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Tom Hardy has once again entered television after his famous role as Alfie Solomons in Peaky Blinders. He is currently playing London fixer Harry Da Souza in the crime drama, MobLand. The series also stars Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren in the leading roles, with The Day of the Jackal fame Ronan Bennett serving as the creator and co-writer.

For Hardy, the project came at a time when he was just out of his third film in the Venom universe. There was a whole lot of uncertainty after he wrapped up the trilogy in the superhero genre. MobLand was his answer to this uncertainty, which had a similar vein to that of the Venom films.

Tom Hardy chose MobLand to push forward his post-Venom career Tom Hardy as Harry Da Souza in MobLand | Credits: Paramount+

Tom Hardy was exceptional as the anti-hero in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. While his Venom...

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Focus Features ha publicado el primer tráiler de la película Honey Don’t!, una comedia negra dirigida en solitario por Ethan Coen (Dos chicas a la fuga) y escrita junto a su mujer, Tricia Cooke.

En Honey Don’t!, una investigadora privada de un pequeño pueblo que investiga una serie de extrañas muertes relacionadas con una misteriosa iglesia.

La película está protagonizada por Margaret Qualley (La sustancia), Aubrey Plaza (Megalópolis) y Chris Evans (Red One). Completan el reparto Charlie Day, Billy Eichner, Lera Abova, Jacnier, Gabby Beans, Talia Ryder, Kristen Connolly, Lena Hall, Don Swayze, Josh Pafchek, Kale Browne, Alexander Carstoiu y Christian Antidormi.

El filme tendrá su estreno mundial dentro de la sección Midnight del Festival de Cannes 2025.

Honey Don’t! se estrena en cines de Estados Unidos el 22 de agosto. En España, la película llegará próximamente de la mano de Universal Pictures, aunque la fecha...

Bilingual thriller Exterritorial climbs to #1 in a day!(Photo Credit –Netflix)

Netflix might still be the home of spooky teens and supernatural towns, but its spotlight has been drifting steadily eastward and further out into the world. In 2025, its appetite for international content is stronger than ever, especially when it comes to K-dramas. That’s hardly surprising given its past wins with titles like When Life Gives You Tangerines and Revelations.

Now, with Squid Game gearing up for its third season later this year, the Korean wave on Netflix isn’t losing momentum any time soon. But Korea isn’t the only passport stamp in Netflix’s growing collection. Its catalog of non-English-language films is thriving as well. Take Under Paris, for example. That French shark thriller became the second most-watched non-English language movie in Netflix’s history, racking up over 102 million views.

Just ahead of it is Troll from Norway,...

Lera Abova made quite a buzz when her role in the One Piece live-action was announced. The news spotlighted her previous roles in various films and showcased her diversity as an actor. From Anna to Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin, she has dabbled in various genres of movies.

Other than that, Abova has modelled for Gucci, Ysl, Dior, Chanel, and Prada. She is a multitalented artist. When it comes to acting, though, it seems she has luck on her side. Her recent thriller movie Extraterritorial has topped the charts, but hold up! It dethroned a movie starring a top-shelf actor.

Tom Hardy’s Havoc was surpassed by the thriller movie, and it is an impressive feat. The trailer seemed so promising, and so did Abova’s acting, which makes one thing certain. Her role in the upcoming One Piece live-action is highly favorable for the franchise, and here’s why.

Exterritorial is a 2025 German action thriller directed by Christian Zübert, now streaming on Netflix. The film follows Sara Wulf, a former Special Forces soldier, as she searches for her missing son within the confines of the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt, uncovering a dark conspiracy along the way. The movie has garnered attention for its intense action sequences and gripping storyline. In the following article, we take a look at the cast of Exterritorial.

Exterritorial Main Cast & Characters: Jeanne Goursaud as Sara Wulf

Jeanne Goursaud portrays Sara Wulf, a former German Special Forces operative grappling with Ptsd. When her son disappears during a visa appointment at the U.S. Consulate, Sara’s relentless search leads her into a web of deceit and danger. Goursaud is known for her role in Barbarians.

Dougray Scott as Erik Kynch

Dougray Scott plays Erik Kynch, the Regional Security Officer at the consulate. Kynch harbors...

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Exterritorial is a German action thriller film written and directed by Christian Zübert. The 2025 film follows Sara Wulf, a former Special Forces soldier visiting the US consulate with her son. When Sara’s son suddenly vanishes, she illegally stays on the premises to find her son, and she finds herself embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy. Exterritorial stars Jeanne Goursaud, Dougray Scott, Lera Abova, Kayode Akinyemi, and Lara Babalola. So, if you loved the brutal action, thrilling drama, and compelling characters in Exterritorial, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Extraction is an action thriller film directed by Sam Hargrave from a screenplay by Joe Russo. Based on the graphic novel Ciudad by Ande Parks, Joe Russo, and Anthony Russo, the 2020 film follows Tyler Rake, an Australian mercenary who is hired to...

