The Streaming Giant Casts Ideal Star for Bentham in One Piece Third Season
Baroque Works is geared up to make a major impact in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, though the real showdown won’t take place until the next season, and a adored, fan-favorite member has just been cast.
The streaming service revealed recently that Cole Escola has joined the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will portray Mr. 2. Bon Clay has the ability to morph into an perfect replica of anyone they’ve made contact with with their main hand. The performer, who is gender non-conforming and uses they/them pronouns, will depict a rendition of that character reinterpreted as non-binary identifying, instead of as a drag artist, in the live-action series, unlike the original manga and cartoon version.
The new cast member will work alongside a number of recently announced actors who will portray Baroque Works to life, including head Mr. 0, brought to life by the seasoned performer, an emerging star as Miss Goldenweek, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who also joins the ensemble as King Nefertari Cobra of the fictional land.
Though Bon Clay is a major member of the group, the individual won’t make their debut One Piece the upcoming installment. Given the second season set to cover the Little Garden storyline, this represents a major departure in the timing of the character’s debut, one that could suggest more adjustments to the plot development.
Their mix of precise humor and profound feeling makes them a ideal selection for the character. Besides their latest vocal work in the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and several accolades for writing and starring in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, showcasing the range they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s widely praised characters.
Netflix's live-action One Piece series is scheduled to come back for its season two on March 10, 2026.
