Netflix Casts Ideal Actor for Bentham in the Hit Series Season 3

Baroque Works is poised to exert significant influence in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, though the true confrontation won’t take place until the next season, and a adored, fan-favorite member has just been cast.

The streaming service revealed this week that the skilled actor will appear in the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will embody Mr. 2. This character has the ability to change into an exact copy of any person they’ve laid a hand on with their dominant hand. The performer, who is identifies as non-binary and goes by they/them, will portray a interpretation of that figure reimagined as non-binary, rather than as a drag queen, in the real-life adaptation, unlike the original manga and animated series.

Escola joins a number of fresh additions tasked with bringing Baroque Works to reality, including leader Mr. 0, brought to life by Joe Manganiello, an emerging star as a key member, and an accomplished actor, who will appear as the ensemble as the monarch of the desert kingdom.

Though this character is a important part of the group, the individual won’t make their debut One Piece season 3. Given season 2 set to cover the Little Garden segment, this marks a major departure in the timing of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could indicate more adjustments to the plot development.

Their mix of sharp comedic timing and emotional depth makes them a ideal selection for the part. Along with their recent voice performance in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and several accolades for creating and performing in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, highlighting the adaptability they’ll add to one of One Piece’s highly regarded figures.

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