Focus Features has released the official trailer for Honey Don’t!, which will open in theaters nationwide on Friday, August 22, 2025.

The film, which has not yet been rated by the Motion Picture Association (MPA), will have its World Premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

Focus Features describes Honey Don’t as a dark comedy about Honey O’Donahue (Margaret Qualley), a small-town private investigator who delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church.

Directed by Ethan Coen from a script by Coen and his wife and frequent collaborator Tricia Cooke (Drive-Away Dolls), the film stars Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, Billy Eichner, and Chris Evans.

The cast of the Working Title production also includes Lera Abova, Jacnier, Gabby Beans, Talia Ryder, Kristen Connolly, Lena Hall, Don Swayze, Josh Pafchek, Kale Brown, Alexander Carstoiu, and Christin Antidormi.

Produced by Ethan Coen, Tricia Cooke, Robert Graf, Tim Bevan,...

Once in a while, a non-English language comes to Netflix that blows the viewers’ minds, and fans have found the movie of the season. German language movie Exterritorial has dethroned Tom Hardy’s action-packed feature Havoc in its second week. Exterritorial is an action feature, starring Jeanne Goursaud as a mother and former soldier whose son vanished inside a US consulate, and she does everything to find him. The movie has been at the top spot in 74 countries. In contrast, Hardy’s Havoc, another long-awaited action flick, enjoyed the top spot for a week and is now on #2.

The film, directed and written by Christian Zübert, follows a former Special Forces soldier, Sara (Goursaud), who is turning a new leaf as she heads to the US Consulate General in Frankfurt to obtain a work visa. She and her son, Josh (Rickson Guy da Silva), are planning a move to America...

"I help people, Ms. O’Donahue. I see a need, and I fill it." "You see a need and you exploit it." Ha! Focus Features has revealed their official trailer for Honey Don't!, a surprise crime comedy made by Ethan Coen (half of the Coen Brothers) arriving to watch at the end of summer. This is premiering at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in their Midnight section - starting next week. Then it opens in US theaters later in August this summer. Honey Don't! is a dark comedy about Honey O’Donahue, a small-town private investigator, who delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church. Set in Bakersfield, California, the film focuses on a private investigator (Qualley), a cult leader (Evans), and a "mystery woman" (Plaza). That's all they've revealed about it! Starring Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, and Chris Evans. Along with Talia Ryder, Billy Eichner,...

Margaret Qualley is back on the road with Ethan Coen after “Drive–Away Dolls.” The actress leads cowriters Coen and co-writer Tricia Cooke’s latest dark comedy “Honey Don’t!” as the titular Honey, who is investigating a local cult.

Chris Evans stars as the religious leader at the center of Qualley’s investigation, while Aubrey Plaza plays a key “mystery woman.” Charlie Day, Billy Eichner, and Talia Ryder co-star. The ensemble also includes Lera Abova, Jacnier, Gabby Beans, Kristin Connolly, Lena Hall, Don Swayze, Josh Pafchek, Kale Brown, Alexander Carstoiu, and Christin Antidormi.

The official “Honey Don’t!” synopsis reads: “Honey O’Donahue is a small-town private investigator who delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church.”

“Honey Don’t!” is set in Bakersfield, California, though it was shot in New Mexico. The feature is produced by Coen, Cooke, Robert Graf, Tim Bevan, and Eric Fellner, and will debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

Netflix continues to release original movies and TV shows at a regular cadence. The streamer recently released titles like The Electric State (2025) and The Life List (2025), with Havoc starring Tom Hardy marking one of Netflix's most recent films. Havoc reviews weren't glowing from critics or audiences, but the gritty action movie has been a big viewership hit, topping the charts upon its release on April 25.

Though Havoc and many of the streamer's other big titles are presented in English, Netflix is a platform with a global reach, meaning non-English titles continue to be an important part of the service's offerings. Recently, Netflix released non-English titles like iHostage (2025), Demon City (2025), Counterattack (2025), Bullet Train Explosion (2025), and The Eternaut (2025–). Now, another recent non-English title has broken through.

Exterritorial Has Become A Major Global Hit For Netflix The Bilingual Thriller Just Beat Havoc

Exterritorial has just become a major Netflix global hit, beating some major titles.

Netflix might have gained popularity as a studio with popular series like Stranger Things, Wednesday, and Bridgerton, but the streamer has also focused on giving a platform to foreign titles. After Squid Game's undeniable success, Netflix further branched out with many new foreign films and TV shows that were extremely popular online.

