters and bits of lore to keep track of. Season 3 of the TV show introduces a slew of new elements, as well as some faces that fans have been dying to see on screen.

Those introductions began right near the top of the season, when Queen Morgase Trakand (Olivia Williams), the mother of Elayne (Ceara Coveney), came to the White Tower to demand answers for her daughter's abduction last season. Morgase brought the rest of her immediate family with her: her consort Lord Gaebril (Nuno Lopes) and her two sons,...

The third season of The Wheel of Time has introduced us to a few new characters, including Andoran princes Gawyn and Galad, both of them brothers to Elayne, who we already know. Gawyn and Galad made a splash at the White Tower when they arrived in the second episode of season 2, "A Question of Crimson," sparring shirtless and catching the eye of many a young novice, not to mention driving Mat Cauthon up a wall.

Galad is played by Callum Kerr and Gawyn by Luke Fetherston. The both of them have important roles to play in The Wheel of Time books, so they could be sticking around the show for a while. "Firstly, I didn't know that I was auditioning for Gawyn and Galad," Luke Fetherston told ScreenRant. "It was all kind of code names. We didn’t know officially, but I kind of suspected that it was The Wheel of Time,...

The Pattern weaves and The Wheel of Time continues to spin to deliver the third season of the show, with new episodes dropping Thursdays. Among other new faces this season, Prime Video's adaptation of Robert Jordan's iconic book series introduced the Royal Family of Andor, including Olivia Williams as Queen Morgase and Galad (Callum Kerr) and Gawyn (Luke Fetherston). Now, Fetherston has reflected on being cast as the divisive book character of Gawyn.

Readers of Jordan's original works are well-versed in the complex nature of Gawyn's character arc. While the character can be credited for some good deeds along the way, he is most despised for the role he ultimately played in how Egwene al'Vere's (Madeleine Madden) life pans out. Speaking to ScreenRant, Fetherston revealed that he didn't know which Trakand he would be playing when he first auditioned.

"Firstly, I didn't know that I was auditioning for Gawyn and Galad,...

Prime Video's The Wheel of Time is currently airing the third season of the fantasy series and with it has come the introduction of a number of new characters. One of whom is Queen Morgase Trakand (Olivia Williams), ruler of Andor, who reigns from the city of Caemlyn. As part of her training to succeed her mother on the Lion Throne one day, Elayne (Ceara Coveney) has been sent to the White Tower, given that she has traits of being able to channel the One Power. So, with the Queen and the heir to the throne of Andor both present in the White Tower, comparisons have been drawn between the two. So, is there validity to it?

The third season of the show also introduces Morgase's older sons, Galad (Callum Kerr) and Gawyn (Luke Fetherston), with the Queen making a spectacularly brutal entrance alongside her advisor of the Red Ajah,...

Another of the main creative forces behind Netflix's One Piece live-action adaptation is jumping off the Going Merry after Season 2 wrapped production. Matt Owens, who originally co-created and served as co-showrunner on the series with Steven Maeda has decided to step back to focus on his mental health. With his decision announced on Instagram, the main creative duo who spearheaded the effort at Netflix to adapt Eiichirô Oda's long-running manga is no longer involved, or, at the very least, is no longer calling the shots. Only Percy Jackson and the Olympians writer and co-executive producer Joe Tracz remains as showrunner for post-production after he took over for Maeda last April.

Owens has arguably been the mastermind behind One Piece, not only shaping the first two seasons but also laying out how the future would look for the show as it continued to adapt more of the manga. He's...

Matt Owens, a co-showrunner of Netflix’s “One Piece,” is stepping down from the live-action series adaptation to focus on his mental health.

“The last six years working on the live-action One Piece have been a life-changing journey. A dream come true. It’s also been A Lot. So I’m stepping off the Going Merry to take a break and focus on myself and my mental health,” Owens wrote on Instagram. “For now I’m gonna take a breath, do some therapy, try and rank up in Marvel Rivals, and come back refreshed for the new adventures that await.”

His departure comes after filming on Season 2 wrapped last month.

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Based on Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga, “One Piece” stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp and Taz Skylar as Sanji.

Virgin River season 7 has officially started filming. The new season was ordered ahead of the season 6 premiere in December 2024. Headlined by Martin Henderson, who plays Jack Sheridan, and Alexandra Breckenridge as Melinda Monroe, the feel-good small-town drama series is now Netflix's longest-running original scripted show. With all 10 episodes of season 6 available to stream on Netflix, the new season has promised to return with more love, adventure, and charm.

Martin Henderson took to his Instagram to offer a major filming update. Uploaded on March 12, the video taken in the star's trailer confirms that production for season 7 is officially underway on "Day One" as he prepares for work. While the show takes place in a small town in Northern California, filming takes place in Vancouver. In the reel, Henderson unwraps gifts from Netflix while sharing a heartwarming message to fans to express his gratitude. Check out his Instagram post below:

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The binge through the first three episodes of The Wheel of Time season 3 continues! Today, Prime Video dropped the mega-sized premiere block of its epic fantasy show's third season, and it is a veritable feast for fans of the series. All three episodes clock in at around an hour or more, and contain a ton of new developments for our heroes and villains.

The first episode, "To Race the Shadow," mostly caught us up with all the characters we already knew and loved from last season. Now that the stage is set, "A Question of Crimson" introduces a bunch of new ones; most notably, the royal family of Andor, led by Queen Morgase Trakand (Olivia Williams), the mother of Elayne (Ceara Coveney).

Read on for our Full Spoiler review:

Sophie Okonedo (Siuan Sanche) in The Wheel of Time season 2. | Image: Prime Video. Queen Morgase does not mess around

Just like the premiere,...