Joe Manganiello Joins Live-Action ONE PIECE Series as Sir Crocodile
Netflix has announced that Joe Manganiello has joined the cast of the live-action One Piece series and he will take on the role of Mr. 0, also known as the "Desert King" Sir Crocodile.
Manganiello is a perfect fit for this role and he’s going to be awesome as this character! One Piece is currently in the middle of production on Season 2 and things are still coming together as they are looking to introduce more of the mysterious Baroque Works organization in the new season.
Manganiello’s Mr. 0 is going to play a key role in the coming season and beyond, so it makes sense that Netflix would want to cast someone like Manganiello in the role because he can be an imposing foe for Luffy and the Straw Hats.
Mr. 0, also known as Sir Crocodile, is a former Warlord of the Sea and the main antagonist of the Alabasta Arc in One Piece. He is the leader of the secret criminal organization Baroque Works and operates under the alias "Mr. 0." His goal is to take over the desert kingdom of Alabasta by instigating civil war and seizing control of its ancient weapon, Pluton.
Crocodile possesses the powers of the Suna Suna no Mi, a Logia-type Devil Fruit that allows him to manipulate and transform into sand. Crocodile is ruthless and known for his cold, strategic mind and lack of compassion, seeking power at all costs.
In the series, “Monkey D. Luffy is a young adventurer who has longed for a life of freedom since he can remember. Luffy sets off from his small village on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, One Piece, to become King of the Pirates!
“But in order to find the ultimate prize, Luffy will need to assemble the crew he’s always wanted before finding a ship to sail, searching every inch of the vast seas, outpacing the Marines, and outwitting dangerous rivals at every turn.”
The series stars 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.
They are joined by Katey Sagal (Married With Children, Sons of Anarchy) as Dr. Kureha, Mark Harelik (Presumed Innocent) as Dr. Hiriluk, 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, and Werner Coetser as Dorry.