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Baroque Works is poised to exert significant influence in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, even if the real showdown won’t take place until the third season, and a beloved, fan-favorite member has just been cast.

The platform declared Tuesday that Cole Escola will appear in the One Piece season 3 cast and will portray Bon Clay. The role has the ability to change into an exact copy of any individual they’ve laid a hand on with their right hand. The actor, who is identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will portray a interpretation of that character reimagined as non-binary, rather than as a drag performer, in the live-action series, as in the initial comic and anime.

The new cast member will work alongside a number of new cast members who will portray Baroque Works to reality, such as leader the main antagonist, played by the well-known actor, an emerging star as Miss Goldenweek, and an accomplished actor, who will appear as the ensemble as King Nefertari Cobra of the desert kingdom.

Though the role is a important part of the organization, the individual won’t make their debut One Piece the third season. Considering season 2 expected to adapt the Little Garden segment, 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. Along with their current animated role in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and several accolades for penning and acting in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, showcasing the adaptability they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s most celebrated figures.

The streaming service’s real-life One Piece series is set to return for its season two on March 10th, 2026.