Netflix Chooses Perfect Actor for Mr. 2 in the Hit Series Upcoming Installment
Baroque Works is geared up to play a huge role in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, even if the true confrontation won’t unfold until the third season, and a beloved, popular member has now been chosen.
The platform declared Tuesday that the skilled actor is now part of the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will play Bon Clay. The role possesses the power to transform into an perfect replica of any individual they’ve made contact with with their main hand. Escola, who is non-binary and goes by they/them, will portray a interpretation of that role re-envisioned as non-binary identifying, rather than as a drag performer, in the live-action show, unlike the original manga and anime.
The new cast member is joined by a number of new cast members tasked with bringing the organization to life, such as head Mr. 0, portrayed by the well-known actor, a talented actress as another operative, and an accomplished actor, who is also part of the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of the fictional land.
Although the role is a key figure of Baroque Works, the individual won’t make their debut One Piece the upcoming installment. Considering season 2 likely to portray the Little Garden arc, this signals a major departure in the placement of their first appearance, one that could signal additional alterations to the narrative framework.
Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and emotional depth makes them a standout choice for the character. Besides their recent voice performance in the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and numerous honors for creating and performing in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, emphasizing the adaptability they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s highly regarded figures.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece program is set to return for its next installment on March 10, 2026.
