The Streaming Giant Casts Spot-On Actor 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, even if the real showdown isn’t set to occur until the third season, and a adored, fan-favorite member has just been cast.
The platform declared Tuesday that the skilled actor has joined the One Piece cast for the third season and will play Mr. 2. The role can use their power to morph into an perfect replica of anyone they’ve made contact with with their right hand. The actor, who is gender non-conforming and prefers they/them pronouns, will portray a version of that role reinterpreted as non-binary identifying, instead of as a drag performer, in the live-action show, differing from the source material and anime.
Escola is joined by a number of recently announced actors tasked with bringing the organization to life, featuring chief the main antagonist, portrayed by Joe Manganiello, an emerging star as a key member, and a familiar face, who also joins the lineup as the ruler of the fictional land.
Although this character is a key figure of Baroque Works, the persona will be introduced in One Piece season 3. With season 2 likely to portray the Little Garden arc, this represents a notable change in the placement of their first appearance, one that could signal further changes to the plot development.
Their mix of sharp comedic timing and deep sensitivity makes them a ideal selection for the part. In addition to their recent voice performance in the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and several accolades for penning and acting in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, emphasizing the versatility they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s highly regarded roles.
The platform’s adapted One Piece program is scheduled to come back for its season two on March 10th, 2026.
