Netflix Casts Perfect Star for Bon Clay in the Hit Series Third Season

The Secret Organization is poised to make a major impact in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, even if the major clash won’t take place until the next season, and a beloved, popular member has now been chosen.

The streaming service revealed this week that the talented performer will appear in the One Piece season 3 cast and will embody Bon Clay. This character possesses the power to change into an exact copy of anyone they’ve touched with their dominant hand. The performer, who is gender non-conforming and prefers they/them pronouns, will portray a interpretation of that role re-envisioned as gender non-binary, as opposed to as a drag queen, in the live-action series, differing from the original manga and anime.

The new cast member is joined by several other fresh additions set to bring the group to reality, featuring chief the main antagonist, portrayed by the seasoned performer, an emerging star as Miss Goldenweek, and a familiar face, who also joins the cast as the ruler of the desert kingdom.

Even though this character is a major member of Baroque Works, the individual will be introduced in One Piece the upcoming installment. Given the next season likely to portray the Little Garden storyline, this represents a major departure in the placement of their first appearance, one that could signal more adjustments to the plot development.

Escola’s blend of precise humor and profound feeling makes them a standout choice for the role. Besides their current animated role in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and multiple awards for creating and performing in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, emphasizing the adaptability they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s highly regarded characters.

Netflix's live-action One Piece show is due to premiere for its second season on March 10, 2026.