The Streaming Giant Selects Ideal Star for Bon Clay in the Hit Series Season 3
The Secret Organization is poised to play a huge role in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, though the real showdown won’t take place until the next season, and a beloved, fan-favorite member has just been cast.
The platform declared recently that the skilled actor is now part of the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will portray Bentham. The role has the ability to change into an perfect replica of any individual they’ve laid a hand on with their right hand. Escola, who is identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will portray a version of that role reinterpreted as gender non-binary, rather than as a drag performer, in the live-action show, unlike the original manga and cartoon version.
The new cast member joins multiple recently announced actors set to bring the group to life, including chief the main antagonist, portrayed by the seasoned performer, an emerging star as a key member, and an accomplished actor, who also joins the ensemble as the monarch of Alabasta.
Although this character is a major member of the organization, the character will be introduced in One Piece the upcoming installment. Considering the next season set to cover the Little Garden arc, this signals a significant shift in the timing of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could suggest more adjustments to the story’s structure.
Escola’s blend of sharp comedic timing and emotional depth makes them a perfect fit for the role. Besides their current animated role in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and multiple awards for penning and acting in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, showcasing the versatility they’ll add to one of One Piece’s most celebrated figures.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece show is scheduled to come back for its season two on March 10th, 2026.
