Netflix Selects Perfect Star for Mr. 2 in One Piece Upcoming Installment
Baroque Works is geared up to make a major impact in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, though the true confrontation won’t take place until the third season, and a cherished, popular member has just been cast.
Netflix announced Tuesday that Cole Escola will appear in the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will embody Bentham. Bon Clay has the ability to morph into an perfect replica of any individual they’ve laid a hand on with their right hand. The performer, who is non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will depict a version of that character re-envisioned as non-binary, as opposed to as a drag performer, in the live-action series, as in the original manga and anime.
This performer will work alongside multiple fresh additions set to bring the group to life, such as leader the main antagonist, played by the seasoned performer, an emerging star as another operative, and an accomplished actor, who also joins the lineup as the monarch of the fictional land.
Though Bon Clay is a key figure of the organization, the persona won’t make their debut One Piece the upcoming installment. Given the next season expected to adapt the Little Garden arc, this marks a significant shift in the timing of their first appearance, one that could suggest more adjustments to the plot development.
Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and emotional depth makes them a standout choice for the role. Along with their latest vocal work in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and multiple awards for writing and starring in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, showcasing the versatility they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s widely praised characters.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece series is due to premiere for its next installment on March 10th, 2026.