Netflix non-English language movies have received millions of views in the past year, with Under Paris reaching the top of the charts, and being joined in the Top 10 list by this year's French action movie Ad Vitam and Mexican military film Counterattack. It also found success with titles like Revelations, the Swedish limited series The Glass Dome and the Dutch thriller iHostage. Now, the bilingual German-English action thriller Exterritorial beat Tom Hardy's Havoc to the top of the charts after just one day on the platform, per FlixPatrol.

Exterritorial premiered on Netflix on Apr. 30, just five days after Havoc.

Netflix continues to deliver exactly what many action movie fans are looking for with its latest foray into the genre, which is streaming on the platform now. Taking its cues from the beloved Liam Neeson-led action thriller Taken, but with more twists and turns, Exterritorial follows a former soldier with a violent past who finds herself taking on the system when her son mysteriously goes missing. The reviews for Exterritorial have now started to emerge, and it certainly sounds like the streamer has another action movie hit on their hands...

Written and directed by Christian Zübert, Exterritorial stars Jeanne Goursaud (Barbarians) as Netflix's new action hero Sara Wulf, a former soldier and single mother, alongside Dougray Scott (Mission: Impossible II) in his first German-speaking role as chief of security Erik Kynch. The rest of the cast includes Lera Abova (Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin), Kayode Akinyemi (Vikings: Valhalla), Annabelle Mandeng...

Netflix debuted a twisty new thriller yesterday and it’s already claimed the top spot on the platform. The film in question is Exterritorial, which actually sounds a little like a German-language reimagining of the 2005 film Flightplan. I haven’t checked out Exterritorial yet, but I couldn’t help noticing that both pictures feature a similar skeletal outline. Each sees a frenzied mother looking for a lost child whose existence no one seems to have any recollection of. Flightplan was a smash hit at the box office in 2005, and Exterritorial is following suit by tearing up the Netflix charts immediately after premiering on the platform.

Similarities to the Jodie Foster thriller Flightplan aside, Netflix subscribers are responding to Exterritorial with ample enthusiasm. Some viewers have even taken to social media to share their reactions, the majority of which skew quite positive. You can scope a sampling of responses from viewers directly below.

Sara’s world collapses under the vaulted ceilings of a German-built U.S. consulate, where her son vanishes as if erased by sovereign decree. In this claustrophobic thriller, every corridor becomes a battleground between maternal instinct and institutional power—a tension born from the collision of German filmmaking’s gritty realism and Hollywood’s sleek, high-stakes spectacle.

An ex-Special Forces soldier haunted by an Afghanistan mission, Sara (Jeanne Goursaud) arrives with six-year-old Josh to secure a work visa—only to discover that within these walls, American law reigns and her own memories can be weaponized against her. Under Christian Zübert’s dual role as writer and director, Exterritorial fuses handheld-camera immediacy with meticulously staged fight choreography, while the setting itself—steel-edged hallways, bilingual signage, security checkpoints—underscores the uneasy idea of “exterritorial” ground.

Co-stars Dougray Scott, Lera Abova, and newcomer Rickson Guy da Silva populate this tense microcosm with loyalty,...

I’m not sure about you, but the reason I don’t generally enjoy action movies is that the character motivations happen to be the same in almost every single one, that there is no way something that simple could go so wrong, and that there’s only so much you can enjoy watching people beat each other up. Yet when the action is accompanied by a motivating factor that drives you as an audience to vibe with the thumping sound of drums and get you to root for a side to emerge victorious, then it becomes good cinema. When it comes to women in action cinema, it is rare to see a motivation that doesn’t draw from family identity or revenge for Sa. Exterritorial focuses on the first of those two categories. In this movie, Sara, an ex-Bundeswehr soldier, finds herself tearing apart the US consulate in...

A distraught mother suspecting her son has been kidnapped forms the central plot of this entertaining new Netflix thriller. Exterritorial stars Jeanne Goursaud (Barbarians) as a former elite soldier caught in a jurisdictional nightmare. Written and directed by German filmmaker Christian Zübert, Exterritorial plunges viewers into the environment of a U.S. consulate on foreign soil, where a mother’s search for her missing son becomes a fight for survival against unseen forces.

The Plot

Sara Wulf (Goursaud), a former Special Forces soldier seeking to leave behind painful memories of her deployment in Afghanistan, tries to build a new life in the United States for herself and her young son, Joshua. Her journey begins with a necessary stop: an appointment at the U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt to obtain a work visa. But within the consulate walls, the unthinkable happens: Joshua vanishes without a trace. Sara’s terror mounts...

The Final Saga of One Piece is ramping up to be exciting, as all the elements are coming together to deliver an epic finale. The Straw Hats are finding themselves in trouble, and were even captured by Gunko, until Sommers let them go. There are many enemies that are far more terrifying and have yet to show their battle prowess.

This includes the immortal God’s Knights, who are seriously tough opponents, even for the current Straw Hats. The God’s Knights are the elite guard of the Holy Land Mary Geoise, with authority to oversee the World Nobles.

