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Baroque Works is poised to make a major impact in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, though the major clash isn’t set to occur until the next season, and a adored, audience-beloved member has now been chosen.

The platform declared recently that Cole Escola will appear in the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will embody Mr. 2. Bon Clay possesses the power to change into an perfect replica of anyone they’ve made contact with with their main hand. The performer, who is non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will play a version of that role reimagined as gender non-binary, rather than as a drag artist, in the real-life adaptation, unlike the original manga and cartoon version.

The new cast member is joined by multiple recently announced actors set to bring the organization to life, featuring chief Sir Crocodile, played by Joe Manganiello, Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who is also part of the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of the desert kingdom.

Though the role is a important part of Baroque Works, the individual won’t appear until One Piece the upcoming installment. Considering the next season likely to portray the Little Garden segment, this marks a significant shift in the schedule of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could signal more adjustments to the narrative framework.

The actor’s combination of sharp comedic timing and emotional depth makes them a standout choice for the character. In addition to their recent voice performance in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and numerous honors for writing and starring in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, showcasing the adaptability they’ll add to one of One Piece’s most celebrated roles.

The platform’s adapted One Piece program is scheduled to come back for its second season on March 10th, 2026.