The Streaming Giant Selects Spot-On Actor for Mr. 2 in the Hit Series Season 3
Baroque Works is set to exert significant influence in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, although the major clash isn’t set to occur until the next season, and a cherished, fan-favorite member has now been chosen.
The platform declared recently that Cole Escola will appear in the One Piece season 3 cast and will portray Bon Clay. The role possesses the power to transform into an exact copy of any individual they’ve made contact with with their dominant hand. The performer, who is gender non-conforming and goes by they/them, will depict a interpretation of that figure reimagined as non-binary, as opposed to as a drag artist, in the live-action show, as in the source material and animated series.
The new cast member joins multiple fresh additions set to bring the group to life, featuring leader Sir Crocodile, played by the seasoned performer, a talented actress as another operative, and an accomplished actor, who is also part of the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of the fictional land.
Even though Bon Clay is a key figure of the organization, the character won’t appear until One Piece the third season. Considering season 2 set to cover the Little Garden storyline, this signals a notable change in the placement of their first appearance, one that could signal additional alterations to the narrative framework.
Escola’s blend of precise humor and profound feeling makes them a perfect fit for the part. Along with their current animated role in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and several accolades for writing and starring in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, highlighting the versatility they’ll add to one of One Piece’s widely praised figures.
Netflix's live-action One Piece series is due to premiere for its second season on March 10, 2026.