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Baroque Works is poised to exert significant influence in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, although the major clash won’t take place until the next season, and a cherished, audience-beloved member has now been chosen.

The streaming service revealed this week that the skilled actor is now part of the One Piece cast for the third season and will portray Bon Clay. Bon Clay can use their power to change into an exact copy of any person they’ve made contact with with their main hand. Escola, who is gender non-conforming and goes by they/them, will portray a interpretation of that figure re-envisioned as gender non-binary, as opposed to as a drag artist, in the live-action show, unlike the original manga and anime.

Escola will work alongside a number of recently announced actors who will portray the group to reality, including head Mr. 0, brought to life by Joe Manganiello, an emerging star as another operative, and a familiar face, who also joins the cast as the ruler of the desert kingdom.

Although this character is a major member of the organization, the persona won’t make their debut One Piece the third season. Given the next season likely to portray the Little Garden segment, this signals a significant shift in the timing of their first appearance, one that could suggest further changes to the plot development.

Escola’s blend of precise humor and deep sensitivity makes them a standout choice for the role. In addition to their latest vocal work in the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and numerous honors for penning and acting in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, highlighting the range they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s widely praised characters.

The platform’s adapted One Piece program is scheduled to come back for its season two on the tenth of March, 2026.