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Baroque Works is set to make a major impact in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, although the true confrontation won’t unfold until the next season, and a cherished, audience-beloved member has now been chosen.

Netflix announced recently that the talented performer is now part of the One Piece season 3 cast and will play Bon Clay. Bon Clay can use their power to change into an perfect replica of any person they’ve touched with their dominant hand. The actor, who is identifies as non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will play a interpretation of that character reimagined as non-binary identifying, as opposed to as a drag queen, in the real-life adaptation, as in the initial comic and animated series.

Escola joins several other recently announced actors tasked with bringing Baroque Works to the screen, featuring chief the main antagonist, portrayed by the well-known actor, Sophia Anne Caruso as a key member, and a familiar face, who also joins the ensemble as King Nefertari Cobra of the fictional land.

Even though this character is a major member of the organization, the persona won’t appear until One Piece the upcoming installment. With season 2 set to cover the Little Garden segment, this represents a notable change in the schedule of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could suggest more adjustments to the narrative framework.

Escola’s blend of sharp comedic timing and profound feeling makes them a ideal selection for the part. Along with their current animated role in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and multiple awards for writing and starring in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, highlighting the adaptability they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s widely praised figures.

The streaming service’s real-life One Piece program is scheduled to come back for its second season on March 10th, 2026.