One Piece’s live-action star David Dastmalchian, who plays Mr. 3, explains why his casting as the character will be beloved and memorable.One Pieceseason 2will be adapting the first arcs of the Alabasta Saga from the original manga. This includes the introduction of the antagonist group Baroque Works, with Dastmalchian portraying a high-ranking member named Mr. 3.
Speaking withScreenRant’s Ash Crossan at San Diego Comic-Con,Dastmalchian explained what to expect from Mr. 3 inOne Pieceseason 2. He explained his character’s powers involving candle wax and how he related to him because of his own love for candles. He also teased how beloved Mr. 3 is going to become. Check out what Dastmalchian said below:
So Mr. 3, even though he’s Mr. 3 in the Baroque Works, he’s going to be No. 1 in your hearts. He shoots candle wax out of his hands. As far as I know, I think it’s the only place that he shoots out of. He ate the Wax-Wax fruit. In the lore of One Piece mythology, which is one of the most brilliant constructs of a mythology, I think, that’s ever been created, because I’m a big comic book fan — you know that I love that world, baby! But [Eiichiro] Oda, who created One Piece, who’s been creating this for decades, the specificity and the way in which people get their special and unique superhuman abilities is most of the time from eating these different fruits. The Wax-Wax fruit that Mr 3. ate, which gave him this ability, not only can I shoot wax and control wax, which actually hardens, it becomes like cement, but also there’s flame that goes with it. Like how the candle would have a fire at the end of it. I don’t know if you know this about me, Ash, I feel like we know each other really well. We know a lot about me. I’m a candle nerd. It goes comic books, movies, music, candles. This is the thing, because I am a candle snob — not a snob, I’m a candle junkie. I got a gorgeous, beautiful $120 candle for Christmas this year that I love, and it stays in a special place that I can only light in a special times. I love it. But I will get, if the grocery store has a sale on the Yankees, and it’s the right smell and the right flavor.
What Dastmalchian’s Statement Says About Mr. 3 In One Piece Season 2
He Sounds Accurate To His Source Material Counterpart
Mr. 3 is considered a powerful member of Baroque Works, with his wax manipulation powers from the Wax-Wax Devil Fruit giving him incredibly strong powers. He’s one of the major antagonists of the Alabasta Saga, hunting down Princess Vivi Nefertari on the orders of Crocodile, the leader of the organization. He’s also paired with Miss Goldenweek during his missions.
Based on what Dastmalchian said, it sounds likeMr. 3 will be embodying the same elements that make him such a beloved characterfrom the manga. Joining thecast ofOne Pieceseason 2, the actor emphasizes his passion for the villain, his personal connection making him the perfect person to bring him to life in live-action.
His statement also indicatesthe story arc Mr. 3 embarks upon will likely be similar to his manga and anime adventure. WithOne Pieceseason 1 endingby teasing accurate adaptations for more storylines going forward, it won’t be surprising to see his interesting journey from the manga happen during the Netflix show.
Our Take On Dastmalchian’s Mr. 3 In One Piece Season 2
The Actor Seems Perfect For Portraying The Vital Villain
The actor’s past roles indicate he’ll be good at playing Mr. 3.The Baroque Works member is a bit of an outcast among the group, similar to characters like Dastmalchian’s Polka-Dot Man inThe Suicide Squad. Because of this, alongside his personal connection to his candle wax powers, he’s the perfect person to play the upcoming antagonist.
SinceOne Pieceseason 2 will be adapting all but the final arc of the Alabasta Saga, Mr. 3 will get a chance to shine while also having plenty of room for development later down the road. Thanks to Dastmalchian’s passion for the character, it seems like he will be the Number 1 in viewers' hearts when he arrives.
