Netflix Unveils Casting for One Piece Season 2's Nico Robin & Crocodile

Netflix has announced the casting details for Season 2 of One Piece, with Lera Abova taking on the role of Nico Robin and Joe Manganiello portraying Crocodile. The reveal came through an accidental update on the Netflix Tudum website, which featured a preview video as part of the Geeked Week showcase. Both characters are significant to the storyline as they serve as primary antagonists of the Baroque Works agency, which the Straw Hats will confront. The season will also introduce more characters with various actors joining the cast, though Jamie Lee Curtis, who was expected to play Dr. Kureha, will not appear in this season. Production is currently ongoing, and fans can anticipate a release in 2025.

Lera Abova will play Nico Robin, and Joe Manganiello will portray Crocodile in One Piece Season 2, both integral characters from the source material.

One Piece is a highly popular anime and manga series created by Eiichiro Oda, following the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew as they explore the Grand Line in search of the ultimate treasure known as the One Piece. The live-action adaptation on Netflix has garnered significant attention for its unique take on this beloved franchise, aiming to bring its colorful characters and sprawling world to life while maintaining the essence of the original story.