Netflix Casts Spot-On Star for Mr. 2 in One Piece Season 3

The Secret Organization is geared up to make a major impact in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, though the real showdown isn’t set to occur until season 3, and a beloved, fan-favorite member has now been chosen.

Netflix announced Tuesday that the talented performer is now part of the One Piece season 3 cast and will play Bentham. Bon Clay can use their power to change into an exact copy of anyone they’ve laid a hand on with their right hand. Escola, who is non-binary and goes by they/them, will depict a interpretation of that character reimagined as gender non-binary, as opposed to as a drag queen, in the live-action show, differing from the original manga and animated series.

This performer will work alongside multiple new cast members set to bring Baroque Works to the screen, including chief Mr. 0, portrayed by Joe Manganiello, an emerging star as another operative, and a familiar face, who also joins the ensemble as the ruler of Alabasta.

Even though this character is a major member of the group, the character will be introduced in One Piece the upcoming installment. With season 2 likely to portray the Little Garden segment, this marks a notable change in the placement of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could signal further changes to the story’s structure.

Their mix of precise humor and deep sensitivity makes them a perfect fit for the part. Besides their recent voice performance in the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and multiple awards for creating and performing in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, highlighting the range they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s highly regarded characters.

The platform’s adapted One Piece series is set to return for its second season on March 10, 2026.