Xolo Maridueña Joins Cast of One Piece Season 3 as Portgas D. Ace: Exciting Updates and Future Plans Revealed!

Xolo Maridueña Joins Cast of One Piece Season 3 as Portgas D. Ace: Exciting Updates and Future Plans Revealed!

Xolo Maridueña, known for his role in Cobra Kai, is set to join the cast of the third season of One Piece, a Netflix live-action adaptation of the popular manga series by Eiichiro Oda. Maridueña will portray the character "Portgas D. Ace" in the show, which is scheduled to resume production later this year in Cape Town, South Africa. The series follows Monkey D. Luffy's journey to find the legendary treasure, the One Piece, and become the King of the Pirates.

The first season of One Piece premiered in 2023 and quickly gained popularity, spending eight weeks on Netflix's Global Top 10 list and reaching the number one spot in over 75 countries. It was also the first English-language series on Netflix to debut at number one in Japan. Maridueña, who also starred in DC's Blue Beetle, has received praise for his performances and is expected to bring his talent to the upcoming season of One Piece.

While details about Maridueña's character in Blue Beetle have not been confirmed, DC Studios co-chair James Gunn has expressed interest in incorporating the character into the studio's future plans. The second season of One Piece: Into the Grand Line is set to premiere on March 10, 2026, continuing the high-seas adventure that has captivated audiences around the world. With Maridueña's addition to the cast, fans can look forward to an exciting new chapter in the One Piece series.