The Streaming Giant Chooses Ideal Star for Bon Clay in the Hit Series Season 3
The Secret Organization is poised to play a huge role in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, though the major clash won’t unfold until the third season, and a adored, audience-beloved member has just been cast.
Netflix announced this week that the skilled actor is now part of the One Piece season 3 cast and will play Mr. 2. Bon Clay possesses the power to morph into an exact copy of anyone they’ve laid a hand on with their right hand. Escola, who is identifies as non-binary and goes by they/them, will play a interpretation of that role reimagined as gender non-binary, instead of as a drag artist, in the live-action show, unlike the initial comic and animated series.
Escola will work alongside a number of recently announced actors set to bring the group to the screen, including head Sir Crocodile, portrayed by the well-known actor, an emerging star as another operative, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who is also part of the cast as King Nefertari Cobra of the fictional land.
Though Bon Clay is a important part of the organization, the individual will be introduced in One Piece the third season. With the next season expected to adapt the Little Garden arc, this signals a major departure in the schedule of the character’s debut, one that could signal further changes to the plot development.
Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and deep sensitivity makes them a ideal selection for the part. Besides their latest vocal work in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and multiple awards for writing and starring in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, emphasizing the adaptability they’ll add to one of One Piece’s most celebrated characters.
Netflix's live-action One Piece show is set to return for its next installment on March 10th, 2026.