Netflix Selects Spot-On Star for Mr. 2 in One Piece Upcoming Installment
Baroque Works is geared up to play a huge role in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, though the major clash isn’t set to occur until the next season, and a adored, fan-favorite member has just been cast.
The streaming service revealed Tuesday that the talented performer will appear in the One Piece cast for the third season and will play Mr. 2. Bon Clay possesses the power to change into an perfect replica of anyone they’ve laid a hand on with their right hand. Escola, who is gender non-conforming and goes by they/them, will portray a interpretation of that role reinterpreted as non-binary, rather than as a drag artist, in the live-action series, unlike the initial comic and cartoon version.
Escola will work alongside several other recently announced actors set to bring the organization to the screen, such as chief the main antagonist, played by the well-known actor, an emerging star as a key member, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who also joins the ensemble as the ruler of the fictional land.
Although Bon Clay is a major member of Baroque Works, the character won’t appear until One Piece the upcoming installment. Given season 2 likely to portray the Little Garden arc, this represents a notable change in the timing of their first appearance, one that could signal more adjustments to the plot development.
Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and deep sensitivity makes them a perfect fit for the character. Along with their latest vocal work in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and several accolades for penning and acting in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, emphasizing the adaptability they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s most celebrated roles.
The platform’s adapted One Piece series is due to premiere for its next installment on the tenth of March, 2026.
