The Streaming Giant Chooses Perfect Star for Bon Clay in One Piece Season 3

Baroque Works is geared up to exert significant influence in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, even if the real showdown isn’t set to occur until the next season, and a cherished, fan-favorite member has recently been selected.

The streaming service revealed Tuesday that Cole Escola is now part of the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will play Bentham. This character possesses the power to change into an identical duplicate of anyone they’ve laid a hand on with their right hand. The actor, who is identifies as non-binary and goes by they/them, will depict a version of that character reimagined as gender non-binary, as opposed to as a drag performer, in the real-life adaptation, as in the source material and cartoon version.

The new cast member will work alongside a number of fresh additions tasked with bringing the organization to the screen, featuring leader Mr. 0, brought to life by Joe Manganiello, Sophia Anne Caruso as a key member, and a familiar face, who is also part of the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of the desert kingdom.

Even though Bon Clay is a key figure of the organization, the individual won’t appear until One Piece season 3. With the second season set to cover the Little Garden arc, this represents a significant shift in the placement of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could suggest more adjustments to the story’s structure.

Escola’s blend of sharp comedic timing and emotional depth makes them a perfect fit for the part. In addition to their latest vocal work in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and several accolades for penning and acting in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, emphasizing the range they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s highly regarded roles.

The streaming service’s real-life One Piece program is scheduled to come back for its second season on March 10th, 2026.