Netflix Selects Spot-On Star for Bentham in the Hit Series Upcoming Installment

Baroque Works is geared up to make a major impact in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, though the major clash won’t unfold until season 3, and a adored, fan-favorite member has now been chosen.

Netflix announced recently that Cole Escola is now part of the One Piece season 3 cast and will play Bon Clay. This character possesses the power to transform into an perfect replica of any individual they’ve laid a hand on with their right hand. The performer, who is gender non-conforming and prefers they/them pronouns, will portray a interpretation of that character reimagined as gender non-binary, as opposed to as a drag performer, in the live-action series, unlike the original manga and cartoon version.

This performer will work alongside a number of recently announced actors set to bring the organization to reality, featuring head Sir Crocodile, brought to life by the well-known actor, a talented actress as a key member, and an accomplished actor, who is also part of the ensemble as the monarch of the desert kingdom.

Though Bon Clay is a major member of the organization, the character won’t appear until One Piece season 3. Considering season 2 likely to portray the Little Garden arc, this marks a major departure in the schedule of their first appearance, one that could signal further changes to the narrative framework.

Their mix of sharp comedic timing and profound feeling makes them a perfect fit for the character. Along with their latest vocal work in the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and multiple awards for creating and performing in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, showcasing the adaptability they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s widely praised figures.