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The Secret Organization is set to play a huge role in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, although the true confrontation isn’t set to occur until the next season, and a adored, popular member has now been chosen.

The streaming service revealed Tuesday that the skilled actor will appear in the One Piece cast for the third season and will embody Bon Clay. This character has the ability to change into an perfect replica of anyone they’ve laid a hand on with their dominant hand. Escola, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will play a rendition of that role reimagined as non-binary, rather than as a drag performer, in the live-action show, differing from the original manga and animated series.

This performer joins a number of new cast members who will portray the organization to the screen, featuring chief the main antagonist, played by the seasoned performer, a talented actress as Miss Goldenweek, and an accomplished actor, who is also part of the cast as the ruler of Alabasta.

Though this character is a important part of Baroque Works, the character won’t make their debut One Piece the third season. Considering season 2 set to cover the Little Garden arc, this represents a significant shift in the timing of the character’s debut, one that could suggest additional alterations to the narrative framework.

Their mix of precise humor and profound feeling makes them a perfect fit for the part. In addition to their latest vocal work in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and numerous honors for penning and acting in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, highlighting the versatility they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s highly regarded roles.

The streaming service’s real-life One Piece series is scheduled to come back for its second season on March 10, 2026.