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In the growing world of anime and manga, there are very limited names of protagonists who have become embodiments of fame and universal love. One such name is Monkey D. Luffy, the Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, who has become such an endearing personality that he has become nothing short of a cultural phenomenon.
During the series’ long run, fans have only grown closer to him as he showcased his unwavering support for his friends. Hence, making him one of the characters that fans would always look up to! Such traits also resonated with Iñaki Godoy in the live-action Netflix series, where he portrayed the role of the beloved pirate.
Portraying the role of the Straw Hat was not a child’s play because, every now and then, the pressure got to him. However, in a production like this, he is led by a much greater power, and he sheds light on the spirit of the protagonist who guided him.
Iñaki Godoy Gets Candid on Coping With the Stress of Portraying Monkey D. Luffy
In recent times,Iñaki Godoyhas been one of the hottest names in the industry, and his popularity has skyrocketed among the fans as he portrayed the role of Monkey D. Luffy in the live-action series.
The actor has flawlessly played the role, where he set the sail and showcased to the audience what it means to believe in their dreams! Despite showcasing the carefree and easygoing attitude of the pirate, he was overwhelmed with pressure in the TV show.
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During an exclusive interview withThe Laterals, Godoy admitted that there were moments when playing a character as massive as Luffy stressed him to his core. He said,
There were times when it was very hard, and the pressure of it all got to me.
However, he acknowledged that his character’s spirit would take over him and guide him through the tricky waters, and he would“start to have fun like him.”
But you know if you continue playing Luffy for a long time, his spirit takes over you, and somehow you sometimes forget that you’re working on this massive production because you start to have fun like him.
However, this was not the first time he sang praises forEiichiro Oda’sprotagonist. In another post, the actor opened up about how the Straw Hat motivated him to become the best version of himself!
Monkey D. Luffy Inspired Iñaki Godoy To Change His Life For the Better
After Netflix’s live-actionOne Piecebecame a massive hit that silenced the anime-adaptation curse, the actor addressed the success of the show. Godoy decided to take it toInstagram, where he shared his emotions and what it meant for the show to resonate with the success of the source material.
In the post, the actor opened up about how his life changed when he put on“Luffy’s straw hat for the first time.”While praising how the show became a major part of his fame and life, he got candid on how the protagonist and the Shonen series significantly altered his life. He wrote,
Just like a lot of you, Luffy and One Piece pushes me to be the best version of myself, and it has changed my life in many ways. I’m so grateful that I get to be your live action Luffy, and it makes me happy that more people around the world can get to know this super awesome captain and his crew.
Godoy was overwhelmed with joy because fans loved his portrayal and had been sending him warm wishes and fan art that made him overwhelmed with joy because he is living his dream of portraying a character like Monkey D. Luffy.
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One Piece Live Actioncan be streamed on Netflix. Season 2 of the adaptation will be released sometime in 2025.
Tushar Auddy
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Tushar Auddy is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, primarily covering WWE. He has contributed to anime, MCU, DCU, animation, and TV Series, giving sharp insights and coming up with his own unique theories, which take the fandom by storm.
