The Streaming Giant Casts Perfect Performer for Bon Clay in the Hit Series Upcoming Installment
Baroque Works is set to exert significant influence in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, though the major clash isn’t set to occur until the third season, and a beloved, popular member has recently been selected.
Netflix announced this week that the talented performer will appear in the One Piece cast for the third season and will play Mr. 2. Bon Clay has the ability to transform into an perfect replica of any person they’ve made contact with with their right hand. The actor, who is gender non-conforming and uses they/them pronouns, will depict a version of that role reinterpreted as non-binary, rather than as a drag performer, in the live-action series, differing from the original manga and animated series.
Escola will work alongside multiple recently announced actors tasked with bringing the group to life, such as head Sir Crocodile, brought to life by Joe Manganiello, Sophia Anne Caruso as another operative, and a familiar face, who also joins the ensemble as the monarch of the fictional land.
Although this character is a major member of Baroque Works, the individual won’t make their debut One Piece season 3. With season 2 set to cover the Little Garden arc, this represents a significant shift in the timing of their first appearance, one that could signal additional alterations to the story’s structure.
The actor’s combination of precise humor and emotional depth makes them a standout choice for the role. Besides their current animated role in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and several accolades for penning and acting in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, showcasing the versatility they’ll add to one of One Piece’s highly regarded characters.
Netflix's live-action One Piece program is scheduled to come back for its season two on March 10th, 2026.
