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While fans were hesitant about Netflix’s live-action adaptation ofOne Piecefollowing the history of Hollywood’s failed attempts with other popular IPs, the show did live up to the original’s standards. UnlikeDragon Ball EvolutionandCowboy Bebop, the show remains in line with its source material, succeeding in capturing the often cartoonish adventures of the beloved crew.
And director Marc Jobst opened up about his influences for the show and its action scenes, which involved Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar-nominated action dramaCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
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Michelle Yeoh’s Acclaimed Classic Served as the Inspiration for One Piece
The acclaimed martial arts classicCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which became an international sensation upon its release, was the major influence behindOne Piece‘s fight choreography. Director Marc Jobst, who did the first two episodes for Netflix’s adaptation, explained they wanted to separate their action from Marvel and walked in the footsteps of theMichelle Yeoh-led film. Another film that served as the inspiration was the 2004Kung Fu Hustle, as Jobst aimed to make the action more gritty, dark, dirty, painful, bloody, and slow-motion, especially for Emily Rudd’s action scenes.
He toldCinema Daily US:
This resulted in the casting crew hiring more fit actors for their part, following the makers’ adamancy to show the whole action instead of cutting midway and resorting to body doubles.
Also read:“The greatest stunts filmed in any movie ever”: Quentin Tarantino Bowed Down to Jackie Chan’s Movie That Nearly Killed Michelle Yeoh During a Scary Stunt
Season 2 Would Be Ready to Air in No Time Said CEO
With the live-action adaptation becoming a major success, it’s not hard to see why Netflix would be fixated on getting the next season running. While the production won’t move forward until the SAG-AFTRA strike ends, the CEO of Tomorrow Studios said season 2 would be ready to air within 12 to 18 months after the strike ends. PerVariety, he said,
“Realistically, hopefully, a year away, if we move very quickly, and that is a possibility. Somewhere between a year and 18 months, we could be ready for air.”
Also read:“She’s on top of the world”: Simu Liu Unsure if Marvel Can Afford Michelle Yeoh for Shang-Chi 2 after ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Success
With Marty Adelstein revealing that the scripts for a possible season 2 are ready, fans will hope SAG-AFTRA’s demands are eventually met and the production on the next season kickstarts.
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Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
