Among the many reveals that emerged during Netflix's recent Geeked Week event, live-action One Piece also contributed.
In addition to confirming that actress Lera Above will take on the role of Ms. All Sunday, aka Nico Robin, a member of the future Straw Hat Pirates, Joe Manganiello has been confirmed to play Crocodile. A member of the Shichibukai who will be the major villain of the Alabasta arc.
One Piece's Joe Manganiello and Crocodile
Now, actor Manganiello has declared his admiration for the shonen series in which he will be acting. In a new interview, Crodocile's character's past was mentioned.
First, it must be said that Crocodile is one of the biggest villains of One Piece. Thanks to his Logia Suna Suna no Mi devil fruit ability, Mr. 0 can turn into sand, control sand, and even absorb moisture from anything he touches.
Instead of trying to find the One Piece treasure like Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates, Crocodile wanted to dominate the land of Alabasta with power so he founded an organization called Baroqueworks to do that.
Crocodile's dark origin in One Piece
In a recent statement, Joe Manganiello analyzed his character and claimed that Crocodile's past with Whitebeard helped shape the anime character's villainous future.
“As I see it, he is likely Luffy's dark side. He represents the dark future if it happens to Luffy,… and I think there is an inner part of Crocodile wanting everyone to suffer the way he did after his challenge to Whitebeard, or with the disappointment of not becoming Pirate King and letting that go Of course, including disbelief my friends, my teammates.”, said the actor.
Crocodile's past in One Piece explained
Before that, Crocodile witnessed the execution of Gol D. Roger. Like Luffy, Crocodile dreams of one day becoming a pirate king. However, this dream was erased when he challenged Whitebeard and was completely destroyed. After this confrontation, Crocodile began creating his private army at Baroqueworks, a collection of bounty hunters and criminals who would help him do his dirty work.
Crocodile is a villain, but he is able to hide his identity by fighting threats to Alabasta, the desert land he hopes to make his own.
Regarding Joe Manganiello, many anime fans agree that he is a great actor to take on the role. All despite his love for the series and his ability to portray a solid villain.
