One Piece brought in 160,000 pounds of sand to build Alabasta, says Charithra Chandran
Dubai: Building the desert kingdom of Alabasta took rather more than a location scout. Asked by a fan what she could reveal about the next season of One Piece, Charithra Chandran offered a number: 160,000 pounds of sand, roughly 72 tonnes, brought in for season three. The British actress was speaking on the Main Stage at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on Saturday, 12 September, during a group panel at…
Dubai: Season three of One Piece required roughly 160,000 pounds of sand, or about 72 tonnes, to build the desert kingdom of Alabasta, according to Charithra Chandran. The British actress spoke about the upcoming season during a panel at Middle East Film and Comic Con 2026, alongside John Cena, Pom Klementieff, and Joonas Suotamo.
Playing Nefertari Vivi, Chandran's character is introduced in season two as Miss Wednesday. The new season focuses on Vivi's homeland, Alabasta, as it faces civil war. Filming for the season takes place in Cape Town, South Africa, and is set to wrap in 2027.
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