One Piece’s Live-Action Chopper Didn’t Know What She Was Auditioning For

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This year, it was finally disclosed by Netflix who would don the role of Tony Tony Chopper in the upcoming second season of the live-action “One Piece.” Using computer-generated imagery, the Straw Hat Pirates’ doctor is portrayed by Mikaela Hoover, a name familiar to many moviegoers due to her recent stint in James Gunn’s “Superman” film. In a recent chat, Hoover shared that she landed this role unaware that she was auditioning for a voyage across the Grand Line.

In a conversation with Collider, I shared my experience of being part of the original series, Beef, before unexpectedly trying out for the role of Luffy’s favorite M.D. in One Piece. At that time, I was engrossed in filming for Netflix’s ‘Beef’, and my primary focus was on it. My agent, Stephanie, graciously offered me an audition, but I declined, stating my need to concentrate on ‘Beef’. It’s fascinating to look back now, but they didn’t provide a breakdown of the role at that time. They don’t typically disclose details like, “This is for One Piece and Chopper”, so I had no clue about what the audition was for, and I simply wanted to stay committed to ‘Beef’.

Chopper x Hoover: A Match Made in Heaven

Stephanie expressed her feelings about being connected to Tony Tony Chopper before the live-action second season begins, saying, “They asked for you specifically for your voice,” she told me. I replied, “Okay, I’ll give it a look.” The character description didn’t include details like where the character was or what it was for. However, when I read the lines for him, I felt a strong connection. I enjoyed auditioning for the role so much because it reminded me of why I started acting in the first place and chose this career path. In other words, I had a blast while auditioning for him.

Excitedly sharing insights on the contrast between fan expectations for anime voice-overs, particularly in “One Piece” season 2, I explained how people anticipate a likeness to the original version. Yet, during auditions and recordings, I infused my own interpretation of Chopper’s character, blending aspects of my personality with his initial portrayal and personal experiences. Essentially, I made Chopper my own!

Via Collider

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2025-07-12 17:11