The Streaming Giant Casts Spot-On Star for Bon Clay in the Hit Series Season 3
Baroque Works is geared up to make a major impact in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, even if the true confrontation isn’t set to occur until the next season, and a adored, fan-favorite member has just been cast.
Netflix announced Tuesday that the talented performer will appear in the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will embody Bentham. This character can use their power to change into an perfect replica of any person they’ve touched with their dominant hand. The actor, who is non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will depict a rendition of that character re-envisioned as non-binary identifying, rather than as a drag artist, in the live-action show, unlike the original manga and cartoon version.
Escola is joined by a number of fresh additions who will portray Baroque Works to reality, featuring leader Mr. 0, portrayed by the seasoned performer, a talented actress as a key member, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who will appear as the cast as the monarch of Alabasta.
Although Bon Clay is a important part of the organization, the individual will be introduced in One Piece the third season. Considering the second season set to cover the Little Garden storyline, this signals a significant shift in the timing of their first appearance, one that could signal more adjustments to the story’s structure.
Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and profound feeling makes them a standout choice for the part. Along with their recent voice performance in the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and several accolades for creating and performing in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, emphasizing the versatility they’ll add to one of One Piece’s widely praised roles.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece show is due to premiere for its season two on March 10th, 2026.