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Baroque Works is set to make a major impact in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, even if the major clash won’t unfold until the next season, and a cherished, popular member has just been cast.

Netflix announced Tuesday that the talented performer is now part of the One Piece cast for the third season and will portray Bon Clay. This character possesses the power to change into an perfect replica of any person they’ve laid a hand on with their right hand. The performer, who is gender non-conforming and goes by they/them, will play a interpretation of that figure re-envisioned as gender non-binary, rather than as a drag queen, in the live-action show, as in the original manga and animated series.

This performer is joined by a number of recently announced actors tasked with bringing the group to life, such as leader the main antagonist, portrayed by the seasoned performer, a talented actress as Miss Goldenweek, and a familiar face, who is also part of the ensemble as the monarch of the fictional land.

Though the role is a key figure of Baroque Works, the persona won’t make their debut One Piece the third season. With the second season likely to portray the Little Garden arc, this signals a significant shift in the placement of the character’s debut, one that could signal additional alterations to the narrative framework.

Escola’s blend of sharp comedic timing and profound feeling makes them a perfect fit for the part. Besides their recent voice performance in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and multiple awards for writing and starring in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, highlighting the adaptability they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s most celebrated characters.

The platform’s adapted One Piece show is due to premiere for its season two on March 10th, 2026.