Good news for One Piece fans! On September 19, 2024, Netflix ‘s Tudum site accidentally revealed important information about the cast of Crocodile and Nico Robin in the second season of One Piece live action version.
Cast of Crocodile and Nico Robin One Piece Live Action
Joe Manganiello will play Mr. 0 or Crocodile, one of the main antagonists in the One Piece series. In addition, Lera Abova was cast as Miss All Sunday, better known as Nico Robin.
The error came to light when Netflix Tudum re-released the trailer for the second season accompanied by a location tour hosted by Jeff Ward. In the article, there were additional photos and quotes that listed Manganiello and Abova’s names as part of the cast list.
The announcement didn’t seem to be planned to be made before Netflix’s Geeked Week event, but fans soon noticed the leak. In no time, the news spread quickly on social media, getting fans excited.
With Crocodile and Nico Robin playing important roles in Alabasta’s story, this cast selection became a hot topic of discussion among fans.
“We’re excited to see how they’ll bring Crocodile and Robin to the screen,” wrote one social media user, reflecting how eagerly awaited the second season is.
Manganiello had roles in Spider-Man and Justice League movies
Manganiello’s career in the entertainment industry began when he appeared in several independent films with small roles. However, he began to gain public attention after being cast as Flash Thompson in Tobey Maguire‘s Spider-Man trilogy. This role paved the way for him to get the chance to play in bigger projects.
Apart from playing Spider-Man, Manganiello has also been involved in several other superhero movie projects. He once played the character Deathstroke in Joss Whedon’s version of the movie Justice League (2017).
DC Comics fans have been waiting for this antagonist’s appearance, and Manganiello did not disappoint. He also appeared in Snyder’s Justice League (2021) in the Knightmare scene at the end of the movie.
One of the most famous roles of his career was as Alcide Herveaux, a werewolf, in HBO’s popular television series True Blood (2008). This role not only increased his popularity, but also helped him gain a very loyal fan following.
In addition, she also appeared in the Channing Tatum-starring stripper movie Magic Mike (2012), as well as its two sequels, Magic Mike XXL (2015) and Magic Mike’s Last Dance (2023).
About the Characters Crocodile and Nico Robin
Crocodile, as one of the most famous antagonists, is a former Shichibukai who has the ability of the Suna Suna no Mi Devil Fruit, which allows him to control sand.
On the other hand, Nico Robin is an archaeologist and the only individual capable of reading Poneglyphs, making him an important figure in One Piece’s story.
In the original story, Nico Robin was first introduced as Crocodile’s right-hand man before eventually joining the Straw Hat Pirates.
