For months, social media has been buzzing with speculation that Cobra Kai’s Xolo Maridueña would play Portgas D. Ace in Netflix’s One Piece season 2. Fan edits, theories, and even Netflix’s own social media interactions helped fan the flames. But now, the Blue Beetle star has finally addressed the viral rumor and his response might surprise fans.

During a recent interview with YouTuber @Straw_Hat_Goofy , Maridueña opened up about how the rumor began and why he finds it both flattering and frustrating. Though fans were convinced the actor had been secretly cast as Luffy’s beloved brother, Maridueña confirmed that he is not involved, and that Netflix’s social media may have unintentionally made things worse.

Xolo’s Side of the Story of the One Piece Ace Rumors

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