“Cobra Kai” and “Blue ‍Beetle” star Xolo Maridueña has been cast in a key role in ⁣Netflix’s upcoming live-action adaptation of the popular manga and anime series “One ⁣Piece,” Dark ‍Horizons reported November 5, 2025.Maridueña will portray Zoro‍ Roronoa, a‍ master swordsman and one of the ‍core⁤ members of the Straw Hat Pirates.

This casting marks ⁤a significant step in the production of the highly anticipated series, which aims to bring Eiichiro Oda’s beloved ⁤story to a wider audience. Maridueña’s previous roles ‍have‍ demonstrated his ability to handle both action and dramatic scenes, making him a suitable choice for the physically demanding and emotionally complex character of Zoro.

About ‍”One Piece”

“One Piece” follows Monkey D.luffy, a young⁢ man with a⁤ body made‍ of rubber, as he sets out to sea with his crew, the Straw Hat ⁣Pirates, in search of the ultimate treasure, the “One Piece,” and to become ⁤the king of the Pirates. The series is known for its expansive world-building, intricate characters, and epic ⁢adventures.

Originally created by eiichiro Oda, “One Piece” debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump in‍ 1997 and has become one⁤ of the best-selling manga series of all time, with over 500⁢ million copies sold‍ worldwide as of 2022, according to Statista. The anime adaptation has been running since 1999 ⁢and continues to be ⁣immensely popular globally.

Xolo Maridueña’s Career

Xolo Maridueña gained prominence for his role as Miguel Diaz in the Netflix ‍series “Cobra Kai,” a continuation of the “Karate Kid”⁢ film series. He recently starred as Jaime Reyes/Blue beetle ⁣in the DC Extended ‍Universe film “Blue Beetle,” released in August 2023. His versatility as an actor has garnered him a growing fanbase and critical acclaim.

Production Details and⁤ Expected Release

The live-action “One Piece” series is ⁣being produced by Tommorow Studios and Netflix. ‍ matt Owens and Steven Maeda serve as showrunners. Eiichiro Oda ⁢is actively involved in the production as an executive producer, ensuring the adaptation remains faithful to ⁢the source material.

As of⁣ November 5, 2025, a specific release date has not⁢ been announced, but the series is expected to premiere on ⁤Netflix ⁢sometime⁣ in 2025.⁣ Filming is currently underway ⁣in South Africa.