The Streaming Giant Chooses Ideal Actor for Bon Clay in the Hit Series Third Season
Baroque Works is geared up to exert significant influence in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, although the real showdown won’t unfold until season 3, and a adored, audience-beloved member has now been chosen.
The streaming service revealed this week that the skilled actor is now part of the One Piece cast for the third season and will embody Bon Clay. The role can use their power to change into an exact copy of anyone they’ve laid a hand on with their right hand. Escola, who is gender non-conforming and goes by they/them, will depict a version of that character reinterpreted as non-binary identifying, instead of as a drag artist, in the real-life adaptation, unlike the source material and anime.
This performer will work alongside a number of new cast members set to bring the organization to life, such as chief Mr. 0, brought to life by the well-known actor, Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek, and an accomplished actor, who is also part of the ensemble as the ruler of Alabasta.
Even though Bon Clay is a key figure of the organization, the persona will be introduced in One Piece the upcoming installment. Considering the next season likely to portray the Little Garden arc, this signals a major departure in the placement of the character’s debut, one that could indicate further changes to the story’s structure.
The actor’s combination of sharp comedic timing and deep sensitivity makes them a standout choice for the role. Besides their current animated role in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and numerous honors for creating and performing in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, highlighting the range they’ll add to one of One Piece’s most celebrated roles.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece series is due to premiere for its next installment on March 10, 2026.
