Netflix Casts Ideal Actor for Mr. 2 in One Piece Season 3
Baroque Works is set to play a huge role in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, even if the major clash isn’t set to occur until season 3, and a adored, fan-favorite member has just been cast.
The streaming service revealed Tuesday that Cole Escola will appear in the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will play Mr. 2. Bon Clay possesses the power to transform into an identical duplicate of anyone they’ve touched with their right hand. The performer, who is gender non-conforming and uses they/them pronouns, will depict a version of that character reinterpreted as non-binary, rather than as a drag performer, in the real-life adaptation, as in the source material and cartoon version.
This performer joins a number of new cast members tasked with bringing the group to reality, such as head Mr. 0, brought to life by the seasoned performer, Sophia Anne Caruso as a key member, and an accomplished actor, who is also part of the lineup as the ruler of the fictional land.
Although this character is a important part of the group, the persona won’t make their debut One Piece the upcoming installment. Considering the next season likely to portray the Little Garden arc, this signals a significant shift in the placement of their first appearance, one that could indicate further changes to the plot development.
The actor’s combination of precise humor and profound feeling makes them a ideal selection for the role. Besides their latest vocal work in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and numerous honors for penning and acting in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, emphasizing the adaptability they’ll add to one of One Piece’s most celebrated roles.
Netflix's live-action One Piece program is due to premiere for its next installment on March 10th, 2026.
