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The actor embodying Luffy admits to the challenges faced during filming, yet remains excited to be part of the project.
Monkey D. Luffy is the central character of the One Piece manga and anime, known for his unique personality standing out among Shonen Jump's main characters throughout the years.
Now, Mexican actor Inaki Godoy, born in 2003, will take on this iconic role when joining Netflix's One Piece live-action project. Upon the announcement, doubts arose about this role. Godoy himself is keenly aware of the challenges it presents.
In a pre-release interview before the official debut of the film to global audiences, Inaki Godoy acknowledges the pressure of portraying Luffy.
Inaki Godoy shares: 'Of course! There's a tremendous amount of pressure. It's a huge responsibility to honor a character that has been famous for over 20 years and has garnered a massive fan base. Ms. Mayumi Tanaka has voiced this character for so long. The anime has been airing for a long time, and many people have grown up alongside Luffy, the Straw Hat Pirates, and the world of One Piece. So, I want to respect that'.
The actor reiterated how reading manga aided him in overcoming this challenge. Inaki Godoy strived to grasp every tiny detail to bring this character to life in the film. He drew inspiration from anime and manga to fully understand how Luffy battles. All the pressure transformed into excitement when he took on the challenge of becoming Monkey D. Luffy in Netflix's adaptation.
'If there's one thing I've learned from One Piece, it's that despite the challenges, you must find a way to have fun. So, amidst countless pressures and worries, there's also plenty of joy and love. Just like any adventure, it's genuinely thrilling. You know, I was incredibly excited to be part of something grand and remarkable. It's been quite an exciting adventure,' shared Inaki Godoy.
Jacob Romero, who portrays Usopp, previously emphasized the dedication of everyone involved in the production of the One Piece live-action, suggesting that it might make the film stand out from others. Everyone involved in the production process understands that this won't be easy and that they may have to wait a long time to see if their efforts pay off.
