The Streaming Giant Selects Spot-On Star for Bon Clay in One Piece Season 3
Baroque Works is poised to make a major impact in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, although the real showdown isn’t set to occur until season 3, and a cherished, popular member has recently been selected.
Netflix announced Tuesday that the skilled actor will appear in the One Piece cast for the third season and will embody Mr. 2. Bon Clay can use their power to morph into an perfect replica of anyone they’ve made contact with with their dominant hand. Escola, who is identifies as non-binary and goes by they/them, will portray a rendition of that role reimagined as non-binary identifying, instead of as a drag performer, in the live-action show, unlike the original manga and anime.
Escola is joined by several other fresh additions tasked with bringing Baroque Works to life, such as leader Sir Crocodile, brought to life by the seasoned performer, a talented actress as a key member, and an accomplished actor, who also joins the ensemble as the ruler of the fictional land.
Although this character is a important part of Baroque Works, the persona won’t make their debut One Piece the upcoming installment. Considering the second season set to cover the Little Garden segment, this signals a significant shift in the timing of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could indicate further changes to the story’s structure.
Their mix of excellent comedic sense and profound feeling makes them a perfect fit for the part. Besides their current animated role in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and numerous honors for penning and acting in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, showcasing the adaptability they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s highly regarded characters.
Netflix's live-action One Piece program is due to premiere for its next installment on March 10, 2026.
