Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece continues to expand its cast as production moves forward on Season 3, with Awdo Awdo officially joining the series in the role of Mr. 1 (Daz Bonez). The character is a key enforcer within the criminal organization Baroque Works and one of the most formidable adversaries the Straw Hat crew will face in the upcoming season.
Mr. 1 is best known to fans of the anime and manga as a deadly assassin whose body can transform into steel, allowing him to turn his limbs into bladed weapons. A stoic fighter loyal to the organization’s leader Crocodile, the character becomes a central enemy during the Alabasta storyline — an arc widely regarded as one of One Piece’s most action-packed and emotionally resonant chapters.
Awdo Awdo’s casting signals the show’s continued commitment to bringing the series’ iconic villains to life with intensity and physical presence. Though relatively new to the mainstream spotlight, Awdo’s background in performance and screen work has positioned him as a compelling choice for the imposing role, which will demand both dramatic restraint and formidable on-screen combat ability.
Joining Awdo in the Baroque Works lineup is Daisy Head as Miss Doublefinger, another major antagonist known for her lethal fighting skills and close partnership with Mr. 1. Together, their arrival deepens the criminal hierarchy of the upcoming season and sets the stage for some of the most anticipated battles of the live-action adaptation so far.
Season 3 remains centered on the Straw Hat pirates — Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Sanji — as their journey brings them closer to the political turmoil and conspiracies threatening the desert kingdom of Alabasta. The introduction of Baroque Works officially ushers the story into darker territory, where the crew must go head-to-head with shadowy syndicates, assassins, and rising threats that challenge both their strength and loyalty.
Production on the new season is currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa, with Netflix continuing its large-scale effort to faithfully translate the anime’s sprawling world into a live-action format. Additional high-profile casting announcements for Season 3 include the arrival of fan-favorite characters tied to the growing conflict and the expansion of the story’s larger mythology.
With Awdo Awdo stepping into the boots of Mr. 1, One Piece Season 3 is shaping up to be its most villain-driven chapter yet — promising heavier stakes, intensified action, and some of the franchise’s most iconic confrontations brought to life on screen.
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