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Baroque Works is geared up to play a huge role in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, even if the true confrontation isn’t set to occur until the next season, and a adored, fan-favorite member has recently been selected.

The platform declared this week that the talented performer is now part of the One Piece cast for the third season and will embody Bon Clay. Bon Clay can use their power to morph into an exact copy of anyone they’ve made contact with with their main hand. The actor, who is non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will depict a rendition of that figure reimagined as non-binary identifying, rather than as a drag artist, in the live-action show, differing from the initial comic and cartoon version.

Escola is joined by multiple recently announced actors who will portray the group to life, such as head Sir Crocodile, played by the seasoned performer, Sophia Anne Caruso as a key member, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who will appear as the cast as the monarch of Alabasta.

Even though Bon Clay is a important part of Baroque Works, the persona will be introduced in One Piece the upcoming installment. Considering season 2 likely to portray the Little Garden storyline, this represents a notable change in the timing of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could suggest additional alterations to the story’s structure.

The actor’s combination of precise humor and emotional depth makes them a perfect fit for the part. Besides their current animated role in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and several accolades for penning and acting in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, highlighting the adaptability they’ll add to one of One Piece’s most celebrated roles.

The streaming service’s real-life One Piece show is set to return for its next installment on the tenth of March, 2026.