With Netflix’s highly anticipated One Piece live-action TV series set to debut, speculation persists over who could potentially voice reindeer doctor Tony Tony Chopper when the time comes.
Being a CGI character, Chopper will likely be voiced by a prominent actor capable of fully capturing his endearing mix of innocence, humility, compassion, and humor. So who will play Chopper in One Piece Live-action? Let’s find out.
Experienced Voice Actors
Leading the prospects is prolific voice actor Scott Menville, best known as Robin in Teen Titans.
- His talent for portraying earnest young heroes makes him well-equipped to express Chopper’s huge heart and excitable nature.
- Menville’s wide vocal range can also handle Chopper’s varying pitches between his different transformation forms. Overall, Menville seems a natural fit to bring Chopper to life.
Looking at contemporary animation voice acting, Ben Diskin seems a strong prospect. His role as Numbuh 2 in Codename: Kids Next Door displayed the sort of energetic humor and heart that could be ideal for bringing Chopper to life.
Diskin’s extensive voiceover resume also demonstrates his versatility across many genres. His distinct voice layered onto Chopper’s unique cuteness may perfectly click.
Unconventional Choices
For a more unconventional choice, the legendary Robin Williams’ unmatched rapid improv chops could have produced a delightfully unpredictable take on Chopper.
- Imagining Williams applying his signature motor-mouthed comedy to Chopper’s naivete and wonder at the world is highly amusing.
- Of course, choosing a departed icon relies on having suitable archival audio available.
On the vintage Disney animation side, Wayne Allwine’s long tenure voicing Mickey Mouse indicates he could have excelled at evoking Chopper’s innocence. However, this would require a lot of voice sampling and modified replication.
Allwine perfectly captured Mickey’s mischievous but kind spirit for decades. His trademark Mickey laughs translating to Chopper’s exuberant reactions and excitement is very easy to envision.
Casting Fresh Talent
- For an outside-the-box feminine casting choice, Kristen Schaal’s breakout role as spirited young Louise Belcher in Bob’s Burgers shares much of Chopper’s endearing blend of mischief and sensitivity.
- Her acclaimed comedy instincts could produce a wonderfully quirky rendition of Tony Tony Chopper.
Ultimately it may come down to which interpretation of the character the showrunner wants.
Conclusion
Chopper’s distinctive presence as the Straw Hat’s mascot leaves casting quite flexible compared to matching existing Japanese voices. But whoever can express this reindeer doctor’s heart and humor best will surely win fans’ hearts, whether famous celebrities or undiscovered talent. The above names seem, prime candidates, to breathe unique life into Tony Tony Chopper.
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