Netflix Selects Perfect Actor for Mr. 2 in One Piece Upcoming Installment

Baroque Works is set to make a major impact in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, even if the real showdown isn’t set to occur until the third season, and a adored, fan-favorite member has now been chosen.

The streaming service revealed this week that the skilled actor will appear in the One Piece season 3 cast and will play Bon Clay. Bon Clay possesses the power to transform into an perfect replica of anyone they’ve laid a hand on with their main hand. Escola, who is identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will depict a rendition of that character reimagined as non-binary, rather than as a drag artist, in the live-action show, as in the source material and cartoon version.

This performer joins several other fresh additions set to bring the group to reality, including leader the main antagonist, brought to life by the well-known actor, Sophia Anne Caruso as a key member, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who will appear as the lineup as the monarch of the fictional land.

Though Bon Clay is a major member of the group, the individual won’t appear until One Piece the third season. With season 2 likely to portray the Little Garden segment, this signals a significant shift in the schedule of their first appearance, one that could suggest more adjustments to the story’s structure.

Escola’s blend of sharp comedic timing and profound feeling makes them a standout choice for the part. In addition to their latest vocal work in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and multiple awards for creating and performing in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, showcasing the range they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s highly regarded figures.

Netflix's live-action One Piece program is scheduled to come back for its next installment on March 10th, 2026.