Joe Manganiello’s First Look As Crocodile In Netflix’s One Piece Unveiled In This Epic Fan Art

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Joe Manganiello's First Look As Crocodile In Netflix's One Piece Unveiled In This Epic Fan Art

Key Takeaways

  • Joe Manganiello joins the cast of One Piece Season 2 as Sir Crocodile, receiving fan approval.
  • Fan artwork of Manganiello as Crocodile is impressive and may hint at his official look in the show.
  • Manganiello’s previous villain roles suggest he will excel as Crocodile in acting in One Piece Season 2.

As a hardcore One Piece fan who’s been sailing the Grand Line for decades, I can confidently say that Joe Manganiello’s casting as Sir Crocodile is nothing short of brilliant! His previous roles have shown he’s got the chops to bring the Warlord of the Sea to life.

Netflix’s One Piece roster expands, and Joe Manganiello is one of the newcomers to keep an eye on in Season 2. A fan posted a glimpse of what Manganiello might look like as Crocodile after being signed for the part, and he seemed spot-on as the Sea King.

The live-action version of “One Piece,” produced by Netflix, was a massive hit and has been granted another season. Filming for “One Piece” Season 2 is currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa. New cast members joining the series include Callum Kerr as Smoker, Julia Rehwald as Tashigi, Rob Colletti as Wapol, Ty Keogh as Dalton, and Manganiello as Sir Crocodile. A fan recently posted an artwork of Manganiello in his “One Piece” character, and it was simply breathtaking.

Artist K164 posted an amazingly edited image of Manganiello in character as Mr. O on X, previously known as Twitter, and it was impressive. The actor perfectly embodied the Baroque Works leader in his sharp suit with a green fur shawl cascading over his shoulder while clutching his signature cigar. His sleek black hair, striking stitches across his face above the nose, gold hook in his left hand, and intense expression made Manganiello seem like the embodiment of Mr. O or Crocodile. “That’s literally Crocodile. That’s incredible,” one user commented on the image. Some fans were so taken by the fan art that they thought it was Manganiello’s official look for this character.

Manganiello announced his role in One Piece on Instagram by posting a picture comparing himself to an animated Crocodile character from the show. He wrote, “ONE PIECE IS OFFICIAL… I’m joining Netflix’s ONE PIECE cast as Mr. 0, aka: Sir Crocodile!! Let’s go!!!” Fans responded positively, calling it a great choice for the role.

As I gazed upon the fan art, it felt like I was staring straight at Manganiello’s official portrayal of Crocodile. Every detail seemed meticulously planned out – from the scar marring his face, to the golden hook on his left hand, the sleek comb-over, his ever-present cigar, and even the texture of the fur adorning his suit. It all came together perfectly to capture the menacing essence of Mr. O. The hook hand might have been imposing in its size, but everything else was simply outstanding.

Manganiello is great at what he does and plays well as a villain. He portrayed Slade Wilson, aka Deathstroke, in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). He appeared in Justice League (2017) and was set to be the big villain in Ben Affleck’s scrapped Batman movie. His performance received a positive response despite his limited screen time; no wonder he was set to play the “main villain” in a Suicide Squad sequel, which didn’t materialize. Regardless, there was a general consensus that he was great at the role; some even felt that he was underused and his potential was never actualized. Considering Manganiello’s previous performances as a villain, there is no doubt that he will nail Crocodile in One Piece Season 2, not just in the looks department, but more on what he does best — acting. So fans can expect Mr. O aka Crocodile, in his best form in the next season of One Piece. Additionally, another former DC actor joined One Piece Season 2. Sendhil Ramamurthy, who played Bloodwork in the Arrowverse, will portray Nefertari Cobra in the series, one of the lawful good characters in the manga. Ramamurthy and Manganiello might have a scene in the live adaptation because in the manga, Crocodile invaded Cobra’s kingdom and the latter didn’t put up a fight to save his people.

One Piece Season 2 is expected to premiere on Netflix in 2025.

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2024-09-30 22:24