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Eiichiro Oda, the mastermind behind “One Piece,” is known for his relentless creativity, often pushing himself to the brink of exhaustion to bring to life a vibrant array of characters and storylines. Among the most striking of these creations is Smoker, the formidable marine captain from Loguetown. Smoker wields the power of the Devil Fruit, enabling him to generate, control, and transform into thick smoke. While his tough, action-hero persona might make him a protagonist in another narrative, in the world of “One Piece,” his mission to hunt down pirates positions him squarely as an antagonist, particularly when he targets the Straw Hat Pirates.
In Netflix’s adaptation of “One Piece,” Smoker makes his live-action entry in Season 2, showcasing his prowess by effortlessly overpowering characters like Sanji, played by Taz Skylar, and Luffy, portrayed by Iñaki Godoy. The adaptation captures Smoker’s cool, confident demeanor impeccably, with Scottish actor Callum Kerr delivering a standout performance. But how did Kerr find his way into the “One Piece” universe?
Callum Kerr began his acting career in 2017 and quickly built an impressive resume. He gained recognition for his role as police constable George Kiss on the British soap opera “Hollyoaks” from 2020 to 2021. Kerr expanded his repertoire with significant roles in the historical drama “Glow & Darkness” as Frederick VI of Swabia and the Fox series “Monarch,” where he played Wade Stellings. In 2024, Kerr took on the role of a younger version of Everett Reid in Netflix’s drama “Virgin River” and later joined Prime Video’s “The Wheel of Time” as Galad Damodred in its third season.
Beyond acting, Kerr, who was raised in Texas and now resides in Nashville, Tennessee, is also a country musician. He debuted his first single in 2023 and continues to release new music. Additionally, Kerr has pursued modeling.
Callum Kerr has seen professional success and personal tragedy
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Kerr’s life has not been without its challenges. In 2025, his mother and stepfather were tragically found dead in their home, initially suspected as a robbery gone wrong. However, later investigations revealed it to be a murder-suicide committed by his stepfather, according to reports from the BBC. Kerr has asked for privacy regarding this personal tragedy.
“One Piece” Season 2 is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
Kerr’s life hasn’t been without turmoil, either. In 2025, his mother and stepfather were found dead in their home in what the police initially suspected was a robbery gone wrong, but later reports have called it a murder-suicide perpetrated by the stepfather (via the BBC). The actor has requested privacy on the matter.
“One Piece” Season 2 is streaming on Netflix.
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