Not to mention, there have been figures like Garling among the roster of the God’s Knight, and with their connection to Imu, the God’s Knights seem to have obtained a ridiculous ability to regenerate themselves, making them almost invincible in battle.

Law could turn the tide against the God...

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for One Piece Episode 1127.

One Piece episode 1127 saw the continuation of Luffy vs. Kizaru, and I can honestly say that their battle has exceeded expectations. The series’ return from the six-month hiatus has been an incredible one considering the episodes that have been produced by Toei, but episode 1127 takes it to a new level.

The highlight of the episode was certainly the bout between the One Piece protagonist and the Navy Admiral. But I won’t shy away from pointing out that other moments also held up perfectly, and it’s all thanks to Toei’s dedication towards the animation.

From Zoro vs. Lucci to Bonney dominating against the Marine Soldiers, it is safe to say that One Piece episode 1127 was battle-centric, and Toei gave fans everything they had hoped for. Plus, it perfectly sets up the stage for the appearance of Saint Jaygarcia Saturn,...

One Piece is one of the most unexpected Shonen franchises, where shocking twists can happen the moment you least expect them. In the recent battle of Luffy facing off against Kizaru and the Goroseis at Egghead Island, a similar situation is unfolding.

The fight is definitely heating up, but from the manga, we already know that Kizaru will betray the Admirals and help Luffy out. Even though this was just a speculation, recently, Eiichiro Oda, the author of One Piece, quietly confirmed this in an Sbs Q and A.

Luffy will not need the help of Sanji in this case, as he will get Kizaru as an unexpected ally. His disloyalty has now opened doors to new possibilities and what it will mean for the Admiral’s future in One Piece.

Kizaru’s betrayal is confirmed in One Piece

Kizaru has always been very neutral in his conduct and morally...

Ever since the reveal that Lera Abova would be playing the iconic Nico Robin in the One Piece live-action adaptation by Netflix, we’ve all been curious about her. She has big shoes to fill with how beloved the antagonist-turned-Straw Hat is, especially when her moment is considered one of the best moments in the vast series.

The Instagram account for Netflix’s One Piece has been slowly releasing mini-interviews with their new cast, asking about their favorite set and what the show means to them. The latest one featured Lera Abova, a glimpse of her that every fan has been waiting for.

This video proves how much the actress matches Nico Robin’s, but she also learned what we all did while watching One Piece. This is by far one of the best casting choices.

Lera Abova’s one-minute interview proves she was the perfect choice for Nico Robin...

Don’t underestimate her. Netflix continues to fight the good fight for no-nonsense action movie magic, unleashing a new trailer for this month’s Taken-esque action thriller, Exterritorial. Following a former Special Forces soldier who is forced to resurrect her particular set of kills after her son mysteriously disappears inside the U.S. consulate, the action outing promises all the gritty fist fights, glorious gunplay, and political intrigue that any action movie fan could possibly want. You can check out the new trailer for Exterritorial below.

Written and directed by Christian Zübert, Exterritorial stars Jeanne Goursaud (Barbarians) as lead character and new action hero Sara, alongside Dougray Scott (Mission: Impossible II) in his first German-speaking role as chief of security Erik Kynch. The rest of the cast includes Lera Abova (Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin), Kayode Akinyemi (Vikings: Valhalla), Annabelle Mandeng (Unknown), Samuel Tehrani (Runny Dry), Jeremy Schuetze (Jennifer’s Body...

"She's a fighter." "I underestimated you." Netflix has unveiled an official trailer for an action thriller movie called Exterritorial, made by German filmmaker Christian Zübert. Ready for release on Netflix at the end of April - for anyone who wants to take a look. Maybe it'll be entertaining? When a former Special Forces soldier's son vanishes without a trace at the US consulate in Frankfurt, Germany, she illegally remains on the premises to search for him, unknowingly entangling herself in a dangerous conspiracy. She embarks on a nerve-wracking search for her son. The title Exterritorial is a word that means "existing or taking place outside the territorial limits of a jurisdiction." Obviously enough. Exterritorial stars Jeanne Goursaud as Sara, with Dougray Scott, Lera Abova, Kayode Akinyemi, & Annabelle Mandeng. This looks super cheesy and so generic, yet another Netflix streaming action movie that'll be forgotten a week after it debuts. // Continue...

The second season of One Piece has wrapped filming with old and new fans of the franchise alike waiting to see where Monkey D. Luffy's (Iñaki Godoy) journey takes him next. Based on the manga by Eiichiro Oda, the live-action adaptation of One Piece arrived in 2023 and established itself as a massive success for Netflix. Key to the show's success on the streamer was the authenticity of its characters, and none delivered on his role quite like Japanese actor, Mackenyu, who plays Roronoa Zoro. From the iconic green hair to his unique multi-sword fighting style, Mackenyu embodied Zoro perfectly from the very beginning. So, how did that come about?

