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Both the live-action One Piece production team and Oda are deeply dedicated to this live-action film adaptation.
With just a few days left until Netflix's live-action One Piece series officially begins streaming, insights from interviews with the cast and intriguing details surrounding the series have been shared with the public. Now, some crucial exchanges between the live-action One Piece production team and author Eiichiro Oda have also been revealed.
The production of the live-action adaptation of One Piece began in 2017, but it was postponed due to the pandemic. The film proudly features the participation of many Hollywood celebrities.
The company behind this adaptation is Tomorrow Studios. Steven Maeda, a key figure in the production of the live-action One Piece series, has previously worked on hit shows like 'CSI: Miami' and 'Lost.' Another important name associated with the series is Matt Owens, who has contributed to projects such as 'Luke Cage' and 'Agents of SHIELD.'
The production team comprises well-known figures, all committed to the success of the project. Over the 6 years of live-action production, they have also met with author Oda multiple times to discuss the series.
Netflix recently revealed some crucial discussion points between the two parties. The Netflix team conveyed to Oda:
- A 1:1 adaptation is not feasible.
- Direct action adaptation is not about replication; it's about expression.
- We're also not satisfied.
- We aim to rewrite the history of live-action adaptations.
- We have two goals: to not betray the fans and to make the show beloved by those unfamiliar with ONE PIECE.
Throughout the years, here's what Eiichiro Oda has conveyed to Netflix when they introduce or show him the work:
- We need to consider the worst-case scenario.
- I can't say something is good when it's not good.
- This is good, but we can do even better.
- The fans trust me, so I can't lie to them.
- We've truly found our real-life Luffy.
- I'm shocked.
- I'm touched by the love for ONE PIECE spreading across every frame.
Clearly, both sides have heavily invested in this project, and Oda has declared it as the final opportunity to take One Piece global. While the One Piece anime and manga have been hugely popular, the live-action series will introduce the brand to an entirely new audience. If the adaptation succeeds, it could attract a plethora of new fans to the world of the One Piece crew.
