The Streaming Giant Casts Perfect Performer for Bentham in the Hit Series Upcoming Installment

Baroque Works is geared up to exert significant influence in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, although the major clash won’t unfold until the third season, and a beloved, fan-favorite member has just been cast.

The streaming service revealed Tuesday that the talented performer has joined the One Piece season 3 cast and will portray Bon Clay. This character possesses the power to change into an identical duplicate of any individual they’ve touched with their dominant hand. The actor, who is identifies as non-binary and goes by they/them, will portray a interpretation of that role reinterpreted as gender non-binary, as opposed to as a drag queen, in the live-action show, as in the original manga and animated series.

Escola will work alongside multiple new cast members tasked with bringing the group to reality, featuring chief Sir Crocodile, played by the seasoned performer, a talented actress as another operative, and an accomplished actor, who also joins the lineup as the ruler of Alabasta.

Even though Bon Clay is a important part of the group, the character won’t appear until One Piece the upcoming installment. Given season 2 likely to portray the Little Garden segment, this represents a major departure in the placement of the character’s debut, one that could indicate additional alterations to the plot development.

The actor’s combination of sharp comedic timing and deep sensitivity makes them a perfect fit for the role. Along with their current animated role in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and numerous honors for writing and starring in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, highlighting the versatility they’ll add to one of One Piece’s highly regarded figures.

The platform’s adapted One Piece show is set to return for its season two on the tenth of March, 2026.