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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
‘One Piece' Casts Mikaela Hoover as Tony Tony Chopper; Netflix to Release Season 2 in 2026
'One Piece' Season 2 will set sail on Netflix in 2026 with actor Mikaela Hoover joining the live-action series as the voice of fan-favorite character Tony Tony Chopper. Hoover ('Beef,' 'Superman,' 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3) also does the facial capture for the little reindeer-human hybrid doctor who will be teaming up with pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his band of Straw Hats. More from Variety Netflix and Brazilian Tourism Board Embratur Announce Cooperation Agreement to Boost Film-TV Tourism in Brazil Netflix Showrunners Talk Shop and Compare Notes on the Art of Pitching What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 Based on Eiichiro Oda's beloved manga and subsequent anime series 'One Piece,' Netflix's live-action series follows Luffy and his crew on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, One Piece, and become King of the Pirates. Returning 'One Piece' stars from Season 1 include Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, Taz Skylar as Sanji, Ilia Isorelys Paulino as Alvida, Jeff Ward as Buggy and Michael Dorman as Gold Roger. Godoy, Mackenyu, Rudd, Romero and Skylar announced the Chopper casting news and planned 2026 launch for 'One Piece's' second season during Netflix's live 'Tudum' special Saturday. Additional cast members for 'One Piece' Season 2 include: Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday, Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0, Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday, Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk, Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek, Yonda Thomas as Igaram, Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra, Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy, Callum Kerr as Smoker, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Clive Russell as Crocus, Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9, David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, Julia Rehwald as Tashigi, Rob Colletti as Wapol, Ty Keogh as Dalton, Werner Coetser as Dorry, Rigo Sanchez as Dragon, James Hiroyuki Liao as Ipponmatsu, Mark Penwill as Chess, Anton Jeftha as K.M. 'One Piece' executive producers include writres and co-showrunners Matt Owens and Joe Tracz as well as Oda, Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements through Tomorrow Studios, Tetsu Fujimura, Chris Symes and former co-showrunner Steven Maeda. The series is made in partnership with 'One Piece' animated series studio Shueisha and produced by Tomorrow Studios (an ITV Studios partner) and Netflix. See a first look at Tony Tony Chopper in 'One Piece' Season 2 below. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
The Live-Action ‘One Piece' Has Found Its Tony Tony Chopper
Mikaela Hoover will provide the voice and facial mocap for the Straw Hat's doctor in the Netflix adaptation's sophomore season. The Straw Hat crew will only continue to grow as Netflix sets sail on One Piece's second season, and now we've finally got our first glimpse at one of the most important additions of all: the arrival of the diminutive crew doctor, Tony Tony Chopper. During today's Tudum livestream event, One Piece stars Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, and Taz Skylar took to the stage to reveal a special sneak peek at the upcoming season, which included the first look at the live-action series' spin on Chopper. Check it out below! Chopper will be played by Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3's Mikaela Hoover (she appeared there as Rocket Raccoon's rabbit friend Floor, and will continue her professional relationship with James Gunn in Superman next month, where she'll play media personality Cat Grant), who will provide both voicework and facial motion capture for the character. Introduced early on in One Piece after the events of the manga's Drum Island arc, Chopper is an aspiring medic who wants to travel the world and expand his knowledge as a doctor. Oh, and he happens to be a reindeer who ate a devil fruit that turned him into a human-reindeer hybrid, which facilitated the whole interest in a career in medicine in the first place. Netflix is still staying mum about just when we'll be able to see One Piece's return, beyond the fact that it's coming next year, but Hoover is joining a veritable host of new faces that'll appear in season two, including the likes of Katey Sagal, Joe Manganiello, David Dastmalchian, Clive Russell, James Hiroyuki Lio, and more. We'll bring you more on Netflix's plans for One Piece as and when we learn them.
