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When theOne Piecelive-action adaptation premiered on Netflix on August 31, it impressed viewers with the excellent casting choices for the characters from the original series.
Fans have long admired the animated versions of Luffy and his crew, but Iñaki Godoy and the entire cast have portrayed their roles with utmost care and respect for the source material.
Emily Rudd, in particular, stands out in her role as Nami, one of the most important characters in the first season. However, the actress for Nami inOne Piece, has shared how she secured the role and the efforts she made to do so.
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Emily Rudd’s Commitment to theOne PieceLive-Action Role
TheOne PiecestarEmily Rudd, who portrayed Nami in the series, expressed her commitment to securing the role in theOne Piecelive-action by stating that she had been actively pursuing it for more than three years.
A post by a Twitter userPhilazorawho gives spoilers aboutOne Piecerevealed that the actress Emily Rudd stated this when asked about her experience in the series:
“One Piece is one of my favorite manga and I’ve always felt drawn to Nami in particular. When I heard they were making a live-action series, I started not-so-secretly playing the long game in lobbying for this role for three years.”
She further added:
“I coloured my hair red and got it cut just like Nami’s. I posted a video of myself when I was younger tumbling and doing backflips, things like that. I was trying my hardest to get anyone who might notice to really see me as Nami.”
Rudd mentioned that she dyed her hair red, got a haircut like Nami’s, and even shared a video of her performing acrobatics in an effort to be recognized as Nami.
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Emily Rudd’s Manifestation and 3 Years of Training Land Her Childhood Dream Role
At first, after her audition, Emily Rudd couldn’t believe she had been selected for her dream job. She also stated:
“So to audition finally, I was like, ‘Oh my God, I did it! I can’t believe I did it. What timeline am I in? How did I get so lucky?’ It was crazy. I got to work my dream job.”
Rudd felt a connection to Nami’s character because she’s skilled at navigation in her everyday life, thanks to her childhood camping trips in remote areas. The actress humorously said she was destined to be Nami.
Her manifestation and three years of training really worked for her and secured her the role she had been dreaming of since childhood.
Also Read:“Throw ‘em all in”: Emily Rudd Was Unsatisfied By the Little Fight Sequences Nami Has in the One Piece Manga, Wanted to Put her Karate Training to Better Use
Source:Philazora
Tanmay Jha
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Tanmay writes about anime for FandomWire. He’s currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. With a passion for animation and graphics, he has authored over 240 articles on anime, sharing insights and reviews with fellow fans, seamlessly combining his love for animation with journalism.
