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Baroque Works is poised to make a major impact in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, though the real showdown won’t unfold until the third season, and a adored, fan-favorite member has recently been selected.

Netflix announced recently that the skilled actor is now part of the One Piece cast for the third season and will play Bon Clay. Bon Clay possesses the power to morph into an exact copy of any person they’ve made contact with with their dominant hand. Escola, who is gender non-conforming and uses they/them pronouns, will depict a interpretation of that role reimagined as gender non-binary, rather than as a drag artist, in the live-action show, as in the source material and animated series.

The new cast member joins several other recently announced actors set to bring the organization to reality, including head Mr. 0, portrayed by the well-known actor, a talented actress as a key member, and an accomplished actor, who will appear as the ensemble as the ruler of the fictional land.

Though this character is a key figure of the group, the individual won’t appear until One Piece the third season. With the second season expected to adapt 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 plot development.

Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and emotional depth makes them a standout choice for the part. Besides their recent voice performance in the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and several accolades for penning and acting in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, highlighting the range they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s most celebrated figures.

The streaming service’s real-life One Piece show is due to premiere for its next installment on March 10, 2026.