The Streaming Giant Chooses Spot-On Star for Bentham in One Piece Season 3
The Secret Organization is set to play a huge role in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, even if the major clash isn’t set to occur until season 3, and a cherished, popular member has just been cast.
The streaming service revealed Tuesday that Cole Escola will appear in the One Piece cast for the third season and will embody Bon Clay. Bon Clay has the ability to transform into an exact copy of any person they’ve touched with their dominant hand. The performer, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will depict a interpretation of that role reimagined as non-binary, instead of as a drag queen, in the live-action series, unlike the original manga and anime.
This performer will work alongside several other fresh additions who will portray the organization to reality, such as head Mr. 0, played by the seasoned performer, a talented actress as another operative, and a familiar face, who is also part of the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of the desert kingdom.
Though Bon Clay is a important part of the organization, the character won’t appear until One Piece the upcoming installment. Considering season 2 set to cover the Little Garden storyline, this signals a significant shift in the timing of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could indicate further changes to the narrative framework.
Their mix of sharp comedic timing and emotional depth makes them a ideal selection for the part. Besides their latest vocal work in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and several accolades for penning and acting in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, emphasizing the adaptability they’ll add to one of One Piece’s most celebrated figures.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece program is due to premiere for its season two on the tenth of March, 2026.
