One Piece live-action season 1 was a blockbuster and got fans craving more. Season 2 has been announced with no information on the release date. However, one of the most fan-favorite characters is about to debut, and fans are going wild and have asked Jamie Lee Curtis to take the role. In an Instagram post, she hinted that she might be coming on board soon.
James Lee Curtis has been making the rounds in the One Piece community as fans desperately want her to take on the role of Dr. Kureha. In an Instagram post, show creator Matt Owens hinted that once the strike ends, they will try their best to get James Lee Curtis on the board in One Piece Live Action.
Is Jamie Lee Curtis playing the role of Dr. Kureha in the Second Season of One Piece?
Jamie Lee Curtis is the front choice for the character of Dr. Kureha in One Piece live-action. Dr. Kureha is an older Drum Island doctor and also the person who taught Chopper.
She has been a One Piece fan for a long time and would be glad to join the show. In an Instagram post, she clearly stated that she would try to speak to the Netflix executives about the role once the writer strike is over.
She wrote in the caption of her Instagram post, “Once the strike against the greed of the AMTPT is settled with a fair contract, I will lobby along with the growing fan frenzy to become Doctor Kureha in [One Piece].” To this, a popular Showrunner commented under the post, “Mommy dearest, that’s why we sent you that figure! No need to lobby. Once we get what we deserve and get back to work, let’s talk!”
Fans eagerly await confirmation, as they cannot wait to see Jamie Lee Curtis as Dr. Kureha in the upcoming seasons of One Piece live-action.
Why is Jamie Lee Curtis so excited to join the One Piece Live action?
Anime has become mainstream and has millions of people watching it daily. A franchise like One Piece is one of the biggest in the world, and nobody would miss a chance to join this fantastic show.
It was surprising when Jamie Lee Curtis opened up about her love for the One Piece series and said that her favorite character in the show is none other than Chopper.
Chopper has yet to be seen in One Piece live-action, and fans might see him in upcoming seasons. In an interview at the 94th Academy Awards, the veteran actress stated that she would love to play the role of Dr. Kureha.
Source: Comicbook
