One Piece Cast Reveals Their Dream Picks for Future Straw Hats (And They’re Perfect)

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Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece has been a huge success, demonstrating that live-action remakes can work well with careful planning and execution. The series has continued to grow in popularity, and Season 2 is even more impressive, attracting well-known actors like David Dastmalchian (as Mr. 3) and Joe Manganiello (as Crocodile). This success could lead to even more Hollywood stars joining the cast in the future, and the current cast members have even shared their dream picks for potential additions. It’s an exciting prospect for fans of the show.

I’ve been following the casting for the live-action Straw Hat crew, and it’s exciting to see it come together! Most of the roles have been filled, but there are still two important characters they’re looking to cast. I recently heard Emily Rudd, who plays Nami, and Jacob Gibson, who’s playing Usopp, share who they’d love to see take on those parts. Jacob mentioned he thinks Dave Bautista would be perfect as Jimbei, and Emily totally agreed! She then added that she’d really like to see John Cena play Franky. Apparently, there’s one other actor the whole cast is hoping they can find a role for too.

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Jacob believes Dave Bautista would be perfect as Jimbei because of his impressive size, even playfully suggesting he’d make a great hugger. Emily’s pick of John Cena for Franky sparked a big reaction from fans, and Jacob joked about Cena’s well-known invisibility. While these casting ideas came up casually, there’s a good reason to consider these former WWE stars: they naturally possess the unique personalities Emily and Jacob were looking for. Bautista, especially, has shown his ability to play a memorable, non-human character as Drax in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Fans have noticed a resemblance between the planned prosthetics for Drax and Jimbei, and Dave Bautista already embodies Jimbei’s key characteristics – strength, size, and a kind heart. John Cena, known for his range, seems like a perfect fit for Franky due to his natural comedic timing. Many believe this casting would be a huge success. Emily Rudd has also revealed that Iñaki Godoy and Jacob Gibson are keen to include Danny DeVito in the series, hoping to find a suitable role for him. As the live-action One Piece gains momentum, these fan-cast choices seem increasingly likely, particularly because the actors appear so well-suited to their respective Straw Hat characters.

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2026-04-23 19:17