The Streaming Giant Selects Ideal Actor for Bentham in the Hit Series Upcoming Installment
Baroque Works is poised to exert significant influence in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, although the major clash won’t take place until the next season, and a cherished, fan-favorite member has recently been selected.
The streaming service revealed recently that the skilled actor is now part of the One Piece cast for the third season and will play Mr. 2. Bon Clay possesses the power to transform into an perfect replica of any individual they’ve laid a hand on with their main hand. Escola, who is gender non-conforming and goes by they/them, will depict a rendition of that role re-envisioned as non-binary, rather than as a drag artist, in the real-life adaptation, differing from the original manga and cartoon version.
The new cast member will work alongside a number of fresh additions set to bring Baroque Works to life, featuring chief Mr. 0, brought to life by Joe Manganiello, Sophia Anne Caruso as a key member, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who will appear as the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of the fictional land.
Even though Bon Clay is a major member of the group, the persona will be introduced in One Piece season 3. With the second season likely to portray the Little Garden storyline, this marks a significant shift in the placement of their first appearance, one that could suggest more adjustments to the story’s structure.
Escola’s blend of precise humor and profound feeling makes them a perfect fit for the role. Besides their latest vocal work in the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and several accolades for writing and starring in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, showcasing the versatility they’ll add to one of One Piece’s highly regarded characters.
The platform’s adapted One Piece series is set to return for its next installment on the tenth of March, 2026.
