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CNET
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
Chopper Steals the Show in Netflix's 'One Piece' Reveal
Line up for the doctor. One Piece fans know who's joining Netflix's live-action show for season 2, and today, Tony Tony Chopper made his official appearance for a sneak peek of what's to come. We first spotted his reddish hat and signature antlers during the streamer's Geeked Week celebration last fall, but Netflix revealed Chopper during its live Tudum event. When the series returns in 2026, the beloved character will be voiced by Mikaela Hoover. Adapted from the long-running manga, One Piece picks up the story and takes Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat gang through several story arcs, including Reverse Mountain, Whiskey Peak, Little Garden and Drum Island. If you've been a fan of Chopper for a while, then you may want to emotionally prepare (and get the tissues) for Drum Island. His backstory with Dr. Hiriluk hits hard. A skilled medic in the pirate crew, Chopper the doctor is known for his kindness and brings a degree of virtuousness to One Piece. He'll be introduced to the small screen with Hoover's role as a voice actor and facial capture model, but he won't be alone when he joins the story in season 2. Among those entering the mix are Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0, Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday, Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday, Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk and many more. Though fans will have to wait until 2026 for season 2, you can binge One Piece season 1 now on Netflix, and enjoy the anime on the platform, too.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Charithra Chandran: One Piece Season 2 is a very stunt-heavy show
With roles spanning sci-fi, drama, period romance, and now high-octane action, Charithra Chandran is rapidly establishing herself as one of the most versatile young actors on screen. And according to the actress, her latest leap into the live-action One Piece series — where she plays the mysterious Ms Wednesday — was made smoother thanks to some unexpected prep work in a very different project. 'I was really having my best time doing major stunt sequences then,' Chandran said of her experience filming Fight or Flight. 'And One Piece is a very stunt-heavy show, so the transition was much easier. Knowing how to work with a stunt team, selling a punch—all of those things I'd learned on Fight or Flight, so for that, it really prepared me.' The British-Indian actress, who first rose to prominence in Netflix's Bridgerton, has since racked up appearances across several of the world's biggest franchises, including Marvel's Eternals, Star Wars, Dune: Prophecy, and now One Piece. Her ability to bounce across genres is no accident. 'I love all of them. They all challenge me in very different ways,' she explained. 'And I think the beauty of being an actor—and the kind of actor I want to be—is being able to do it all.' But is there a larger strategy behind her impressive, franchise-hopping resume? 'Oh my goodness, of course,' Chandran admitted with a laugh. 'I'm superstitious. I definitely have a list of goals and professional dreams. But I'm so afraid of saying them out loud. So yes, I have a list—but I won't share what's on it!' The high-seas adventure continues as One Piece returns for a second season on Netflix. The live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda 's beloved manga follows young pirate Monkey D. Luffy—played by Iñaki Godoy—as he dons his iconic straw hat and leads his misfit crew on an epic quest for the legendary One Piece treasure. 'The adventures of Iñaki and the live-action Straw Hats will continue onward!' Netflix confirmed, announcing the return of the fan-favourite series alongside a fresh wave of cast members. Among the new additions for Season 2 are Rigo Sanchez as the enigmatic Dragon, Yonda Thomas as the loyal Igaram, James Hiroyuki Liao as swordsmith Ipponmatsu, and Sophia Anne Caruso as the quirky Miss Goldenweek. Mark Penwill joins as Chess, with Anton David Jeftha stepping into the role of K.M., among several others. As far as 'One Piece' is concerned, the hit series is touted to be back later this year with season 2. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Forbes
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Fight Or Flight' Reviews: Does Josh Hartnett's Film Fly With Critics?
