The Streaming Giant Chooses Ideal Performer for Mr. 2 in the Hit Series Season 3

Baroque Works is set to play a huge role in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, though the real showdown won’t take place until the third season, and a adored, audience-beloved member has recently been selected.

Netflix announced Tuesday that the skilled actor has joined the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will play Mr. 2. Bon Clay has the ability to transform into an exact copy of any person they’ve laid a hand on with their main hand. Escola, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will portray a version of that character reimagined as non-binary, as opposed to as a drag queen, in the live-action show, as in the source material and anime.

Escola is joined by a number of new cast members set to bring the group to reality, such as leader the main antagonist, brought to life by the well-known actor, a talented actress as another operative, and an accomplished actor, who will appear as the ensemble as the ruler of Alabasta.

Though this character is a major member of Baroque Works, the persona won’t make their debut One Piece the third season. With season 2 likely to portray the Little Garden segment, this represents a major departure in the schedule of the character’s debut, one that could signal further changes to the plot development.

Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and profound feeling makes them a standout choice for the character. Besides their latest vocal work in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and multiple awards for creating and performing in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, emphasizing the versatility they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s widely praised figures.

The platform’s adapted One Piece series is due to premiere for its season two on the tenth of March, 2026.