Netflix’sOne Piecefanned the flames of audience expectations with the latest live-action season 3 promotional trailer. Talk has once again turned to future casting now thatRobin, Vivi, and Smoker have been officially revealed, with the newest rumor circulating about who will be portraying the illustrious Portgas D. Ace in the upcoming seasons.
Fans have set their sights on a few actors already, with none more popular than Xolo Maridueña, best known for his roles as Miguel Diaz in the Netflix martial arts series,Cobra Kai,and Jaime Reyes in DC Comics’sBlue Beetle. Rumors about his involvement circulated a year back and continue to be at the forefront of everyone’s fancasting theories.
Rumors Point to Xolo Maridueña as a Possible Casting Choice for One Piece’s Season 3 Portgas D. Ace
In aninterview conducted with Echale Podcast, host Jose Quintero would ask Xolo Maridueña about his possible involvement with theOne Pieceproduction, given his close ties to one of the cast members, Iñaki Godoy, who plays Monkey D. Luffy. Xolo would enthusiastically respond that he’ll be watching the second season along with fans and praises Iñaki’s efforts as Luffy.
“I’m looking for ways to work with Iñaki, both in and out of One Piece.”
- Xolo Maridueña
Xolo’s clever response to Jose’s question about whether he’d be seen working onOne Piecedoesn’t confirm or deny his involvement with the popular Netflix series.But it has fueled fans once again to postulate the idea that if he were to be involved, it would have to be as Luffy’s brother, Portgas D. Ace.
Similar to Ace and Luffy, Xolo and Iñaki are roughly the same age and share a similar enough appearance to look related, even though fans will know why this detail is not that important. Having headed out to sea three years before Luffy, while Ace looks older in the anime, that doesn’t need to be the case with the live-action.
Xolo Maridueña Would Make a Great Ace for Netflix’s One Piece Season 3
Having already been considered as apossible candidate for Ace, Xolo Maridueñacarries the essence of what would make a great Fire Fist Ace. His performances inCobra KaiandBlue Beetlehave allowed him to display a wide range of characteristics that are going to be essential as Luffy’s older brother.
As Jaime, he’s proven to have the maturity yet levity needed to play a superhero who was unexpectedly drawn into a deeper conspiracy surrounding alien technology. And fans of theCobra Kaiseries know that Miguel is put through the wringer in the series, allowing for Xolo to express the character’s vulnerability and strength throughout the seasons.
Some talk among crowds says Ace’s character needs to be buff, as seen in the anime, butXolo Maridueña is no stranger to trainingfor a part, having trained rigorously for his parts onCobra Kai. While this is all speculation, it’ll be exciting to see Xolo’s next role, whether it lands him inOne Pieceor another series.
One Piece
Cast
One Piece follows young pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his diverse crew as they embark on a daring quest for treasure. Released in 2023, the film brings the adventurous world of the popular manga to life, capturing Luffy’s relentless pursuit of the legendary One Piece treasure.
