A piece : A little-known casting for the first season
Netflix had the “audacity” to launch season 1 of A piece with a cast composed mainly of actors and actresses unknown to the general public. A real gamble if we know that it is the live adaptation of one of the most popular manga in the world (consisting, among other things, of a hundred volumes and an anime with more than 1000 episodes), and that more than $100 million was disbursed to produce the first series of episodes.
So, the public found outInaki Godoy in the lead role of Luffy, as well as Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Jacob Gibson and Taz Skylar to play Nami, Zoro, Usopp and Sanji respectively. With them, Vincenzo Reganwho plays Vice Admiral Garp, is probably the most experienced actor in the entire cast.
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However, this did not stop the public from reacting. And after the success of the first season, A piece it was quickly renewed for a season 2. This means new characters and therefore additional performers. Among the new names that could join the adventure, that of Jamie Lee Curtis it circulates more and more. Because the actress herself showed his desire to play a very specific character.
Jamie Lee Curtis wants to play Kureha
Indeed, through his account Instagramthe interpreter of Laurie Strode in the saga Halloween shared a photo of Doctor Kurehaa 141-year-old doctor with a rock ‘n’ roll style well known to fans of the manga A piece. Also, in the description, he explains that once the Hollywood strike ends, he will everything to be able to play this character in the Netflix series. A non-trivial choice given that fans of the original work had already expressed the desire to see the actress in this role in the past.
Furthermore, following his assignment, Matt Owensone of the co-creators of the series, responded confirming their desire to see Jamie Lee Curtis play Kureha.
That’s why we sent you this figurine! There is no need to lobby. Once we get what we deserve and get back to work, let’s talk!
Nothing is confirmed for the moment, but given the motivation of both Jamie Lee Curtis and the team A piece, his presence in the second season seems very likely. In any case, fans welcomed the news with enthusiasm. You will still have to wait the end of the strike Hollywood screenwriters, and that of the actors and actresses, so that this is achieved and that the production of the second season can move forward.
In the meantime, the first episodes remain available on Netflix.
Source: Cine Serie
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