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Baroque Works is geared up to make a major impact in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, although the real showdown won’t unfold until season 3, and a adored, fan-favorite member has recently been selected.

The streaming service revealed this week that the skilled actor has joined the One Piece cast for the third season and will embody Bon Clay. The role possesses the power to morph into an identical duplicate of any person they’ve touched with their dominant hand. The performer, who is identifies as non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will portray a interpretation of that character re-envisioned as non-binary identifying, instead of as a drag artist, in the real-life adaptation, as in the source material and animated series.

Escola is joined by a number of new cast members who will portray the group to life, including leader the main antagonist, played by the seasoned performer, an emerging star as a key member, and an accomplished actor, who is also part of the ensemble as the ruler of the fictional land.

Though the role is a important part of Baroque Works, the persona won’t make their debut One Piece the third season. With season 2 expected to adapt the Little Garden storyline, this marks a significant shift in the schedule of their first appearance, one that could suggest more adjustments to the story’s structure.

The actor’s combination of precise humor and deep sensitivity makes them a ideal selection for the character. Along with their recent voice performance in the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and numerous honors for creating and performing in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, emphasizing the range they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s highly regarded roles.

The platform’s adapted One Piece series is scheduled to come back for its next installment on March 10, 2026.