Netflix announced today that Xolo Maridueña (Blue Beetle, Cobra Kai) has been cast to play Portgas D. Ace in Season 3 of One Piece. Season 3 was previously renewed ahead of the upcoming Season 2 premiere set for March 10, 2026. Season 3 is will begin production later this year in Cape Town, South Africa. Maridueña joins previously announced new cast member Cole Escola (Difficult People, Search Party) as Bon Clay.
In Season 2 of One Piece, Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) and the Straw Hats are back: swordsman Roronoa Zoro (Mackenyu), cartographer Nami (Emily Rudd), storyteller Usopp (Jacob Romero), and chef Sanji (Taz Skylar). Together, they will set sail for the extraordinary Grand Line, a legendary stretch of sea where danger and wonder await at every turn. As they journey through this unpredictable realm in search of the world’s greatest treasure, they’ll encounter bizarre islands and a host of formidable new enemies.
Season 2 will introduce new characters including David Dastmalchian (Murderbot, Late Night with the Devil) as Mr. 3, Mikaela Hoover (Beef, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,) as Tony Tony Chopper, Joe Manganiello (Nonnas, True Blood) as Mr. 0, Daniel Lasker (London Calling, Raised by Wolves) as Mr. 9, Rigo Sanchez (Outer Banks, Goliath) as Dragon, Camrus Johnson (The Electric State, Batwoman) as Mr. 5, Katey Sagal (Sons of Anarchy, The Conners) as Dr. Kureha, Yonda Thomas (Redemption, Red Ink) as Igaram, James, Hiroyuki Liao (Barry, Presumed Innocent) as Ipponmatsu, Sophia Anne Caruso (The School for Good and Evil) as Miss Goldenweek, Julia Rehwald (Fear Street, Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures) as Tashigi, Mark Penwill (Catch Me a Killer) as Chess, Werner Coetser (Diepe Waters, Getroud met rugby) as Dorry, Anton David Jeftha (Skemergrond, Legacy) as K.M, Charithra Chandran (Bridgerton, How to Date Billy Walsh) as Miss Wednesday, Sendhil Ramamurthy (Never Have I Ever, Do Aur Do Pyaar) as Nefertari, Jazzara Jaslyn (Lioness, Warrior) as Miss Valentine, Clive Russell (The Sandman, Game of Thrones) as Crocus, Ty Keogh (Summertide, 24 Hours To Live) as Dalton, and Lera Abova (Honey Don’t!, Exterritorial) as Miss All-Sunday.
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