The Streaming Giant Chooses Spot-On Star for Bon Clay in One Piece Season 3

The Secret Organization is poised to make a major impact in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, though the real showdown won’t take place until the third season, and a beloved, fan-favorite member has now been chosen.

The streaming service revealed recently that the talented performer will appear in the One Piece cast for the third season and will portray Bentham. The role has the ability to transform into an identical duplicate of any person they’ve made contact with with their main hand. Escola, who is identifies as non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will portray a version of that figure re-envisioned as non-binary, as opposed to as a drag performer, in the real-life adaptation, unlike the initial comic and cartoon version.

The new cast member is joined by a number of new cast members who will portray Baroque Works to life, including head the main antagonist, portrayed by Joe Manganiello, a talented actress as a key member, and an accomplished actor, who will appear as the lineup as the ruler of the fictional land.

Though Bon Clay is a important part of the group, the persona won’t make their debut One Piece the upcoming installment. Considering the second season set to cover the Little Garden arc, this represents a major departure in the timing of their first appearance, one that could indicate additional alterations to the plot development.

Escola’s blend of precise humor and emotional depth makes them a ideal selection for the role. In addition to their recent voice performance in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and numerous honors for writing and starring in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, highlighting the versatility they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s most celebrated figures.

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