The Streaming Giant Casts Ideal Performer for Bentham in the Hit Series Third Season
The Secret Organization is geared up to make a major impact in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, though the real showdown won’t unfold until the next season, and a adored, audience-beloved member has now been chosen.
Netflix announced Tuesday that Cole Escola will appear in the One Piece cast for the third season and will portray Bon Clay. The role can use their power to transform into an exact copy of any individual they’ve laid a hand on with their right hand. Escola, who is gender non-conforming and goes by they/them, will depict a interpretation of that figure re-envisioned as non-binary, instead of as a drag artist, in the real-life adaptation, unlike the initial comic and anime.
The new cast member joins multiple new cast members tasked with bringing the group to reality, such as chief Mr. 0, portrayed by the well-known actor, an emerging star as a key member, and an accomplished actor, who also joins the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of the desert kingdom.
Although Bon Clay is a important part of Baroque Works, the persona will be introduced in One Piece season 3. With season 2 likely to portray the Little Garden arc, this marks a major departure in the placement of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could signal more adjustments to the story’s structure.
The actor’s combination of excellent comedic sense and profound feeling makes them a ideal selection for the part. In addition to their latest vocal work in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and several accolades for penning and acting in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, showcasing the range they’ll add to one of One Piece’s most celebrated figures.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece show is set to return for its season two on March 10th, 2026.
