The Streaming Giant Selects Spot-On Performer for Bentham in the Hit Series Upcoming Installment
Baroque Works is geared up to make a major impact in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, even if the major clash isn’t set to occur until season 3, and a adored, audience-beloved member has recently been selected.
Netflix announced Tuesday that the talented performer is now part of the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will play Bon Clay. This character has the ability to morph into an exact copy of any person they’ve laid a hand on with their right hand. The actor, who is identifies as non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will play a interpretation of that figure reinterpreted as non-binary, instead of as a drag artist, in the real-life adaptation, as in the original manga and anime.
This performer joins multiple new cast members tasked with bringing the group to life, such as leader the main antagonist, played by the seasoned performer, Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek, and an accomplished actor, who will appear as the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of the fictional land.
Although this character is a important part of the group, the persona will be introduced in One Piece the upcoming installment. With the next season expected to adapt the Little Garden storyline, this represents a major departure in the timing of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could indicate more adjustments to the plot development.
Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and emotional depth makes them a perfect fit for the part. In addition to their latest vocal work in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and multiple awards for writing and starring in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, emphasizing the range they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s most celebrated roles.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece show is set to return for its season two on the tenth of March, 2026.