Zoro is arguably one of the most beloved anime and manga characters there is. So there was understandably some skepticism surrounding the authenticity of his adaptation. However, Netflix's One Piece properly squashed those fears, and Mackenyu has revealed the secret behind this successful portrayal.

There is a lot of anticipation among fans of the popular manga, One Piece, regarding the second season of Netflix's live-action adaption of the story. Filming on Season 2 has already wrapped, so fans can look forward to an announcement regarding a release date sometime soon...we hope. Monkey D. Luffy's (Iñaki Godoy) and his desire to become the King of the Pirates is key to the One Piece storyline, and so is his Devil Fruit power, Gomu Gomu no Mi. Season 2 will have to grapple, not only with the storyline, but the outlandish scenes that accompany the manga. Central to that will be the arrival of the Zoans, the newest type of Devil Fruit users, who are known for their ability to transform into other creatures.

Season 2 has added a number of new faces to the roster, with Ty Keogh being one of them. Keogh is set to play...

Netflix has released a new behind-the-scenes video from the production of One PieceSeason 2 that unveils a fan-favorite character heading to the pirate adventure series. Based on Eiichiro Oda's record-breaking manga, the Netflix adaptation plans to keep a trend established by the first season after the production got upgraded for Season 2, which recently wrapped filming in Cape Town, South Africa.

Ty Keogh, who plays Dalton during the Drum Island arc, answered a few questions about the upcoming season of One Piece. His character, a brave warrior that becomes an ally for the Straw Hats, is a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user that is able to turn into a giant human-esque Bison. Although Arlong was done practically in the first season, some speculated that a towering figure like Dalton's Zoan form would have to be done with CGI, just like how Tony Tony Chopper is expected to be computer-generated. But Netflix is...

One Piece star Taz Skylar has shared what fans can expect from the highly-anticipated second season of Netflix’s hit action fantasy series. In the adaptation, Skyler portrays the role of Sanji, who serves as the Straw Hat crew’s official chef.

In a recent interview with Numero, Skylar continued to hype up the next installment of Netflix’s live-action One Piece series, teasing fans to anticipate more leveled-up action sequences and bigger sets. “I obviously can’t say much, but what I can say is that this season is wild,” he said. “The whole production is really attempting to do something that I don’t think has ever been done on TV before. The scale is immense. The sets are enormous, the action exponentialized, and all of us in the cast are somehow even closer than I think we’ve ever been.”

Netflix’s One Piece hails from creators...

Netflix's live-action adaptation of One Piece has wrapped filming on its second season and fans of the show can begin to look forward to new adventures. The changes that are coming include new locations, including places such as Loguetown, Little Garden, and Drum Island as the Straw Hats journey across the Grand Line. There will also be an inflow of new characters for fans to get acquainted with as well. Top of the list will be Joe Manganiello, who will play Mr. 0, aka the "Desert King" Sir Crocodile, the season's main antagonist. Crocodile will be the main obstacle that stands in the way of Inaki Godoy's Monkey D. Luffy, as he sets out to find the treasure of a lifetime in the One Piece and become King of the Pirates.

Manganiello will play Crocodile, the powerful head of the criminal syndicate Baroque Works, with several competent subordinates at his disposal,...

The One Piece, the elusive treasure that is the object of Monkey D. Luffy's (Iñaki Godoy) desire, is capable of making him the King of the Pirates. The second season of the Netflix live-action adaptation by manga creator, Eiichiro Oda's works might have wrapped filming, but the show hasn't secured a release date yet. This essentially means fans are left with having to guess how the show will play out when it returns. When Season 2 premieres, it will mean the cook of the Going Merry, Vinsmoke Sanji, played by Taz Skylar, will be returning, and he offers an update on what we might expect.

Season 2 of One Piece will cover the Arabasta Saga, and alongside Godoy's Luffy and Skylar's Sanji, the rest of the Straw Hats crew will be returning for what Skylar describes as "wild." The actor reveals in an interview with Numero, that production is...

The journey of Monkey D. Luffy is set to continue with his strife with the World Government intensifying even further when One Piece returns from its hiatus on April 5. The anime's return will see it air the next part of its Egghead Arc. While the anime continues to thrive, the Netflix live-action adaptation also continues to perform, as the audiences eagerly await the premiere of its second season, which has already wrapped filming. The entirety of the One Piece franchise is built on the works of the manga's creator, Eiichiro Oda, and while there is still alot of One Piece to go, Oda has already figured out how it all ends.

Fans of the franchise will already know Oda to be meticulous with how he plans, and with One Piece in its final saga, it is not surprising that the creator has some strategies in place. The sensei himself has...

Netflix's live-action One Pieceadaptation loses its showrunner.

