Chandran's One Piece co-stars defended the Bridgerton alum after she shared hate tweets received on her social media.

The cast of the live-action adaptation has spoken out against the abuse received by Chandran, who joins season two as Miss Wednesday.

The preview, unveiled during a franchise celebration in Tokyo, introduced new characters including Lera Abova as Nico Robin, Callum Kerr as Smoker, and Charithra Chandran as Vivi. Chandran’s casting has drawn online debate, with some fans noting differences between her appearance and Vivi’s depiction in the original anime.