One Piece Live-Action Third Season Adds Four New Names to Alabasta Cast
Four new names have joined the cast of Netflix's beloved manga adaptation One Piece's third season, The Battle of Alabasta. Emilio Sakraya, Omid Abtahi, Nabeel Khan, and Jamie Ward will portray important characters from the Alabasta arc. This development is an exciting step for the live-action adaptation of one of the series' most beloved stories.
According to Anime News Network and Anime Corner, Sakraya will appear as Koza, Vivi's childhood friend and the leader of the rebel army. Abtahi will play Chaka, one of the royal guards; Khan will play Pell, the falcon fruit user; and Ward will play Toto, Koza's father and a well-digger in the desert. Chaka and Pell take on important roles in the story as two powerful Zoan-type Devil Fruit users who protect the Alabasta royal family. Emilio Sakraya is known for his role as JC in Netflix's Warrior Nun, and Omid Abtahi is known for his performance as Dr. Pershing in The Mandalorian.
The One Piece live-action series has received great acclaim for its faithful adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's manga. The first season premiered on Netflix on August 31, 2023, and quickly became a worldwide phenomenon. The second season was released in October 2025 and brought the stories of Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island to the screen. The third season will cover the Alabasta arc.
Serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since 1997, One Piece holds the title of the world's best-selling manga with over 500 million copies sold. Oda's active role as a producer on the series, produced by Netflix and Tomorrow Studios, is one of the biggest factors in the adaptation's acceptance by fans. The Alabasta arc is home to unforgettable moments such as the great battle against the Baroque Works organization and Crocodile, as well as Nico Robin's introduction to the story and Vivi's farewell scene.
Netflix has not yet announced a release date for the third season, but filming is ongoing and more casting announcements are expected in the coming period. Announcements for other important Alabasta characters are being eagerly followed by fans.
