Netflix’s One Piece live-action adaptation, based on Eiichiro Oda’s globally beloved manga, will soon come back with Season 2, and before we even have a full trailer out, it’s already been greenlit for a third season. The first look for season 2 was revealed during the annual One Piece Festival in Tokyo, and teases the crew’s new journey into the Grand Line. Alongside the adventure, season two will see many fresh news faces as well. Two major additions to the cast this season are Indian-origin actors, Charithra Chandran and Sendhil Ramamurthy, joining an ensemble that’s expanding in both diversity and talent.
Charithra Chandran to play ‘Miss Wednesday’, aka ‘Princess Vivi’
Charithra Chandran joins the One Piece universe as ‘Miss Wednesday’, a pivotal character fans also know as ‘Princess Nefertari Vivi’. Previously, she was seen in another Netflix hit, Bridgerton, as ‘Edwina Sharma’. Charithra was born in Perth, Scotland, to Tamil parents, and has spent part of her childhood in India before returning to the UK.
Charithra’s parents divorced when she was very young; hence, she spent part of her early life between India and England. She studied at Oxford High School and holds a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. She had trained with the National Youth Theatre, steadily building a strong acting career for herself.
Sendhil Ramamurthy to portray ‘King Nefartari Cobra’
Sendhil Ramamurthy will appear as ‘King Nefertari Cobra’, ruler of Alabasta and father to ‘Vivi’. His character is a noble leader, known for his compassion and wisdom, and he plays a vital role in the Alabasta arc. Sendhil, born in Chicago to Indian immigrant parents from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, is best known for his roles in Heroes and Netflix’s Never Have I Ever. His casting has left fans excited over the possible political storyline of Alabasta.
Both of Sendhil’s parents are physicians, and so is his sibling, but he himself has always been passionate about acting. He became a member of the Kappa Charge of Theta Delta Chi, and after playing parts in various theatrical dramas, his interest in acting grew, and he chose to pick up acting as a profession.
More new faces will be joining One Piece season 2
Season 2 of One Piece brings a bunch of fresh new talent to the live-action series. New cast members include Katey Sagal, Mark Harelik, Daniel Lasker, Camrus Johnson, Jazzara Jaslyn, and David Dastmalchian, along with Werner Coetser, Brendan Murray, Clive Russell, Callum Kerr, Julia Rehwald, Rob Colletti, and Ty Keogh. While some of their roles are out and some haven’t been officially revealed yet, many are expected to portray major characters from the Baroque Works and Alabasta arcs.
What to expect from the One Piece season 2 plot
Season 2 of One Piece will pick up with the Straw Hat crew entering the Grand Line, a mysterious and dangerous sea route where powerful enemies and legendary treasures await them. With arcs like Whiskey Peak and Alabasta expected to be adapted, the introduction of ‘Princess Vivi’ and her father ‘Cobra’ all hint at a political plot involving the World Government, Baroque Works, and the desert kingdom of Alabasta. Fans can expect battles, betrayals, and world-building at a whole new scale from the new season.
When and where to watch One Piece season 2
One Piece Season 2 is scheduled to premiere on Netflix in 2026. The teaser has already been released during the One Piece Festival in Tokyo, and it sets the tone for an action-packed continuation of the beloved drama. The confirmation of Season 3 also reassures fans that the saga is here to stay.
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