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Baroque Works is geared up to exert significant influence in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, even if the true confrontation won’t unfold until the next season, and a beloved, audience-beloved member has just been cast.
Netflix announced recently that the talented performer has joined the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will play Bon Clay. This character possesses the power to transform into an perfect replica of any person they’ve touched with their right hand. Escola, who is identifies as non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will portray a interpretation of that figure re-envisioned as non-binary identifying, instead of as a drag performer, in the live-action show, as in the source material and anime.
The new cast member is joined by multiple recently announced actors who will portray the group to reality, such as leader Sir Crocodile, portrayed by the seasoned performer, an emerging star as Miss Goldenweek, and an accomplished actor, who is also part of the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of the fictional land.
Even though this character is a major member of Baroque Works, the character won’t appear until One Piece the upcoming installment. Given the next season likely to portray the Little Garden storyline, this signals a significant shift in the placement of the character’s debut, one that could signal additional alterations to the plot development.
Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and deep sensitivity makes them a ideal selection for the part. In addition to their recent voice performance in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and numerous honors for writing and starring in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, emphasizing the versatility they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s highly regarded figures.
Netflix's live-action One Piece series is scheduled to come back for its next installment on the tenth of March, 2026.