Netflix Selects Ideal Actor for Bentham in the Hit Series Upcoming Installment
The Secret Organization 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 the next season, and a beloved, popular member has now been chosen.
The streaming service revealed this week that the skilled actor has joined the One Piece cast for the third season and will play Bon Clay. This character possesses the power to change into an exact copy of any person they’ve touched with their dominant hand. The performer, who is gender non-conforming and prefers they/them pronouns, will portray a version of that role re-envisioned as non-binary identifying, as opposed to as a drag queen, in the live-action series, as in the original manga and anime.
The new cast member is joined by multiple fresh additions tasked with bringing Baroque Works to the screen, such as leader Mr. 0, portrayed by Joe Manganiello, an emerging star as Miss Goldenweek, and an accomplished actor, who is also part of the ensemble as the ruler of Alabasta.
Even though the role is a important part of the group, the character will be introduced in One Piece season 3. Given the next season expected to adapt the Little Garden arc, this marks a major departure in the placement of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could signal additional alterations to the plot development.
Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and deep sensitivity makes them a perfect fit for the character. In addition to their recent voice performance in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and numerous honors for penning and acting in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, emphasizing the adaptability they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s most celebrated figures.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece series is set to return for its second season on March 10, 2026.
