← All storiesGamingDeveloping story

One Piece Live-Action Creative Team on the Future of the Show, Working With Oda, and Whether We'll See a Fan-Favorite Ch

Once thought impossible, Netflix and Tomorrow Studios actually pulled off a live-action adaptation of One Piece. Not only were fans pleasantly surprised by the first season, the follow-up was received even better and the crew is currently shooting the third season. Following the second season premiere, we chatted to executive producer and Tomorrow Studios president Becky Clements, co-showrunner Joe Tracz, and writer Ian Stokes, who’s been promoted to co-showrunner for Season 3. We learned what it was like to work with Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, why they included some surprise characters in the show, and how long they see the show going. But first, I was curious to see how they consumed One Piece: manga or anime? Becky Clements: Manga. Always manga, never anime for a number of reasons. It's already hard to go manga to live action, and to add that interim piece where it's manga to anime to live action felt like we would be losing some of the beauty and purity of the manga. Because anime is a moving image, it may have more of an effect on our live action shows. And even when we were in casting, we would ask representatives and actors to only read the manga if they didn't

1
updates in timeline
1
distinct sources
1 day
story span
Apr 9, 2026
latest update

Apr 9, 2026 → Apr 9, 2026

LATEST DEVELOPMENT
Apr 9, 2026·IGNT2 · Outlet report
One Piece Live-Action Creative Team on the Future of the Show, Working With Oda, and Whether We'll See a Fan-Favorite Character in Season 3

Once thought impossible, Netflix and Tomorrow Studios actually pulled off a live-action adaptation of One Piece. Not only were fans pleasantly surprised by the first season, the follow-up was received even better and the crew is currently…

Read original at IGN →
ACTIVITY · UPDATES PER MONTH
Apr 26

1 updates from 1 source.

Showing 1 of 1 updates

Timeline (1 updates)

April 2026

1 update
Apr 9, 2026·IGNT2 · Outlet reportLATEST
One Piece Live-Action Creative Team on the Future of the Show, Working With Oda, and Whether We'll See a Fan-Favorite Character in Season 3

Once thought impossible, Netflix and Tomorrow Studios actually pulled off a live-action adaptation of One Piece. Not only were fans pleasantly surprised by the first season, the follow-up was received even better and…

Read original at IGN →

Sources & evidence (1)

What this story stands on. Tier 0 is a primary record or the subject's own words; higher tiers must be attributed, never stated as bare fact.

T2 · Outlet report× 1
COVERAGE BY SOURCE
IGN 1
STRONGEST EVIDENCE
T2 · Outlet reportIGNApr 9, 2026

Once thought impossible, Netflix and Tomorrow Studios actually pulled off a live-action adaptation of One Piece. Not only were fans pleasantly surprised by the first season, the follow-up was received even better and the crew is currently…

View source →

Tier key: T0 = Primary source · T1 = Wire · T2 = Outlet report · T3 = Commentary

Related stories

TechnologyT2 · Outlet report

Netflix launches Playground, a standalone games app for young children | TNW

This article was published on April 6, 2026 In short: Netflix has launched Netflix Playground, a dedicated standalone gaming app for children aged eight and under, bundled into…

2 updates2 sources3 weeks long
Apr 6, 2026 → Apr 26, 2026
Latest: Bad movies, good business: how sanitised biopics became a Hollywood staple · The Guardian
EntertainmentT2 · Outlet report

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s Hollywood dreams hit wall as expert warns of ‘toxic brand’ stigma

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least…

6 updates5 sources10 days long
Apr 14, 2026 → Apr 24, 2026
Latest: 'Apex' Review: Charlize Theron Netflix Thriller Avoids Rock Bottom, but Barely - CNET · CNET
GamingT2 · Outlet report

The new animated Stranger Things found inspiration in D&D’s weird cousin

Tales from '85 needed its own mythology to avoid interfering with the flagship The final episode of Stranger Things aired on Dec. 31, 2025, but series creators Ross and Matt…

6 updates4 sources11 days long
Apr 13, 2026 → Apr 24, 2026
Latest: Stranger Things: Tales from '85 showrunner explains why the animated series adds a new main character · Polygon
GamingT2 · Outlet report

10 New TV Shows Streaming in April You Won't Want to Miss

Streaming never really slows down in this day and age… We’re a far cry from the typical fall to spring broadcast schedule of yesteryear. But things are heating up significantly in…

5 updates4 sources3 weeks long
Apr 4, 2026 → Apr 24, 2026
Latest: You Can Stop Spending $800 or More a Year on Streaming. Do This Instead - CNET · CNET
GamingT2 · Outlet report

70 years later, a legendary manga that was ahead of its time could be Netflix's next hit anime

It's time to dive back into the magical world of Princess Knight The birth of shōjo manga, which primarily caters to a young female demographic, took place at the turn of the 20th…

1 update1 source
Apr 24, 2026
Latest: 70 years later, a legendary manga that was ahead of its time could be Netflix's next hit anime · Polygon
GamingT2 · Outlet report

GTA 6's release raises major GTA Online questions — and a few answers

What will Rockstar do with its always-on sandbox come November? The Aug. 27 Grand Theft Auto 6 showcase on Netflix has come and gone, and with it came a deluge of new information…

1 update1 source
Apr 23, 2026
Latest: GTA 6's release raises major GTA Online questions — and a few answers · Polygon