Only a few days remain until Netflix’s live-action series One Piece officially begins streaming. Previously, interviews with the cast and some intriguing content surrounding the show have been shared with the public. Now, important insights from the live-action One Piece production team and creator Eiichiro Oda have been revealed.
The production of the live-action adaptation of One Piece began in 2017, but it faced delays due to the pandemic. The film is proud to feature many well-known Hollywood personalities.
The studio behind this adaptation is Tomorrow Studios. The main character in the production process of the live-action series, Steven Maeda, previously worked on popular shows like “CSI: Miami” and “Lost.” Another significant name associated with the series is Matt Owens, known for his work on projects like “Luke Cage” and “Agents of SHIELD.”
The entire production team is committed to ensuring the success of the project. Over the six years of producing this live-action adaptation, they have met with Oda multiple times to discuss the film.
Recently, Netflix outlined some key points from discussions between the two parties. The Netflix team stated to Oda:
- 1:1 adaptations are not feasible.
- The changes made in adaptation do not need to be mere copies; they should be interpretations.
- We are not trying to betray the original.
- We want to create a new narrative for the live-action adaptation.
- We have two goals: to not alienate existing fans and to attract new audiences who have yet to discover One Piece.
Over the years, Oda has shared several thoughts with Netflix regarding the adaptation:
- We need to consider the worst-case scenarios.
- I can’t say that everything will be good when it may not be.
- This is good, but we can still do better.
- Fans trust me, so I can’t let them down.
- We have truly found Luffy beyond our expectations.
- I am impressed.
- I feel emotional about the love for One Piece that has spread across the globe.
It is clear that both sides have invested significantly in this project, and Oda has declared that he sees this as the ultimate opportunity to bring One Piece to a global audience. While the One Piece anime and manga are already well-known, the live-action series aims to introduce this beloved franchise to an entirely new generation. If the adaptation succeeds, it could attract many new fans to the vibrant world of One Piece.
