Netflix has officially announced that Xolo Maridueña will portray Portgas D. Ace in the upcoming third season of One Piece. This news follows speculation surrounding the casting of the beloved character from the series.
Xolo Maridueña Joins One Piece Cast
Alongside Maridueña, Cole Escola has been cast as Bon Clay. Production for Season 3 is set to commence later this year in Cape Town, South Africa.
About Portgas D. Ace
- Character Background: Portgas D. Ace is the adopted brother of Monkey D. Luffy and the son of the renowned Pirate King, Gol D. Roger.
- Affiliations: Ace was a member of the Whitebeard Pirates and previously served as the captain of the Spade Pirates.
- Significant Events: Ace lost his life during the Battle of Marineford, sacrificing himself to save Luffy.
Continuing the One Piece Legacy
The live-action adaptation of One Piece follows Monkey D. Luffy and his companions on their quest to locate the legendary treasure known as the One Piece, with the ultimate goal of claiming the title of King of the Pirates.
Current Main Cast
- Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy
- Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro
- Emily Rudd as Nami
- Jacob Romero as Usopp
- Taz Skylar as Sanji
Production and Future Plans
Netflix’s One Piece received an early renewal for Season 3 in August 2023, ahead of the long-anticipated launch of Season 2, titled One Piece: Into the Grand Line, which is scheduled for release on March 10, 2026.
Behind the Scenes
Ian Stokes and Joe Tracz are onboard as co-showrunners, writers, and executive producers for the new season. Additionally, prominent figures such as Oda, Marty Adelstein, and Becky Clements of Tomorrow Studios will serve as executive producers, alongside Tetsu Fujimura, Chris Symes, Christoph Schrewe, and Steven Maeda.
Xolo Maridueña’s Career Highlights
Xolo Maridueña gained recognition as the first Latino superhero in a live-action DC film, leading the cast of Blue Beetle. He also starred in all six seasons of Netflix’s popular series, Cobra Kai. Maridueña is set to appear next in the indie romance, Dog Years, marking a new venture in his acting career.
Maridueña is represented by UTA, Valor Entertainment Group, and attorney John Meigs.
