A new casting call has surfaced, and it reveals some exciting (and potentially spoilery) hints about which beloved characters might be joining the Straw Hats next. One name getting a lot of attention? Nico Robin! While we first meet Nico Robin as the villainous girl in the Arabasta arc, the Netflix casting call suggests they’re looking for the actress right now. A blog post from Playbite seems to have ignited a rumor that Valentina Zenere is playing the role of Nico Robin in the upcoming One Piece Season 2.
Who is Nico Robin?
If you’re newer to One Piece, Nico Robin is one of the most beloved Straw Hat crew members. he starts as a villain but has a tragic backstory. Robin ate the Flower-Flower Fruit, allowing her to spawn extra body parts from any surface! Robin can read ancient texts and she eventually becomes an important Straw Hat member.
Is Valentina Zenere Playing Nico Robin
While the Elite actress would be awesome, Netflix has not confirmed that they have selected Valentine Zenere for this role. They have confirmed that they are still looking for an actress. So the news about Valentina playing NR seems fake.
Another rumor that was recently spread was Megan Thee Stallion is playing Boa Hancock. That rumor is also fake, she just cosplayed as Boa Hancock. Her AMAZING cosplay was fan-made fun, not a casting announcement. We might see Boa Hancock down the line, but not in Season 2.
Who Can Play Nico Robin?
The casting call suggests Netflix wants to find their Nico Robin right away. Here’s the description:
- Female actress between the ages of 20-39
- Hispanic/Latino background
If you ask me, Aimee Garcia will be the perfect for this role. However, she is a little old for this role but Netflix can cast 30-year-olds as high schoolers so why not Aimee as Nico Robin? In the end, it is just my personal opinion.
Final Words
While the Valentina Zenere rumor didn’t pan out, it shows how eager fans are to see their favorite characters brought to life. The actress playing Nico Robin has big shoes to fill, as the character is a fan favorite.
Season 2 is rumored to tackle a whole bunch of fan-favorite arcs. It looks like we’ll be visiting places like Arabasta, Drum Island, and even Loguetown!
While Netflix makes their decision, share who your ideal Nico Robin would be in the comments below!
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