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The Secret Organization is set to exert significant influence in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, even if the true confrontation won’t unfold until season 3, and a adored, fan-favorite member has recently been selected.
Netflix announced Tuesday that Cole Escola is now part of the One Piece season 3 cast and will play Bon Clay. This character can use their power to change into an perfect replica of anyone they’ve touched with their right hand. Escola, who is identifies as non-binary and goes by they/them, will portray a rendition of that role reimagined as gender non-binary, rather than as a drag queen, in the real-life adaptation, differing from the initial comic and anime.
The new cast member will work alongside multiple new cast members who will portray the group to life, including head the main antagonist, portrayed by the seasoned performer, Sophia Anne Caruso as a key member, and a familiar face, who will appear as the ensemble as King Nefertari Cobra of the desert kingdom.
Though Bon Clay is a key figure of Baroque Works, the persona will be introduced in One Piece the upcoming installment. With the second season likely to portray the Little Garden storyline, this signals a major departure in the placement of the character’s debut, one that could suggest more adjustments to the story’s structure.
Their mix of precise humor and emotional depth makes them a standout choice for the part. Along with their latest vocal work in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and multiple awards for penning and acting in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, emphasizing the versatility they’ll add to one of One Piece’s most celebrated figures.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece program is set to return for its second season on March 10, 2026.