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Baroque Works is poised to play a huge role in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, although the true confrontation won’t unfold until season 3, and a cherished, fan-favorite member has just been cast.

The streaming service revealed recently that the talented performer will appear in the One Piece season 3 cast and will play Bentham. Bon Clay has the ability to change into an exact copy of anyone they’ve made contact with with their main hand. The performer, who is non-binary and goes by they/them, will depict a interpretation of that role re-envisioned as non-binary, as opposed to as a drag artist, in the real-life adaptation, as in the initial comic and animated series.

Escola joins a number of new cast members tasked with bringing Baroque Works to life, featuring chief Mr. 0, played by Joe Manganiello, a talented actress as a key member, and a familiar face, who also joins the cast as the monarch of the desert kingdom.

Although the role is a major member of the group, the individual won’t make their debut One Piece season 3. With the next season expected to adapt the Little Garden arc, this represents a major departure in the placement of the character’s debut, one that could indicate more adjustments to the story’s structure.

The actor’s combination of precise humor and emotional depth makes them a ideal selection for the character. Along with their latest vocal work in the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and numerous honors for creating and performing in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, showcasing the versatility they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s widely praised figures.

Netflix's live-action One Piece series is set to return for its next installment on March 10, 2026.