Geek Tyrant
5 days ago
- Business
- Geek Tyrant
James Gunn's First Call After Landing the DC STudios Job Was Marvel's Kevin Feige — GeekTyrant
Before James Gunn put on the lead the charge at DC Studios, he was already a superhero mainstay thanks to his wild and beloved Guardians of the Galaxy films over at Marvel Studios. So, when he officially took the reins as co-CEO of DC Studios, his first instinct wasn't to draft a press release or start plotting multiverse timelines, it was to call his old boss. Gunn told Entertainment Weekly: 'As soon as I got that job, I made a couple of calls, and the first one was to Kevin Feige telling him that I'm taking the [job as] head of DC,' I think that says a lot about the respect Gunn still holds for his Marvel roots. He doesn't elaborate on what they talked about, but you can imagine that conversation was probably more about mutual respect. These two helped shape modern superhero cinema, and despite being on opposite sides of the cape now, there's clearly no bad blood. If anything, it's refreshing to see this kind of professional courtesy in a space that fans often frame as Marvel vs. DC. Gunn went on to share that the second call he made was to Peacemaker star John Cena: 'The second [call] was to John Cena, and I said, 'I'm getting this gig, and I still want to do Peacemaker, but it's going to have to wait. We're going to have to get Superman working first.'' Gunn has been juggling a lot of projects, but he apparently thrives in that chaos. The new DCU is slowly taking shape under his leadership. Creature Commandos was he first official title in this fresh canon, with Superman on deck as the big, blockbuster reset. And then we've got Peacemaker Season 2 coming.
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix game show given green light for season two despite string of complaints
Netflix has renewed the gameshow Million Dollar Secret for a second series - but fans are divided Netflix has reportedly greenlit a second series of what some telly enthusiasts are calling 'the most confusing game show' ever, Million Dollar Secret. The show, which launched earlier this year on the streaming giant, sees 12 strangers vying for a whopping $1 million jackpot within the comforts of a posh mansion. Guardians Of The Galaxy's very own Peter Serafinowic plays host, with a unique twist that only one participant knows about the prize money and must keep it under wraps from the rest to secure the bountiful sum. On its release, viewers were quick to draw parallels with BBC's hit series, The Traitors, amid the buzz surrounding Million Dollar Secret. Amidst a slew of feedback and various grievances, Netflix stamped their approval on a second outing for Million Dollar Secret, as confirmed on X, previously known as Twitter, reports Surrey Live. One viewer did not hold back, labelling it "the most confusing game show I have ever watched" while others seemed baffled at how it managed to clinch a renewal. But it wasn't all criticism; some fans are actually keen for more, with accolades pouring in for the debut season. When the first series was unveiled, the likeness to The Traitors didn't go unnoticed. Someone mused: "Who has a hidden million dollars." A fellow fan reacted, proclaiming: "Urg! The Traitors is soooo good! The UK and Canadian one is the best out of all the franchises." While another commented on their viewing experience: "I started watching this one, I believe there is an OG of this show where it is a hotel and I stopped watching midway. I completely forgot about it". A third voiced their opinion, saying: "A Traitors version of Do You Want To Be A Millionaire." Another enthusiast was clearly excited, commenting: "This is basically The Traitors on steroids, I'm here for it...," adding to the buzz.
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix renews 'most confusing game show' ever - completely dividing opinion after string of complaints
Netflix has renewed the 'most confusing game show' ever which has completely divided opinion after a string of complaints. Million Dollar Secret hit the streaming platform earlier this year and saw 12 strangers travel to a stunning mansion to battle it out for $1 million. Hosted by Guardians Of The Galaxy star Peter Serafinowic, only one of the contestants is given the cash and they have to keep it a secret from everyone else to go home with the huge prize. Some fans compared the show to BBC hit The Traitors as soon as the original trailer was released. It has now been confirmed that Million Dollar Secret will air a second season, but viewers are split over the decision. Netflix announced the renewal on X, formerly Twitter, and one watcher described it as 'the most confusing game show I have ever watched'. Hosted by Guardians Of The Galaxy star Peter Serafinowic, only one of the contestants is given the cash and they have to keep it a secret from everyone else to go home with the huge prize Others penned: 'The real secret is how this show got renewed.'; 'Dunno if it makes sense.'; 'Didn't work for me. Like they making the rules up as they went along.'; While others were thrilled about the return and seemed to have enjoyed the first season. One fan commented: 'YESSSS!! This show is actually amazing! Netflix, where do I apply for a role??'; 'Thank you. S1 was amazing.'; 'Nice, it was fun, Peter was a great host and the right person won the money!!!' When the first season was announced, fans immediately noticed the similarities to The Traitors. One wrote: 'This is a reality competition series, similar to The Traitors, where contestants try to hide or discover who has a hidden million dollars.' It has now been confirmed that Million Dollar Secret will see a second season but viewers are split Another replied to their comment with: 'Urg! The Traitors is soooo good! The UK and Canadian one is the best out of all the franchises... I started watching this one, I believe there is an OG of this show where it is a hotel and I stopped watching midway. I completely forgot about it.' A third added: 'A Traitors version of Do You Want To Be A Millionaire.' 'This is basically The Traitors on steroids, I'm here for it...,' a fourth chimed in. Million Dollar Secret is available to stream on Netflix.