Per Deadline, One Piece developer and showrunner Matt Owens has officially stepped away from the series following the conclusion of production on its second season. Owens explained the decision via a social media post in which he wrote, "The last six years working on the live-action One Piece have been a life-changing journey. A dream come true. It’s also been A Lot. So I'm stepping off the Going Merry to take a break and focus on myself and my mental health."

Based on the long-running manga of the same name by Eiichiro Oda, Netflix's One Piece premiered in 2023 to largely positive reviews from critics and an outpouring of praise from audiences. The series stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, a young pirate who wields the incredible powers imparted upon him by consuming a Devil Fruit in his quest to become...

Another of the main creative forces behind Netflix's One Piece live-action adaptation is jumping off the Going Merry after Season 2 wrapped production. Matt Owens, who originally co-created and served as co-showrunner on the series with Steven Maeda has decided to step back to focus on his mental health. With his decision announced on Instagram, the main creative duo who spearheaded the effort at Netflix to adapt Eiichirô Oda's long-running manga is no longer involved, or, at the very least, is no longer calling the shots. Only Percy Jackson and the Olympians writer and co-executive producer Joe Tracz remains as showrunner for post-production after he took over for Maeda last April.

Owens has arguably been the mastermind behind One Piece, not only shaping the first two seasons but also laying out how the future would look for the show as it continued to adapt more of the manga. He's...

Matt Owens, a co-showrunner of Netflix’s “One Piece,” is stepping down from the live-action series adaptation to focus on his mental health.

“The last six years working on the live-action One Piece have been a life-changing journey. A dream come true. It’s also been A Lot. So I’m stepping off the Going Merry to take a break and focus on myself and my mental health,” Owens wrote on Instagram. “For now I’m gonna take a breath, do some therapy, try and rank up in Marvel Rivals, and come back refreshed for the new adventures that await.”

His departure comes after filming on Season 2 wrapped last month.

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Based on Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga, “One Piece” stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp and Taz Skylar as Sanji.

Netflix continues to fight the good fight for no-nonsense action movie magic, with the streaming giant having now revealed the release date for what could easily be their next action thriller smash hit. Now all set to be unleashed next month, Exterritorial sounds like it could be the next Taken, as a former Special Forces soldier is forced to resurrect her particular set of kills after her son mysteriously goes missing.

According to Netflix, the German action outing, which has been made in conjunction with Constantin Television (Dear Child), is due to be released on the streamer on April 30, 2025. Written and directed by Christian Zübert, Exterritorial promises to be as gripping as Liam Neeson’s action movie magnum opus, and you can check out the official synopsis for Exterritorial below.

“On a visit to the US consulate in Frankfurt, the young son of former Special Forces soldier Sara (Jeanne Goursaud) suddenly disappears without a trace.

Season 2 of the Netflix live-action adaptation of One Piece finished filming on 4 February 2025. No official release date has been announced yet, but we know it will pick up at the Loguetown Arc. The promotional photo on their social media accounts gives us a glimpse of the Straw Hats’ new looks.

The Straw Hats are on the Loguetown’s set in One Piece. [Credit: Netflix]

Plenty of new characters will be introduced in One Piece’s Season 2. For me, I’m most looking forward to Lera Abova’s performance as Nico Robin. However, for the Loguetown Arc, Smoker, Tashigi, and Monkey D. Dragon will be in the limelight.

Smoker and Tashigi will be played by Callum Kerr and Julia Rehwald. Rigo Sanchez is set to play Luffy’s father and the supreme commander of the Revolutionary Army. However, to people who are only watching the live-action series, the perception of him will be very different and confusing.

One Piece star Taz Skyler teased the potential release date window for the highly-anticipated second installment of the hit Netflix series. This comes after the live-action adaptation had just recently wrapped up its Season 2 production last December, after seven months of filming in South Africa.

During a recent interview with The Direct, Skyler was asked about the ongoing online speculations regarding the release date window for One Piece Season 2, after Netflix excluded the show’s from its 2025 slate. "I've heard multiple versions myself, so I'd probably be getting myself into trouble if I did say. But at the same time, I can quite honestly say I don't think it's clear yet, but I could again. I don't know if I'm gonna get into trouble, but I could probably say with most confidence, it's not further than that [2026] window." If the streamer is indeed targeting a 2026 release date for the show’s return,...

Golden Globe winner Katey Sagal teased what to expect from Crocodile’s long-awaited introduction in the next installment of Netflix’s live-action One Pieceseries. In the upcoming season, Sagal will be portraying the fan-favorite role of Dr. Kureha, while Crocodile or Mr. 0 will be played by Joe Manganiello.

During a recent interview with Screen Rant, Sagal hinted at how long Manganiello's Crocodile will appear in One Piece Season 2, revealing that the villain will seemingly have a much bigger role in the show’s potential third season. "He’s on it, too! Except I think they’re setting him up for the third season. I think—I do believe he came in for the second season, sort of towards the end, because I think he’s the big arch-villain in the third season. All the manga people will know—I don’t read the manga," she said. This would make sense,...

