One Piece: The Battle of Alabasta Casts His Dark Materials Star and More for Season 3

Netflix has announced four new recurring cast members for One Piece Season 3, officially titled The Battle of Alabasta.

• Jamie Ward (The Gentlemen, His Dark Materials*) as Pell, one of the royal guards who serves under Igaram in Alabasta.

• Emilio Sakraya (Rheingold, Those About to Die, Fortitude) as Koza, childhood friend of Princess Vivi and leader of the rebel army.

• Omid Abtahi (The Mandalorian, American Gods) as Toto, Koza’s father and a respected figure in Alabasta.

• Nabeel Khan (Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Strike Back) as Chaka, Pell’s fellow royal guard and protector of the palace.

The casting was revealed around One Piece Day ’26 as the production confirmed it has finished filming.

What we know about Season 3

• Title: ONE PIECE: The Battle of Alabasta

• Release window: 2027 on Netflix (no exact date yet)

• Production: Filming wrapped in Cape Town, South Africa, after an extended shoot.

• Story focus: The Straw Hats travel with Princess Vivi to Alabasta, where a rebellion threatens to tear the kingdom apart. Behind the conflict is Sir Crocodile and his secret organization, Baroque Works.

Returning and previously announced cast

Core Straw Hats return:

• Iñaki Godoy as Luffy

• Mackenyu as Zoro

• Emily Rudd as Nami

• Jacob Romero as Usopp

• Taz Skylar as Sanji

Key returning/continuing roles:

• Charithra Chandran as Vivi

• Michaela Hoover as Chopper (now a series regular)

• Joe Manganiello as Sir Crocodile / Mr. 0

• Lera Abova as Nico Robin / Miss All Sunday

• Sendhil Ramamurthy as King Cobra

Previously announced major additions for Season 3 include:

• Xolo Maridueña as Portgas D. Ace

• Cole Escola as Bon Clay

• Daisy Head as Miss Doublefinger

• Awdo Awdo as Mr. 1

Why this casting matters

• Alabasta’s heart: Koza, Toto, Pell and Chaka are central to the civil war storyline and Vivi’s emotional arc.

• Genre credibility: Adding names like Jamie Ward (His Dark Materials) and Omid Abtahi (The Mandalorian) signals a push for higher‑profile, globally recognizable talent as the series scales up.

• Momentum after S2: With production complete and a 2027 release locked in, these announcements help maintain hype while fans wait for the first full trailer.

What to expect next

Fans are now waiting for:

• The first full Season 3 trailer

• A specific 2027 release date

• More reveals around Baroque Works agents and the civil war set pieces teased in early coverage.

Watch One Peice (2023).