Netflix One Piece Missing Scenes Could Return, Live-Action Star Says

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Season 3 of One Piece is confirmed and already in production, filming in Cape Town, South Africa shortly after the release of season 2. However, some storylines from season 2 didn’t make it into the final cut.

Following the first season’s introduction of the Straw Hat crew and their journey into the Grand Line, the second season of Netflix’s live-action One Piece greatly expands the show’s world. It incorporates key storylines and characters from the beginning of Eiichiro Oda’s original manga, specifically covering the events in Loguetown and on Drum Island. The show’s creators faced the challenge of adapting a lot of material, carefully deciding how much of Oda’s extensive story to include in each season.

Rob Collettii, who plays Wapol in One Piece season 2, recently spoke with Liam Crowley from ScreenRant about how the show tackles adapting the source material and what exciting opportunities this creates for the series going forward.

Rob Colletti believes the show’s creators are carefully balancing many elements, and adding more could make the story confusing. He praises the writers for their focus and suggests that just because certain story threads haven’t been explored yet doesn’t mean they won’t be. He considers the source material—Eiichiro Oda’s work—to be incredibly rich and believes it’s allowing for a fresh, expansive approach to television storytelling.

Colletti explained that even though viewers might expect certain events not to happen based on how other shows have unfolded, One Piece isn’t bound by those same limitations and has more creative freedom.

Rob Colletti believes One Piece is truly one of a kind. He thinks the series is so well-built and original that it could easily take unexpected turns in the future. He’s incredibly impressed with the unique way the story has been written and developed so far, saying he’s never seen anything quite like it.

Colletti isn’t sure what his role will be in the future, but he’s eager to come back for a third season if the show’s creators want him.

Rob Colletti said he’d happily return to the job if offered, calling it the best he’s ever had. He praised the kindness of his colleagues and the lasting friendships he’s made, and described Netflix and Tomorrow Studios as fantastic employers. While he’s unsure what the future holds, he’s open to continuing to work with them and hopes there will be more opportunities.

Everything Else Colletti Said About Playing Wapol

ScreenRant: What was the audition process like? When did you find out you were getting cast?

The audition process for the role was really unusual. I hadn’t even heard of One Piece beforehand! Everything was disguised with a fake title and character name, and the scenes I received weren’t the actual ones from the show. Since there wasn’t a full script or any source material, I had to interpret the limited scenes and fill in the gaps as best I could. It was a lot of figuring things out on my own. I sensed some humor in the writing, but the character I was playing was also capable of terrible things, so I focused on bringing out that darker side. I took a risk with my interpretation, and it landed me a callback. Through a few rounds of auditions and notes from the producers, I refined my performance, and eventually, I got the part.

ScreenRant asked, “Could you describe what it was like working with the ‘munch-munch fruit’ concept during those days and weeks?”

Rob Colletti described his first day of filming as the intense confrontation scene with Dalton in the woods, after his character had already eaten the Munch Munch Fruit. Before filming, the production team thoroughly explained how the fruit affected Wapol, both before and after consumption, and established his backstory. They showed that about ten years prior, Wapol had a history with the World Government and was positioned as an enemy of Cobra. However, Colletti said one of the most enjoyable experiences was filming the scene where Wapol eats the fruit in Crocodile’s office, with Lera playing Miss All Sunday.

Everything you see on set is real – no computer-generated imagery. It’s all physically built, which is incredible. Looking out the window and feeling like you’re underwater is just one example of how immersive it is. The show is huge in scale and meticulously detailed. Even small things, like the black alligator wallpaper and gold furniture trim, are thoughtfully designed – down to the tiny decorations on the chair legs. Walking onto the set, the lighting and overall atmosphere immediately create a strong sense of place. Despite all of this, my character still needed to project an air of arrogance and entitlement. And of course, there’s the massive, elaborate spread of food, suggesting a character who indulges in whatever he wants.

Watching him react to the Munch-Munch Fruit was a turning point for me. This guy has literally always had everything he’s ever wanted, except for his father’s approval, and it’s made him lash out constantly, always trying to prove himself. Honestly, I think it revealed how insecure he really is. The fruit was something he’d never experienced before, a true novelty. The team created these amazing, realistic fruits, and we filmed so many takes – it was a delicious mess! I really focused on playing the surprise, the wonder, the shock, and that dawning realization: ‘Wow, the power I’ve been pretending to have is actually mine now. I’ve been given this incredible gift.’

That’s why, unlike most people who simply eat a Devil Fruit, he devours it aggressively – almost violently, like he’s attacking an enemy. We wanted to emphasize how much he desired this power, something he’d been missing, and show how it ultimately transforms him into the formidable threat he becomes in the story.

ScreenRant asked about the actor’s sense of responsibility to the role and what aspects of the character they prioritized bringing to life on screen.

I didn’t feel much pressure during the audition process because the creator, Oda, was heavily involved in choosing everyone. He made it clear he liked what I brought to my audition, and I was given a lot of creative freedom. However, I took that freedom very seriously, quickly realizing how much fans loved the original manga. I immediately read everything related to my character’s storyline to prepare for filming, and I made sure my performance aligned with Oda’s vision. It was crucial to me to respect the source material, both for Oda and the fans – it would have been easy to try and impose my own ideas, but I wanted to stay true to the story.

I quickly understood the weight of adapting such a well-known story, so I had a lot of help. The actors were incredibly welcoming, and the production team was deeply involved in every step of the translation process, from the original text to the final scripts. They even started me on stunt training months in advance and collaborated closely with me on the costume design, ensuring the script could be brought to life through the character’s appearance and prosthetics. Because of this careful guidance, I didn’t feel much pressure. Tomorrow Studios and Netflix were brilliant in how they managed everything.

I’m just one of many characters in a huge cast, and the show is incredibly detailed. I think that’s a big reason why people are enjoying this version – they really thought through everything. They were also great about letting me contribute ideas during filming, and we often made changes on the spot to make sure it aligned with what the original creator, Oda, wanted. He’s very involved in every aspect of the show, and that attention to detail really shows. But he also gave us a lot of freedom to be creative, and I did my best to bring my all to the role, showing up ready to work each day. I hope that effort comes across on screen.

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2026-03-13 02:21