Jamie Lee Curtis has expressed her interest in joining the cast of the popular anime series, One Piece. After fans rallied for her to be cast as the character Dr. Kureha, Curtis took to Instagram to share her enthusiasm and support. In a post, she shared fan casts and even a picture of herself holding a plushie of Tony Tony Chopper, a character mentored by Dr. Kureha.
Curtis wrote in her caption, “ONCE the STRIKE against the greed of the AMTPT is SETTLED with a FAIR CONTRACT, I will lobby along with the growing fan frenzy to become Doctor Kureha in @onepiecenetflix.” This shows her dedication and determination to join the show.
The internet has been buzzing with excitement over Curtis potentially joining the cast. Even Emily Rudd, who plays Nami in the series, has voiced her support for Curtis as Dr. Kureha, calling her a dream casting for the role.
Netflix’s live action One Piece series is based on the long-running anime, which has over 1,000 episodes and has been airing since 1999. The show follows a group of misfit pirates as they sail through uncharted waters in search of a legendary treasure called the One Piece. The series has gained a massive following and has become a cultural phenomenon.
One Piece is currently streaming on Netflix, with a second season recently being approved. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of new episodes, and the addition of Jamie Lee Curtis to the cast would definitely add to the excitement.
It remains to be seen whether Curtis will indeed join the cast of One Piece, but the support and enthusiasm from fans and even the cast members themselves make a strong case for her inclusion. With her talent and passion for the role, Curtis would undoubtedly bring a new level of excitement and energy to the series.
