The Streaming Giant Chooses Perfect Star for Bentham in One Piece Third Season
Baroque Works is poised to exert significant influence in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, even if the major clash won’t take place until season 3, and a adored, fan-favorite member has now been chosen.
Netflix announced recently that the skilled actor is now part of the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will play Mr. 2. This character can use their power to transform into an perfect replica of anyone they’ve laid a hand on with their dominant hand. The performer, who is identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will play a version of that figure reinterpreted as gender non-binary, rather than as a drag queen, in the real-life adaptation, as in the initial comic and cartoon version.
Escola joins multiple new cast members set to bring Baroque Works to the screen, such as leader Mr. 0, brought to life by the well-known actor, an emerging star as another operative, and an accomplished actor, who will appear as the ensemble as King Nefertari Cobra of Alabasta.
Even though Bon Clay is a key figure of the group, the character will be introduced in One Piece season 3. Considering season 2 likely to portray the Little Garden arc, this signals a significant shift in the timing of the character’s debut, one that could suggest additional alterations to the plot development.
Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and deep sensitivity makes them a perfect fit for the role. Along with their latest vocal work in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and numerous honors for penning and acting in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, showcasing the versatility they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s highly regarded characters.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece series is scheduled to come back for its second season on March 10th, 2026.
