The Streaming Giant Casts Perfect Actor for Mr. 2 in One Piece Season 3
Baroque Works is geared up to exert significant influence in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, even if the true confrontation isn’t set to occur until the third season, and a cherished, fan-favorite member has just been cast.
The streaming service revealed this week that Cole Escola is now part of the One Piece cast for the third season and will embody Bentham. This character has the ability to transform into an identical duplicate of anyone they’ve laid a hand on with their right hand. The actor, who is non-binary and goes by they/them, will portray a interpretation of that figure reimagined as non-binary identifying, as opposed to as a drag queen, in the live-action show, differing from the initial comic and animated series.
Escola joins a number of recently announced actors set to bring Baroque Works to the screen, such as chief the main antagonist, brought to life by the well-known actor, a talented actress as a key member, and a familiar face, who will appear as the cast as the monarch of the desert kingdom.
Although this character is a key figure of the organization, the persona will be introduced in One Piece season 3. Given the next season set to cover the Little Garden segment, this marks a significant shift in the placement of their first appearance, one that could suggest additional alterations to the plot development.
Escola’s blend of precise humor and profound feeling makes them a ideal selection for the character. Along with their latest vocal work in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and numerous honors for penning and acting in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, showcasing the range they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s widely praised roles.
Netflix's live-action One Piece program is scheduled to come back for its season two on March 10th, 2026.
