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The Secret Organization is set to exert significant influence in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, although the major clash won’t take place until season 3, and a adored, fan-favorite member has recently been selected.

The streaming service revealed Tuesday that Cole Escola is now part of the One Piece season 3 cast and will embody Mr. 2. Bon Clay possesses the power to transform into an exact copy of anyone they’ve touched with their dominant hand. The actor, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will play a interpretation of that character reinterpreted as non-binary, rather than as a drag artist, in the live-action show, differing from the original manga and cartoon version.

Escola is joined by a number of new cast members tasked with bringing the organization to reality, such as head Sir Crocodile, portrayed by the seasoned performer, an emerging star as a key member, and a familiar face, who is also part of the ensemble as the monarch of the desert kingdom.

Though Bon Clay is a important part of the organization, the persona won’t appear until One Piece the third season. Given the second season set to cover the Little Garden segment, this marks a notable change in the schedule of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could signal more adjustments to the story’s structure.

The actor’s combination of excellent comedic sense and profound feeling makes them a perfect fit for the character. Along with their latest vocal work in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and several accolades for penning and acting in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, emphasizing the range they’ll add to one of One Piece’s highly regarded characters.

The streaming service’s real-life One Piece series is due to premiere for its second season on March 10th, 2026.