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Baroque Works is poised to make a major impact in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, although the true confrontation won’t unfold until season 3, and a beloved, popular member has just been cast.

The streaming service revealed recently that Cole Escola has joined the One Piece season 3 cast and will play Mr. 2. Bon Clay can use their power to transform into an exact copy of any person they’ve touched with their main hand. The actor, who is identifies as non-binary and goes by they/them, will depict a interpretation of that character reinterpreted as non-binary, instead of as a drag queen, in the live-action series, unlike the initial comic and anime.

Escola is joined by multiple new cast members tasked with bringing Baroque Works to the screen, including chief Sir Crocodile, played by the seasoned performer, a talented actress as a key member, and an accomplished actor, who is also part of the cast as the ruler of the fictional land.

Though Bon Clay is a key figure of Baroque Works, the character won’t make their debut One Piece season 3. Given the next season expected to adapt the Little Garden arc, this signals a major departure in the placement of their first appearance, one that could indicate more adjustments to the plot development.

Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and emotional depth makes them a perfect fit for the character. Besides their recent voice performance in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and numerous honors for penning and acting in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, showcasing the versatility they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s most celebrated characters.

The streaming service’s real-life One Piece show is scheduled to come back for its season two on March 10, 2026.