Xolo Maridueña of ‘Cobra Kai’ Joins Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Season 3
Xolo Maridueña, known for his role in Netflix’s “Cobra Kai,” is set to join the cast of “One Piece” Season 3. He will portray the character Portgas D. Ace in the popular series. Production for the new season is scheduled to begin later this year in Cape Town, South Africa.
Xolo Maridueña Joins Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Season 3
“One Piece” is based on the iconic manga series by Eiichiro Oda, which has become the highest-selling manga in Japan’s history. The live-action adaptation follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy as he searches for the legendary treasure known as the One Piece, aiming to become the King of the Pirates.
Success of the First Season
- The first season of “One Piece” premiered in 2023.
- It spent eight weeks in Netflix’s Global Top 10.
- The series reached the number one spot in over 75 countries.
- It was the first English-language series on Netflix to debut at number one in Japan.
Upcoming Projects
In addition to “One Piece,” Maridueña starred in DC’s “Blue Beetle,” released in 2023. James Gunn, co-chair of DC Studios, sees potential for Maridueña’s character in future projects. However, no detailed plans for his return have been made public yet.
Fans can look forward to more adventures in the world of “One Piece” with the upcoming season, titled “One Piece: Into the Grand Line,” which is set to premiere on March 10, 2026.
