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Baroque Works is geared up to make a major impact in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, though the major clash won’t take place until the third season, and a cherished, fan-favorite member has just been cast.

The platform declared Tuesday that Cole Escola has joined the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will embody Bon Clay. Bon Clay has the ability to change into an perfect replica of any individual they’ve made contact with with their dominant hand. Escola, who is identifies as non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will play a version of that role re-envisioned as gender non-binary, instead of as a drag performer, in the real-life adaptation, unlike the initial comic and animated series.

This performer is joined by a number of new cast members who will portray Baroque Works to life, including head the main antagonist, played by Joe Manganiello, a talented actress as Miss Goldenweek, and an accomplished actor, who is also part of the cast as the monarch of the desert kingdom.

Though the role is a major member of the organization, the character won’t appear until One Piece the third season. With season 2 expected to adapt the Little Garden storyline, this marks a major departure in the schedule of their first appearance, one that could signal additional alterations to the plot development.

Their mix of excellent comedic sense and emotional depth makes them a standout choice for the part. Along with their recent voice performance in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and numerous honors for penning and acting in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, showcasing the adaptability they’ll add to one of One Piece’s highly regarded characters.

Netflix's live-action One Piece show is scheduled to come back for its season two on March 10th, 2026.