Netflix has announced the additional cast for the live-action version of "ONE PIECE," a 10-episode drama series based on the popular comic by Eiichiro Oda to be produced and distributed exclusively worldwide, revealing the casting of Coby, Albida, Helmeppo, Buggy, Aaron, and Garp. One Piece," one of Japan's most popular comic books, has sold more than 490 million copies worldwide and was first serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump (published by Shueisha) in 1997, and is based on the story of the legendary "Pirate King" Gor D. Roger's "One Pirate. The epic story follows the adventures of the "Straw Hat Crew" of pirates led by the hero, Monkey D. Luffy, in their quest for the "Greatest Treasure of All" (One Piece). It has already been announced that Monkey D. Luffy will be played by Inaki Godoy, Roronoa Zoro by Kensuke Nitta, Nami by Emily Rudd, Usopp by Jacob Romero Gibson, and Sanji by Taz Skyler in the live-action version. It was also recently revealed through the cast's SNS that filming has finally begun. Netflix series "ONE PIECE" to be distributed exclusively worldwide (C) Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha The cast, approved by the original author Eiichiro Oda, who also serves as executive producer, has gathered from around the world to play the essential characters in "ONE PIECE. Morgan Davis plays Coby, a passionate man who aspires to become a naval officer with a sense of justice second to none. He is a promising new star who has been active in "Papa's Tree," directed by Julie Bertuccelli, as well as short films and dramas. Ilaria Isorelis Paulino will play Alvida, who will be the one who pushes Coby and confronts Luffy. Aidan Scott has been chosen to play Helmeppo, the "idiot son" of Morgan, a diabolical naval captain and axeman in the original story. Jeff Ward, also known for his role as Deke Shaw in the "Marvel Agents of SHIELD" drama, will play the role of Buggy, captain of the Buggy Pirates, also known as "The Clown. The role of Aaron, a brutal man who is the captain of a group of pirates organized by fishermen, will be played by McKinley Belcher, who played FBI agent Trevor Evans in "Welcome to the Ozarks. Also revealed is the appearance of Garp, a legendary seaman who is considered a hero of the Navy. He is played by veteran actor Vincent Regan, who appeared in "300 Three Hundred" (as Captain), "Clash of the Titans" (as King Cepheus), "Danny the Dog" (as Ruffless) and "Snow White" (as Lord Hammond).
【Background】
・Graduated from Kyoto University with a major in Japanese Culture Studies, Faculty of Letters
・After graduation, worked 4 years as editor and proofreader for a print magazine specializing in traditional performing arts and culture
・Became a freelance journalist in 2021 and launched japanculturean.com in 2022
【Expertise】
・Pop-Culture Fusion Analysis
Analytical commentary on how modern pop-culture media (anime, film, fashion) incorporates and reinterprets traditional Japanese motifs.
