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Baroque Works is poised to exert significant influence in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, even if the real showdown won’t unfold until the next season, and a beloved, popular member has just been cast.

Netflix announced Tuesday that the talented performer will appear in the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will play Bon Clay. Bon Clay can use their power to transform into an perfect replica of anyone they’ve touched with their main hand. The performer, who is non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will depict a interpretation of that character reimagined as non-binary identifying, as opposed to as a drag artist, in the live-action show, as in the original manga and animated series.

The new cast member is joined by multiple new cast members set to bring Baroque Works to reality, including chief the main antagonist, portrayed by the well-known actor, Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who is also part of the ensemble as King Nefertari Cobra of Alabasta.

Although the role is a major member of the organization, the individual won’t appear until One Piece season 3. With the second season expected to adapt the Little Garden arc, this signals a significant shift in the schedule of their first appearance, one that could indicate more adjustments to the story’s structure.

Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and emotional depth makes them a ideal selection for the character. In addition to their latest vocal work in the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and numerous honors for penning and acting in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, highlighting the adaptability they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s highly regarded characters.

Netflix's live-action One Piece show is due to premiere for its second season on March 10, 2026.