Fact check: Is Shraddha Kapoor joining One Piece live-action season 2 as Boa Hancock? Here’s the truth

Rumours about Shraddha Kapoor being cast as Boa Hancock in Netflix’s One Piece live-action Season 2 have taken social media by storm, leaving fans both excited and confused. The speculation exploded after AI-generated images and fan edits went viral, making the claim appear more convincing than it actually is. As the chatter grows, many are now wondering whether there is any truth behind the headlines or if it’s just another internet-fueled misunderstanding.



No, but how did the rumours start? We’ll tell you.

The rumours started after an AI-generated image of Shraddha Kapoor dressed as Boa Hancock began circulating online, convincing many fans that she had been cast in One Piece Season 2. The realistic edit, created by an unknown fan, sparked widespread speculation and quickly went viral across social media platforms. Although the image looked convincing and even led people to comment on how stunning Shraddha would appear as the beloved character, there is no truth to the claim. Netflix and the show’s creators have made no such casting announcement, confirming that the buzz was entirely fan-made and not based on reality.



Netflix has confirmed that One Piece’s live-action Season 2 will premiere on March 10, 2026, picking up Luffy’s adventure as the Straw Hat Pirates sail into the Arabasta Saga. The core cast returns, featuring Iñaki Godoy as Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji. The upcoming season also welcomes several exciting new additions, including Mikaela Hoover as Tony Tony Chopper, Charithra Chandran as Vivi, Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, Joe Manganiello as Crocodile, Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra, David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, and Callum Kerr as Smoker, along with many more joining the expanding world.



The One Piece live-action series on Netflix is adapted from Eiichiro Oda’s legendary manga and focuses on the East Blue arc, where Monkey D. Luffy begins his adventure to become the King of the Pirates. It follows his search for the fabled One Piece treasure and the formation of his first Straw Hat crewmates. The show reimagines the manga and anime’s early chapters in a grounded, real-world style while staying true to the heart of Luffy’s journey.