Baroque Works is poised to make a major impact in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, although the major clash won’t take place until the third season, and a adored, popular member has just been cast.
Netflix announced recently that the skilled actor has joined the One Piece season 3 cast and will play Bon Clay. The role possesses the power to morph into an perfect replica of any individual they’ve made contact with with their main hand. Escola, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will portray a interpretation of that character re-envisioned as non-binary identifying, rather than as a drag artist, in the live-action series, as in the source material and cartoon version.
Escola will work alongside several other recently announced actors set to bring the organization to life, including head Mr. 0, brought to life by the seasoned performer, Sophia Anne Caruso as a key member, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who is also part of the lineup as the ruler of the desert kingdom.
Although this character is a major member of Baroque Works, the individual won’t make their debut One Piece season 3. Given the next season likely to portray the Little Garden storyline, this represents a significant shift in the placement of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could signal further changes to the story’s structure.
The actor’s combination of precise humor and profound feeling makes them a standout choice for the part. In addition to their latest vocal work in the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and multiple awards for writing and starring in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, showcasing the range they’ll add to one of One Piece’s highly regarded roles.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece program is set to return for its next installment on March 10, 2026.
