Live-Action Adaptation of "One Piece" Announces Casting for Tony Tony Chopper Role
Heads up One Piece fans, get ready to set sail as Netflix prepares for One Piece's second season! Today's Tudum livestream event brought some exciting news, including our very first look at one of the most anticipated new characters: the smart and spry Dr. Tony Tony Chopper.
In the livestream, the cast members Inaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, and Taz Skylar shared a special sneak peek at the upcoming season, showcasing Chopper's live-action spin. Check it out below!
Tony Tony Chopper will be portrayed by the talented Mikaela Hoover, masterfully known for her roles in Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 as Rocket Raccoon's rabbit friend Floor, and soon to be featured as media personality Cat Grant in Superman next month.[1] Hoover will provide the voice and facial motion capture for Chopper, bringing this eccentric character to life.
Originally introduced after the events of Drum Island arc in the manga, Chopper is an ambitious medic and aspiring doctor with a unique background. Having eaten a Devil Fruit that transformed him into a human-reindeer hybrid,[2] Chopper's love for medicine seems to stem from this unusual transformation.
While Netflix hasn't officially revealed the exact release date for One Piece's return, it's confirmed that the second season will drop next year.[3] Hoover is just one of the many new faces joining the series, alongside stars like Katey Sagal, Joe Manganiello, David Dastmalchian, Clive Russell, James Hiroyuki Lio, and more.[4]
Stay tuned for more news on Netflix's plans for One Piece in the future. In the meantime, catch up on what's next for the Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek universes, the future of DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.[6]
[1] Hoover will also be portraying Cat Grant in the upcoming Superman film.[2] Chopper's transformation is due to consuming a Devil Fruit.[3] The second season is set to release in 2023.[4] Other new stars joining the series include Katey Sagal, Joe Manganiello, David Dastmalchian, and Clive Russell.[5] Mikaela Hoover has been confirmed as the voice actor for Tony Tony Chopper in Netflix's One Piece Season 2.[6] For more io9 news, check out the latest releases and updates for Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who.
Disney, the owners of Netflix and Star Wars, are bringing more entertainment to the streaming platform with the addition of the live-action One Piece series, where Mikaela Hoover will provide the voice and facial motion capture for the character Tony Tony Chopper. As more details about One Piece's second season emerge, catch up on upcoming movies and TV shows from Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who. The second season of One Piece on Netflix will be using AI technology, showcasing the growing integration of this technology in the entertainment industry.
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