Netflix Casts Perfect Actor for Mr. 2 in the Hit Series Third Season
Baroque Works is geared up to make a major impact in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, even if the real showdown won’t take place until season 3, and a adored, popular member has now been chosen.
Netflix announced Tuesday that the talented performer is now part of the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will portray Bentham. Bon Clay can use their power to morph into an perfect replica of any individual they’ve made contact with with their dominant hand. The actor, who is identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will portray a version of that role reinterpreted as gender non-binary, instead of as a drag queen, in the real-life adaptation, as in the original manga and anime.
Escola is joined by multiple new cast members set to bring the group to life, such as leader Sir Crocodile, portrayed by the seasoned performer, an emerging star as a key member, and an accomplished actor, who will appear as the cast as the monarch of the desert kingdom.
Though the role is a important part of Baroque Works, the character will be introduced in One Piece the upcoming installment. With the next season expected to adapt the Little Garden arc, this signals a significant shift in the schedule of their first appearance, one that could signal additional alterations to the narrative framework.
The actor’s combination of sharp comedic timing and profound feeling makes them a perfect fit for the role. Along with their latest vocal work in the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and several accolades for penning and acting in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, highlighting the adaptability they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s highly regarded roles.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece series is scheduled to come back for its next installment on March 10th, 2026.
