The Streaming Giant Chooses Spot-On Performer for Bon Clay in the Hit Series Third Season
The Secret Organization is set to exert significant influence in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, even if the true confrontation won’t take place until the next season, and a adored, popular member has just been cast.
The platform declared this week that Cole Escola is now part of the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will play Mr. 2. This character has the ability to change into an identical duplicate of any person they’ve laid a hand on with their right hand. The actor, who is gender non-conforming and prefers they/them pronouns, will portray a interpretation of that role reinterpreted as non-binary identifying, rather than as a drag artist, in the live-action series, as in the source material and animated series.
Escola joins several other fresh additions who will portray the organization to life, such as leader Sir Crocodile, brought to life by the well-known actor, a talented actress as a key member, and an accomplished actor, who will appear as the ensemble as King Nefertari Cobra of Alabasta.
Though Bon Clay is a important part of Baroque Works, the character won’t appear until One Piece season 3. With season 2 expected to adapt the Little Garden storyline, this marks a notable change in the placement of their first appearance, one that could indicate additional alterations to the plot development.
The actor’s combination of sharp comedic timing and profound feeling makes them a standout choice for the role. In addition to their latest vocal work in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and several accolades for writing and starring in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, highlighting the versatility they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s most celebrated figures.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece show is due to premiere for its next installment on the tenth of March, 2026.
