In the Netflix live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece, Emily Rudd, the actress who portrayed the role of Nami, has been a pretty popular name among the community. She shot to fame as soon as the series came about, and ever since, she has developed a massive fanbase who are eager to watch her reprise her role in the second season of the show.
With the second season of the TV series already announced, new faces have joined the star-studded cast, which has already piqued the interest of the fans. However, one name has received an unparalleled amount of love and approval from the fans.
Lera Abova, the Russian actress, has already become a sensation among fans, as they found her casting perfect for portraying the role of Nico Robin. Interestingly enough, it turns out it is not just the fans but also Rudd who is excited with Abova’s inclusion as she shares a story following the announcement.
Emily Rudd Joins The Fan Parade to Praise Lera Abova
The addition of Lera Abova as Nico Robin in the live-action series has sent shockwaves around the internet, as it has generated an unparalleled amount of hype following any casting.
The fandom was excited when they learned that in her debut film, she worked with a heavyweight from Hollywood, and their expectations rose to a whole new level. It was her photoshopped picture as The Seventh Member of the Straw Hat Pirates that convinced the fans that the casting was absolutely flawless.
However, it is not just the One Piece community who are excited with Abova’s addition, as Emily Rudd is quite excited with the casting too. It was justified because she took it to her social media, where she praised the Russian actress in a now-deleted Instagram story, via X, calling her “the poneglyph to my heart, my big shrimp, @/leraabova i love u.”
However, that’s not all because, in a second story, she urged the fandom that “we must stay focused brothers,” whilst sharing the announcement video of Abova and Joe Manganiello.
The reaction was pretty justified because fans were hyped over Abova joining the cast, making them impatiently wait to see the two actresses share the screen in the upcoming season.
One Piece Fans Hail Rudd and Abova as Their Straw Hat Queens
This does not come as a surprise that all the characters from the Straw Hat Pirates happen to have a massive fandom. However, it turns out that in the live adaptation of the show, Rudd and Abova have stolen the hearts of the fans.
The ardent fans have been singing praises of the actresses on social media, calling them their “Straw Hat Queens.” However, it is not just them because even casual viewers of the show have become Sanji, as they simp over the actresses. They commented,
Nami-swam robin-chwan
— Franchute (@franchym17) September 20, 2024
My sweet Nico, the precious savage and dark demon child 🥺💕💜🌸
— 来日方长 ♡. (@bluewolf0224) September 20, 2024
my beloved straw hat girls 💓 https://t.co/n8k57Bjq7c
— ❀ joygirl (@reddinary) September 20, 2024
queens https://t.co/f728jLqaM9
— 🌙 (@annieIeondhart) September 20, 2024
NAMIROBIN U WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED BY ME https://t.co/sHAE8TZhb5
— jj 🦇 (@amcndayoung) September 20, 2024
Nevertheless, it will be intriguing to see the two actresses share the screen, as they already share a chemistry that some co-stars can’t achieve even after working on multiple projects together.
One Piece live-action season 1 can be streamed on Netflix, whereas season 2 of the show does not have a release date as of now.
