When a show touches the heart, it shifts from being a figment of imagination to a family tradition that connects people and transforms into an interactive experience. David Dastmalchian experienced his defining moment at home because One Piece existed more than a regular Netflix show in his household. The latest chapter of the live-action adaptation has become a shared voyage that has drawn in his son’s enthusiasm as well.

Dastmalchian has shared how the series has created deep family connections for him.

David Dastmalchian’s role as Mr. 3 in One Piece: Into the Grand Line allows him to explore new acting territory, which takes him to his son's preferred realm of live-action anime, a place where they can bond freely. The actor's best moment came when his son reacted with disbelief, as he found it hard to comprehend the TV show that passed down family stories as if they were precious family traditions.

Speaking with Deadline red carpet interview clip from the One Piece Season 2 premiere, Dastmalchian expressed immense enthusiasm for portraying Mr. 3, a Baroque Works villain with wax-manipulating powers. He also highlighted his young son's ecstatic reaction to the news.

"The thing that drew me to One Piece was [...] my 11-year-old son. He's the most devoted One Piece manga reader, and he knew everything about that world. And when the anime became something we could watch, and then the live-action series started, our house was very excited about it," the actor told Deadline.

Dastmalchain compared the magic and wonder of the show to The Wizard of Oz, which brought back his joyous childhood memories, and as transportational storytelling. His son's reaction to finding out that he was playing Mr. Three was heartwarming, as he freaked out in excitement, per the actor.

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Eventually, as he brought his son and daughter to Cape Town while filming, they got to see him become Mr. Three, while also becoming close to the cast.

The second season of Netflix's live-action One Piece series returns the Straw Hat Pirates with Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji, who continue their Grand Line journey.

The second season introduces multiple Baroque Works villains and allies, which include Joe Manganiello as Sir Crocodile (Mr. 0), David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Charithra Chandran as Vivi (Miss Wednesday), Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, and other actors who play traditional villains and supporting characters. Prepare to be enthralled by one of Netflix's greatest pirate adventures as One Piece Season 2 sets sail on March 10, 2026.

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