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Netflix’s beloved fantasy action comedy-drama series One Piece has officially wrapped production on Season 2, with an important casting of Rigo Sanchez as Luffy’s father, Dragon, revealed.

Based on the popular Japanese manga series of the same name by Eiichiro Oda, the Netflix series follows Monkey D. Luffy as he goes on a perilous adventure to become the King of the Pirates. He is joined by his crew, which includes master swordsman Roronoa Zora, expert thief and cartographer Nami, chef Sanji, and storyteller Usopp.

Most of the cast from Season 1, including Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Jacob Romero Gibson, Taz Skylar, Ilia Isorelys Paulino, Jeff Ward, and Michael Dorman, will be returning to reprise their roles.

Alongside Sanchez, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Katey Sagal, Charithra Chandran, Joe Manganiello, Yonda Thomas, James Hiroyuki Liao, Sophie Anne Caruso, Mark Penwill, Anton David Jeftha,...

Netflix has shared a brand-new set photo showcasing the cast of One Piece to celebrate the official filming wrap of the eagerly anticipated second season. Given the end-of-production news, the Eiichiro Oda manga series adaptation could still premiere on the streaming platform this year after it was left out of Netflix's 2025 line-up announcement.

Netflix's photo features Iñaki Godoy's Monkey D. Luffy and his cohorts, Sanji (Taz Skylar), Zoro (Mackenyu), Nami (Emily Rudd), and Usopp (Jacob Romero Gibson), in the iconic One Piece location Loguetown. "Straw Hats, our course is set! Season 2 production has officially wrapped, and the Grand Line is fast approaching. Destiny awaits. Are you ready to answer the call?" Netflix states.

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The Straw Hats are coming back to Netflix! The rambunctious pirate crew, led by the indefatigable Luffy, is preparing to sail their way back to the world’s largest streaming service with its second season. “One Piece” Season 2 is coming along nicely and already has a huge ensemble cast lined up. We’ll list all the new performers, give you a sneak peek into the plot of Season 2, and catch you up on what happened in Season 1 of the series below!

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Netflix's One Piece Season 2 has officially wrapped filming, and fans of the acclaimed series can get their first look at the highly-anticipated return of the Straw Hat Pirates. Based on the beloved manga by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece has been one of the most popular franchises in the world for over two decades. Rising to popularity thanks to the record-breaking anime, Netflix was the first to adapt the long-running story into live-action in 2023. After a critically acclaimed first season, One Piece is set to return bigger and better than ever, adapting some of the most iconic story arcs from the manga.

Netflix announced on social media that production on One Piece Season 2 has officially concluded. Along with the news, a brand-new image was revealed from the filming that took place in Cape Town, South Africa. Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) and the rest of his crew sport new looks...

It’s no secret that One Piece fans love the cast of the live-action Netflix adaptation of the series. From their appearance to their acting abilities, these actors have gone above and beyond to give us the best performance to bring the manga and anime to life.

It gets better when the entire cast respects and supports each other openly on social media, even if it is through subtle and small gestures. The latest major addition to the One Piece live-action series is Lera Abova, who will play Miss All Sunday or as we know her, Nico Robin.

Lera Abova as Maude in Anna. [Credit: Summit Entertainment]

Ever since her public announcement of her role in Netflix’s One Piece, Emily Rudd has been flooding her Instagram page with likes and comments. Her co-star, who plays Nami in One Piece, has liked nearly every image of hers.

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Netflix's One Piece hasn't made many changes to Eiichiro Oda's story, but adding a new scene featuring Nico Robin should be one live-action tweak season 2 does include. Among the many new faces joining One Piece season 2's cast will be Lera Abova as Nico Robin, otherwise known as Miss All Sunday. A member of One Piece's Baroque Works organization, Robin is technically a villain when she debuts, but ultimately joins Luffy's crew as a member of the Straw Hat pirates and transforms into a beloved protagonist.

With One Piece season 2 focusing on Baroque Works ahead of adapting the Arabasta arc in season 3, Nico Robin's role for now will be serving as the sidekick of Crocodile, the Baroque Works' leader. If Netflix's live-action adaptation follows the manga, Robin will mostly cut a shadowy figure in the background, occasionally stepping out to help further her employer's goals. While...

Spoiler Alert !!!The following article contains early spoilers for Chapter 1136!

After the shocking events taking place in Chapter 1135 of One Piece, where Eiichiro Oda finally confirms how Red-Hair Shanks’ evil twin is making moves in the current storyline. This was evident when he was present on Elbaf Island with a mysterious asking the whereabouts of one giant in particular, Loki.

