The Streaming Giant Casts Perfect Star for Mr. 2 in the Hit Series Upcoming Installment
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 unfold until the third season, and a adored, popular member has now been chosen.
The streaming service revealed this week that the skilled actor is now part of the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will portray Bentham. Bon Clay possesses the power to morph 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 goes by they/them, will depict a version of that role reinterpreted as non-binary identifying, instead of as a drag queen, in the live-action series, unlike the initial comic and anime.
Escola will work alongside a number of new cast members tasked with bringing Baroque Works to life, including leader the main antagonist, portrayed by the seasoned performer, an emerging star as Miss Goldenweek, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who also joins the ensemble as the ruler of the fictional land.
Though the role is a major member of the group, the persona will be introduced in One Piece the third season. With the second season expected to adapt the Little Garden segment, this represents a notable change in the placement of the character’s debut, one that could indicate further changes to the plot development.
The actor’s combination of excellent comedic sense and profound feeling makes them a perfect fit for the character. In addition to their recent voice performance in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and several accolades for penning and acting in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, showcasing the adaptability they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s highly regarded characters.
Netflix's live-action One Piece series is set to return for its next installment on March 10th, 2026.
