Netflix Casts Spot-On Star for Mr. 2 in the Hit Series Season 3
Baroque Works is geared up to exert significant influence in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, although the real showdown isn’t set to occur until season 3, and a adored, audience-beloved member has recently been selected.
The streaming service revealed Tuesday that the talented performer is now part of the One Piece cast for the third season and will portray Bentham. The role possesses the power to transform into an exact copy of any individual they’ve touched with their right hand. Escola, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will play a rendition of that figure reinterpreted as non-binary identifying, instead of as a drag queen, in the real-life adaptation, as in the initial comic and cartoon version.
The new cast member joins several other fresh additions set to bring Baroque Works to the screen, such as head Sir Crocodile, portrayed by the seasoned performer, an emerging star as a key member, and a familiar face, who also joins the cast as King Nefertari Cobra of the desert kingdom.
Even though Bon Clay is a major member of the organization, the individual will be introduced in One Piece season 3. With the second season likely to portray the Little Garden segment, this signals a notable change in the timing of their first appearance, one that could signal further changes to the narrative framework.
The actor’s combination of precise humor and deep sensitivity makes them a ideal selection for the character. Along with their latest vocal work in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and multiple awards for penning and acting in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, emphasizing the versatility they’ll add to one of One Piece’s most celebrated characters.
The platform’s adapted One Piece show is scheduled to come back for its next installment on March 10th, 2026.