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The Secret Organization is set to play a huge role in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, even if the real showdown isn’t set to occur until the third season, and a adored, audience-beloved member has just been cast.

The streaming service revealed this week that the talented performer is now part of the One Piece season 3 cast and will play Bon Clay. This character has the ability to morph into an perfect replica of any individual they’ve laid a hand on with their main hand. Escola, who is identifies as non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will depict a interpretation of that character reinterpreted as gender non-binary, instead of as a drag artist, in the live-action show, differing from the original manga and animated series.

This performer will work alongside multiple new cast members set to bring Baroque Works to life, such as leader Sir Crocodile, played by the seasoned performer, an emerging star as another operative, and an accomplished actor, who also joins the lineup as the ruler of the fictional land.

Even though Bon Clay is a key figure of the organization, the character won’t make their debut One Piece the third season. With the next season set to cover the Little Garden segment, this represents a notable change in the placement of their first appearance, one that could signal more adjustments to the story’s structure.

Escola’s blend of sharp comedic timing and profound feeling makes them a standout choice for the part. Besides their current animated role in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and multiple awards for creating and performing in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, emphasizing the range they’ll add to one of One Piece’s most celebrated characters.

Netflix's live-action One Piece show is set to return for its season two on the tenth of March, 2026.