The Streaming Giant Chooses Spot-On Performer for Bon Clay in the Hit Series Third Season
The Secret Organization is poised to exert significant influence in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, even if the major clash isn’t set to occur until the next season, and a adored, fan-favorite member has recently been selected.
Netflix announced Tuesday that the skilled actor has joined the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will portray Bentham. Bon Clay can use their power to transform into an perfect replica of anyone they’ve touched with their right hand. Escola, who is identifies as non-binary and goes by they/them, will play a rendition of that character re-envisioned as gender non-binary, rather than as a drag performer, in the live-action series, unlike the original manga and animated series.
Escola will work alongside a number of recently announced actors set to bring the group to reality, featuring chief Sir Crocodile, portrayed by the seasoned performer, a talented actress as another operative, and an accomplished actor, who will appear as the lineup as the monarch of the desert kingdom.
Although the role is a major member of Baroque Works, the character won’t make their debut One Piece the third season. With the second season expected to adapt the Little Garden segment, this marks a notable change in the timing of their first appearance, one that could suggest more adjustments to the plot development.
Their mix of precise humor and deep sensitivity makes them a ideal selection for the character. Besides their recent voice performance in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and numerous honors for penning and acting in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, emphasizing the adaptability they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s most celebrated roles.
The platform’s adapted One Piece program is due to premiere for its next installment on March 10th, 2026.