One Piece (Live-Action)
Summary
The excellent casting inOne Pieceseason 1 has bring to its overall positive response , and withOne Pieceseason 2on the way , there ’s a strong chance watcher will see the beloved character , Portgas D. Ace . renowned for his Mera Mera no Mi Devil Fruit , Ace is protagonist Monkey D. Luffy ’s foster older sidekick . Ace ’s introduction in the Arabasta arc plays a crucial role in the serial ' storytelling , so theOne Pieceseason 2 character castingis significant . Although not related by blood , Ace and Luffy ’s strong-arm similarities and their affinity for assist others is the connective tissue paper between them .
The Mera Mera no Mi Devil Fruit accord Ace the power to use his trunk to manipulate fire , thus serving as a metaphor for his hot - blooded , bad boy persona that he displays early on . As such , the right casting of Ace necessitates lease an actor who possess Ace ’s bring down visage and bound . Moreover , Ace ’s actor needs to display a similar level of optimism and empathy as Iñaki Godoy ’s Luffy , since they both possess the same vigor and piquantness for liveliness . With many desirable , quality thespian , Ace ’s plot line inOne Pieceseason 2will be one of its most significant inclusion .
Netflix ’s One Piece star actor Emily Rudd reveals which manga arc she is most excited to see finally adjust into the hot - action show .

7Diego Tinoco
Tinoco’s roles in On My Block and Knights of the Zodiac show his range in both dramas and action.
2021’sR and J , a innovative retelling of the classic Shakespeare romantic calamity , Rome and Juliet , sees Tinoco in his first major project . The teen drama , On My Blockand the 2023 live - action anime adaptation , Knights of the Zodiac , alongsideOne Pieceactor Mackenyu , presentation Tinoco ’s range with challenging roles in both the drama and action genre . regard the actor ’s steady rising star and the success of Netflix’sOn My Block , Tinoco would make a good Ace because of his liberty with dramas and natural process projects catered to teen audiences .
6Danny Ramirez
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Top Gun: Maverick have seen Ramirez display the necessary charm for Ace.
Ramirez is a versatile actor who commence his calling in 2016 with appearances on the tv set showsThe AffairandBlindspotbefore realise his feature of speech - duration unveiling in 2018’s , Assassination Nationas Diamond . Since then , Ramirez has found success with notable appearance inBlack Mirror , Tales of The Walking Dead , and On My pulley block alongside Diego Tinoco . However , his work as Joaquin Torres inThe Falcon and the Winter Soldierand Lieutenant Mickey " Fanboy " Garcia inTop Gun : Maverickperfectly display the necessary appeal and flare require to accurately depict Ace inOne Piece .
5Aaron Dominguez
Only Murders in the Building highlights Dominguez’s strong onscreen presence.
Dominguez made his onscreen launching in the 2014 drama , Breathe , as Javier Roberto . Since then , he ’s taken on roles that have displayed his power to convincingly portray military and other law enforcement staff office , as seen inNCIS : New Orleans , Shaft , SEAL Team , and A24’sThe Inspection . However , his season 1appearance as Oscar Torres inOnly Murders in the Buildingjustifies his cast as Ace . As a humanity wrong convict of a criminal offense trying to turn his life around , Oscar has both the gritrock he formulate in prison and the sensitivity necessary to endear him to audience .
4David Castro
Castro’s role as Raphael Santiago in Shadowhunters demonstrates his ability to be convincing in action pieces.
Castro ’s breakout function was in the 2008 romantic comedy,27 Dresses , and exhibit his firm act chop and charm at the disarmingly young eld of twelve twelvemonth old . Since then , Castro has made appearance in the Mexican route drollery pic , Ruta Madre , along with famed appearance in TV shows likeAre We There Yet?andBlue Bloods . However , his work as Raphael Santiago in the fantasy TV seriesShadowhuntersstands as his most notable study . As the powerful vampire Raphael , Castro expose his range of mountains as both acharming and healthy character , two trait intrinsical to the constantly smile ball of fire that is Ace .
3Eman Esfandi
Esfandi’s work as Ezra Bridger already shows his competency with live-action adaptations of beloved characters.
Eman Esfandi is another rebel star who made his feature - length acting debut in the 2018 Robert Rodriguez - directed skill fiction horror film , Hostage 911 in the role of Funny Guy . Since then , the role player has remained booked and busybodied with visual aspect in the psychedelic play Phaedra , The Inspectionalongside Aaron Rodriguez , and the Academy Award - winning motion-picture show , King Richard . However , Esfandi ’s most notable role is that of the live - action portraying of the belovedStar Warscharacter , Ezra Bridger , in 2023’sAhsoka . With his exact depiction of Ezra , Esfandi has already proven he can perfectly adapt Ace inOne Pieceseason 2 .
2Michael Cimino
Love, Victor and Never Have I Ever are perfect examples of Cimino perfectly displaying his charm.
Arguably one of Hollywood ’s most familiar rise talent , Michael Cimino ’s role inAnnabelle Comes Home , Love , Victor , How I Met Your Father , andNever Have I Everperfectly display the young worker ’s adeptness at roles catered to young audiences . AlthoughOne Pieceborders more on the action spectrum of teenager drama , it ’s overabundant with plenty of dramatic moments that are design to challenge its younger audience intellectually as see with many of the Straw Hat Pirates ' backstories . Despite his teen heartthrob image , Cimino ’s understanding of his hearing build him a potent candidate for Ace .
1Xolo Maridueña
Xolo’s work in Cobra Kai and Blue Beetle already proves he can handle action and dramas seamlessly.
Xolo Maridueña ’s work inFast & Furious Spy RacersandWu - Tang : An American Sagadisplays the actor ’s tractableness early on in his vocation , asFast & Furious Spy Racersis ostensibly a children ’s show , and Hulu’sWu - Tang : An American Sagais a dramatic retelling of the greatest Hip - Hop group of all sentence . However , his employment in both show helped hone the necessary skills to give up strong carrying out in bothCobra KaiandBlue Beetle , thus solidifying Maridueña ’s status as a future A - lister - and , more significantly , suffice as the basis for why he would be a gross fit as Ace .
Considering Ace ’s age as a twenty - year - old homo and Maridueña ’s similar age of twenty - two , he not only brings the schoolboyish charm that makes Ace majuscule , he also bring the appropriate vigour that an old thespian likely would n’t be open of bringing genuinely . Although Ace ’s meter inOne Pieceis short - live , hiring the right thespian is paramount to push the story forward , as his time with the Straw Hat Pirates has a heavy effect on them , especially Luffy . With Maridueña ’s range throughout his career in TV andBlue Beetle ’s success , he ’s the unspoiled actor for Ace inOne Pieceseason 2 .
Cast
One Piece follows immature pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his divers crew as they embark on a daring pursuance for treasure . Released in 2023 , the photographic film brings the adventurous existence of the popular manga to life , capturing Luffy ’s unforgiving pursual of the fabled One Piece treasure .


One Piece follows young pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his diverse crew as they embark on a daring quest for treasure. Released in 2023, the film brings the adventurous world of the popular manga to life, capturing Luffy’s relentless pursuit of the legendary One Piece treasure.





One Piece follows young pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his diverse crew as they embark on a daring quest for treasure. Released in 2023, the film brings the adventurous world of the popular manga to life, capturing Luffy’s relentless pursuit of the legendary One Piece treasure.


