Netflix’s One Piece Live Action has been a massive hit among the fans. Many thought it would follow the same miserable path as previous anime live adaptations. Instead, it set a new path for others to follow. The Western countries loved the show. One Piece Live Action has already been renewed for a season 2 after season 1’s success.
People cannot wait to see the Straw Hats back on the big screen. There has been a lot of hype surrounding all the new characters that might be introduced in season 2. Tony Tony Chopper has been confirmed. But another character that the fans are waiting for is Portgas D. Ace. Let us look at 6 potential actors who can do justice to Fire First Ace on screen.
6. Brandon Perea
Brandon Perea is a 28-year-old movie star who played the role of Alfonso Sosa in The OA. He was praised for his role. In 2022, he got his breakthrough in Jordan Peele’s Nope. Nope is science fiction horror. Brandon Perea is one of the best candidates to play Portgas D. Ace on Netflix’s One Piece Season 2. He has got the physique and is a talented actor. Ace was first introduced in the Alabasta Arc. He wore short pants and a hat with no shirts. It will be a dream role for Brandon Perea since he would be the best look-wise.
5. Aramis Knight
Aramis Knight is another potential candidate to play Fire First Ace. He is 23-years-old and has an impressive resume. He has worked in several shows like Boston Legal, Dexter, Into the Badlands, Ms. Marvel, etc. He is trained in martial arts, which can prove to be a valuable asset for Ace. Since there are action sequences of Portgas D. Ace in the Alabasta Arc, his taking up the role would be huge news for the One Piece fandom.
4. Benjamin Wadsworth
Benjamin Hassan Wadsworth is a 23-year-old American actor. He played the role of Marcus Lopez Arguello in the Syfy series Deadly Class. Getting the Fire Fist Ace role will be a turning point in his career. Benjamin Wadsworth has a lot of potential. He will be one of the best fits for Ace. He is 1.73 m tall and perfectly fits Ace’s description. Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, will look for someone of Wadsworth’s caliber to fill the role.
3. Blake Michael
Blake Michael started working when he was a teenager. The 27-year-old first starred in Lemonade Mouth as Charlie Delgado. After that, he has worked in several, including Mostly Ghostly and I Killed My BFF. Blake Michael has a certain aura around him. His charisma matches that of Portgas D. Ace. Ace is a fun-loving character, but he is pretty serious during battles. Blake Michael can portray both of these emotions quite well.
2. Ryan Potter
Ryan Potter is an excellent choice to play Portgas D. Ace. It will blow up the internet if he lands the role. Ryan Potter acted in Teen Titans as Beast Boy, voiced Hiro Hamada in Big Hero 6 The Series, played Mike Fukanaga in Supah Ninjas, etc. He has experience in playing fantasy and live adaptation roles. He will be a great Ace to Inaki Godoy’s Luffy. The best thing of all is that he knows martial arts, a much-needed skill in the One Piece world.
1. Emery Kelly
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There is a rumor that Emery Kelly will most likely play Fire Fist Ace in One Piece season 2. The 25-year-old is best known for Alexa & Katie, Max Winslow, House of Secrets, and Big Shot. He has been a part of the music group Forever in Your Mind since 2013. Emery Kelly is followed by Matt Owens, One Piece’s showrunner, and Inaki Godoy, Monkey D. Luffy actor. He also uses a Portgas D. Ace picture as his Instagram profile picture.
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