Shanks. Credits: Toei Animation

The panel made the entire community question reality and made them wonder on whose side the Emperor of the Sea is. This is so because, for the majority of the series, his past is kept under wraps. Chapter 1136 is finally going to give us some clarity about him as the lore gets deeper.

Fans finally learn about the monumental feat that made the Captain of the Red Hair Pirates a Yonko. However, once learning about his past, fans might not find a sense of joy as...

Smoker is one of the most respected Marines in One Piece. No fan can contest this fact, and the Vice-Admiral has his own development arc and growth plot. Smoker is known for his unique weapon: a Seastone baton.

Smoker’s changed appearance in Punk Hazard in One Piece. [Credit: Toei Animation]

While the weapon made of Seastone is no doubt a practical tool for combating Devil Fruit users, that is not the only reason that led him to choose a blunt staff as his weapon.

There is a deeper and more hidden meaning behind his choice of weapon. It gives the fans an insight into what his personality is and where his morals lie.

The real reason behind the Smoker’s weapon choice

Choosing a weapon with both control and non-lethality reflects Smoker’s unwavering and compromising principles in the series. The baton is a symbol of Smoker’s ideals and...

One Piece Live-Action has been a complete treat to the eyes in terms of visuals and recreating the same emotions that follow the anime and the manga. This trait also extends to the adaptation’s perfect casting, where Emily Rudd and Lera Abova, who play the roles of Nami and Robin in the series, have already been fan favorites.

Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, and Taz Skylar. Credits: Netflix

Most fans of the Op community have been praising the casting process, with both actresses exhibiting immense enthusiasm for the series. However, they are not just mere cast members of the show, as they hid a major casting detail for the upcoming season, which has surprised the viewers and got them jumping with excitement.

Emily Rudd and Lera Abova jointly hid a major casting announcement for ages

Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece continues to grow in popularity, and the Netflix live-adaptation continues to...

Netflix's live-action One Piece adaptation finally fills out three key roles for its upcoming second season.

Per Deadline, Blackbird and Beetlejuice The Musical's Sophia Anne Caruso has officially joined the second season of Netflix's hit One Piece series in the role of fan-favorite character Miss Goldenweek. Caruso is joined by Legacy's Anton David Jeftha, who has signed on for the series in the role of K.M., and The Fix's Mark Penwill, who has signed on for the role of Chess.

Nakama, watch your step! The Grand Line is unpredictable, and these three masters of chaos have just entered the stage. With a paintbrush, a bow, and hair that hits like a hurricane, things are about to get... strange. ðŸ´â€â˜ ï¸ ðŸŒŠ pic.twitter.com/gxz3ZWOhyo— One Piece(ワンピース) Netflix (@onepiecenetflix) January 14, 2025

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Exclusive: Sophia Anne Caruso, Mark Penwill (Catch Me a Killer) and Anton David Jeftha (Legacy) have joined the Season 2 cast of Netflix’s One Piece in recurring roles.

Caruso will play Miss Goldenweek, Penwill will portray Chess and Jeftha will play K.M. They join previously announced new cast members Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday, Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0, Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday, Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk, Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra, Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy, Callum Kerr as Smoker, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Clive Russell as Crocus, Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9, David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, Julia Rehwald as Tashigi, Rob Colletti as Wapol, Ty Keogh as Dalton and Werner Coetser as Dorry. Returning cast members include Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami,...

The wonderful City of Angels, Los Angeles, has been engulfed in an enraging fire once again, but this time the range and danger are much more than anything seen before. According to reports, 100,000 residents have been evacuated from highly affected places and more than 1,100 homes and businesses have been succumbed to the Wildfires that are taking over the city.

One Piece Live-Action | Credit: Netflix

In the midst of all this, One Piece live-action actress Lera Abova, who will play the role of Nico Robin, the archaeologist of the Straw Hat Pirates in the upcoming season, has expressed her concern for the residents of LA and the suffering they have been going through because of the disaster. She has shared some posts on her social media showing concern for the victims.

This is truly a tough time, and Abova’s concern about the dangerous wildfires might help in some sort of way by spreading the word.

While One Piece is hailed for its foreshadowing aspect, it stands out through its protagonist, Luffy. Apart from its stellar visuals and splendid storytelling, the series is exemplary in outlining profundity in more ways than one.

This is especially true for its portrayal of law, order, and justice. And though it is glossed over as an adventure series, it brilliantly captured the essence of freedom. This is evident in its parallels with Hajime Isayama’s manga.

Gear 5 Luffy in a still from the anime | Credit: Toei Animation

Rather, Oda’s hero is a manifestation of Eren’s vision in Attack on Titan. His liberation, views, and rebellion tie well with the ever-present tyrannical rule of the World Government.

On top of that, Oda perfectly encapsulated a spectrum of hues with his representation of justice and liberation. In this manner, both series are of paramount importance in their writing of realism and dystopia.