The Streaming Giant Selects Perfect Star for Bon Clay in the Hit Series Third Season
Baroque Works is geared up to play a huge role in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, although the major clash isn’t set to occur until the next season, and a adored, audience-beloved member has now been chosen.
Netflix announced recently that Cole Escola is now part of the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will play Mr. 2. This character can use their power to transform into an perfect replica of any person they’ve made contact with with their right hand. The actor, who is non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will depict a interpretation of that character reimagined as non-binary identifying, instead of as a drag queen, in the real-life adaptation, unlike the source material and anime.
Escola will work alongside multiple new cast members set to bring Baroque Works to reality, featuring head Mr. 0, played by the well-known actor, a talented actress as Miss Goldenweek, and a familiar face, who will appear as the cast as King Nefertari Cobra of the fictional land.
Even though this character is a major member of the group, the persona will be introduced in One Piece season 3. Given the next season expected to adapt the Little Garden arc, this represents a major departure in the schedule of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could indicate further changes to the plot development.
Escola’s blend of sharp comedic timing and profound feeling makes them a perfect fit for the character. Besides their current animated role in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and numerous honors for creating and performing in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, showcasing the range they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s most celebrated figures.
Netflix's live-action One Piece series is due to premiere for its second season on March 10th, 2026.
