The Streaming Giant Casts Ideal Star for Bentham in the Hit Series Upcoming Installment
Baroque Works is geared up to make a major impact in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, though the real showdown isn’t set to occur until the third season, and a adored, popular member has just been cast.
Netflix announced Tuesday that Cole Escola will appear in the One Piece cast for the third season and will play Bon Clay. The role has the ability to change into an exact copy of any person they’ve touched with their dominant hand. The actor, who is non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will portray a interpretation of that character re-envisioned as non-binary, instead of as a drag artist, in the live-action show, differing from the initial comic and cartoon version.
Escola joins several other new cast members tasked with bringing Baroque Works to reality, such as chief the main antagonist, brought to life by the seasoned performer, an emerging star as Miss Goldenweek, and an accomplished actor, who also joins the cast as the monarch of the fictional land.
Although the role is a important part of Baroque Works, the individual won’t make their debut One Piece the third season. Considering season 2 expected to adapt the Little Garden storyline, this represents a significant shift in the timing of the character’s debut, one that could indicate more adjustments to the narrative framework.
Escola’s blend of precise humor and profound feeling makes them a perfect fit for the part. 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 creating and performing in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, highlighting the versatility they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s highly regarded figures.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece show is due to premiere for its second season on March 10th, 2026.
