{
  "id": 2764293,
  "title": "One Piece Expands Season 3 Cast As Netflix Series Journeys To Alabasta",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/one-piece-expands-season-3-cast-as-netflix-series-journeys-to-alabasta",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T10:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2242223/one-piece-season-3-cast-battle-of-alabasta-netflix/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Netflix's live-action adaptation of One Piece has expanded its cast for the upcoming third season, titled \"One Piece: The Battle of Alabasta.\" Four new actors have joined the series, portraying characters from the manga and anime. Emilio Sakraya will play Koza, Omid Abtahi will be Toto, Jamie Ward will portray Pell, and Nabeel Khan will take on the role of Chaka. The season is set to take the Straw Hat Pirates to the desert kingdom of Alabasta, where they will face a rebellion and the ruthless Sir Crocodile and his syndicate Baroque Works. Season 3 will also bring back the original cast, including Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, and Emily Rudd as Nami, among others. Cole Escola, Xolo Maridueña, Daisy Head, and newcomer Awdo Awdo will join the ensemble as Bon Clay, Portgas D. Ace, Miss Doublefinger, and Mr. 1, respectively. Production on Season 3 has wrapped, but a premiere date has yet to be announced.",
  "summary": "Netflix's live-action One Piece adaptation just added four more names to its Season 3 cast. Meet the actors playing Koza, Toto, Pell, and Chaka.",
  "key_points": [
    "Netflix expands One Piece Season 3 cast with four new actors",
    "Emilio Sakraya plays Koza, Omid Abtahi is Toto, Jamie Ward is Pell",
    "Season 3 follows Straw Hat Pirates to desert kingdom of Alabasta"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "‘One Piece: The Battle Of Alabasta’ Adds Four To Season 3 Cast",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/one-piece-the-battle-of-alabasta-adds-four-to-season-3-cast",
        "published": "2026-08-23T10:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}