Netflix Chooses Spot-On Actor for Mr. 2 in the Hit Series Third Season

Baroque Works is geared up to make a major impact in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, although the real showdown won’t take place until the next season, and a beloved, fan-favorite member has now been chosen.

The platform declared Tuesday that the skilled actor will appear in the One Piece cast for the third season and will embody Bon Clay. Bon Clay possesses the power to change into an perfect replica of anyone they’ve made contact with with their right hand. Escola, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will portray a interpretation of that character re-envisioned as gender non-binary, as opposed to as a drag queen, in the live-action series, differing from the source material and cartoon version.

The new cast member joins a number of recently announced actors who will portray the organization to reality, featuring leader Mr. 0, played by Joe Manganiello, Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek, and an accomplished actor, who also joins the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of the fictional land.

Though this character is a major member of the group, the character won’t appear until One Piece the third season. Considering the second season likely to portray the Little Garden arc, this marks a notable change in the placement of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could indicate additional alterations to the plot development.

Their mix of sharp comedic timing and deep sensitivity makes them a ideal selection for the part. Besides their current animated role in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and several accolades for penning and acting in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, showcasing the range they’ll add to one of One Piece’s widely praised roles.

The streaming service’s real-life One Piece program is set to return for its second season on the tenth of March, 2026.