One Piece on Netflix: This Oscar-winning actor is competing for a role in season 2

Long before the Netflix series brought Luffy’s story to a wider audience, millions of fans were enthralled by the young pirate’s adventures following One Piece’s big debut in 1997.

Because it is a universal story, it is not surprising to see people of all ages passionate about its story. Thus, for many years now, Jamie Lee Curtis has been the most famous fan of Japanese anime.

When asked at a convention a few years ago what role he dreamed of playing, Jamie Lee Curtis didn’t hesitate to answer Nico Robin, the iconic character who never appeared in the Netflix series. The 64-year-old actor still felt he would be too old for the role.

That’s okay, since the Oscar winner for Best Supporting Actress (for the movie Everything Everywhere at Once) has set her sights on another character who will appear in real-life footage in the next season of the series!

This is Dr. Kureha, a 141-year-old female doctor (!). Nicknamed “The Magician,” the latter is related to Tony Tony Chopper’s character, teased by manga author Eiichiro Oda in a video announcing One Piece’s renewal for a second season.

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In a message published on his social network, Jamie Lee Curtis said that after the end of the strike – “by the fairest agreement” – He will be campaigning with his fans to win the role of Dr. Kurha in the Netflix series.

And obviously, not many people will be convinced, as the show’s co-showrunner Matt Owens commented in response to the actor’s post. “that there will be no need for lobbying” And that discussions will begin once the writers’ and actors’ strike ends.

The One Piece live-action series is now available exclusively on Netflix.

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