Josh Hartnett in "Fight or Flight." Fight or Flight — Josh Hartnett's high-flying airplane action thriller — is new in theaters. What do critics think about the film? Rated R, Fight or Flight opens in theaters nationwide on Friday. The official summary for the film reads, 'Exiled American agent Lucas Reyes (Hartnett) is given one last chance to redeem himself - the assignment is to track down and identify a mysterious, international high-value asset known only as The Ghost on a flight from Bangkok to San Francisco. 'Complicating matters, the plane is filled with assassins from around the world who are assigned to kill them both. The pair must work together in a fight for their lives. At 37,000 feet, the stakes have never been higher.' Directed by James Madigan, Fight or Flight also stars Katee Sackhoff, Charithra Chandran and Julian Kostov. As of Thursday, Fight or Flight has earned a 79% 'fresh' rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on 47 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus for Fight or Flight reads, 'Josh Hartnett's go-for-broke performance gives Fight of Flight wings, sustaining this daffy action-comedy at an entertaining cruising altitude that refreshingly doesn't wear out its welcome.' The film's Popcornmeter score on RT is still pending. Nick Schager of The Daily Beast is among the top critics on RT who gives Fight or Flight a 'fresh' rating, writing, 'Amusing, energetic, and just clever enough to sustain its brief runtime, it serves up a boisterous and bruising brand of B-movie bedlam.' Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter also categorizes Fight or Flight as a B-movie, but still gives it a 'fresh' review, writing on RT, '[Josh Hartnett's] charisma and surprising flair for physical comedy elevate this B-movie into something approaching A-level status, even if it's ultimately undercut by its low-budget limitations and awkward tonal shifts.' The B-movie label was also on the mind of John Nugent of Empire Magazine, who pens in his review on RT, 'A solid bit of high-concept B-movie fun, establishing Josh Hartnett as a credible action hero, and James Madigan as a genre director to watch.' On the flip side, Mick LaSalle of the San Francisco Chronicle gives Fight or Flight a 'rotten' rating, writing on RT, writing, 'The violence gets cranked up to 11 after about 30 minutes, before we have anything resembling a rooting interest, and the violence stays there for most of the remaining hour. None of it has impact.' Also giving the film a 'rotten' rating on RT is AV Club's Chloe Walker, who notes, 'Fight or Flight has Josh Hartnett and endless splattery fights on an enclosed mode of public transport, but that's all it has.' Justin Clark of Slant Magazine also splats Fight or Flight with a 'rotten' rating on RT, writing, "Dramatic moments create tonal stutters that prevent the film from becoming the unhinged Looney Tune that it wants to be.' Fight or Flight opens in theaters nationwide on Friday.
New York Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
‘Fight or Flight' Review: Conned Air
In 'Fight or Flight,' Josh Hartnett plays Lucas Reyes, an alcoholic bleached-blonde mercenary who is living in exile in Thailand. Desperate to recapture his old life, Lucas accepts a job from a mysterious company led by his ex-girlfriend, Katherine (Katee Sackhoff). He needs to board a flight heading from Bangkok to San Francisco and, while midair, apprehend an assassin named the Ghost. Like 'Bullet Train,' the bad guys in 'Fight or Flight' are a bevy of assassins who are keen to collect the bounty on the Ghost's head. Reyes's only help comes from Isha (Charithra Chandran), a young, virtuous flight attendant. Because the action takes place mostly inside the plane, the staging can be repetitive. The only surprises are the tools used for bloodshed, such as a chain saw or a climbing ax, which an invigorated Hartnett wields in the film's climactic acid trip freakout sequence. The director, James Madigan, doesn't fully commit to the single location: He often cuts back to Katherine's comedic bickering with her sniveling co-worker (Julian Kostov) and even positions the film's stakes as the cessation of child labor. Hartnett and Chandran's laid back chemistry steady the film's turbulent tonal shifts, adding a punch that the shakily choreographed action lacks. Hartnett and Chandran are so good together, Madigan's last-second setup for a possible sequel doesn't sound like such a bad idea.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From Bridgerton to Blockbusters: Charithra Chandran on Her Rise & What She's Manifesting
In this exclusive chat, Fight or Flight star Charithra Chandran opens up about her journey from Dune: Prophecy to her first action film, working with Josh Hartnett, and what it's like stepping into the world of One Piece. She also speaks candidly about South Asian representation in cinema, her dream collaborations, and what fans can expect next. Don't miss this inspiring, unfiltered conversation with one of Britain's rising stars!
