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The Secret Organization is geared up to make a major impact in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, though the major clash isn’t set to occur until the next season, and a cherished, fan-favorite member has recently been selected.

The platform declared Tuesday that Cole Escola is now part of the One Piece cast for the third season and will embody Bon Clay. This character possesses the power to morph into an perfect replica of any person they’ve made contact with with their right hand. The actor, who is non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will play a interpretation of that role re-envisioned as gender non-binary, rather than as a drag queen, in the live-action show, unlike the original manga and anime.

Escola joins several other fresh additions who will portray the group to the screen, including leader Sir Crocodile, portrayed by the well-known actor, an emerging star as Miss Goldenweek, and a familiar face, who will appear as the ensemble as King Nefertari Cobra of the fictional land.

Even though this character is a major member of the organization, the character won’t appear until One Piece the upcoming installment. Given season 2 expected to adapt the Little Garden segment, this signals a significant shift in the schedule of their first appearance, one that could suggest additional alterations to the story’s structure.

Their mix of excellent comedic sense and deep sensitivity makes them a ideal selection for the role. Besides their recent voice performance in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and several accolades for writing and starring in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, emphasizing the range they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s widely praised characters.

The streaming service’s real-life One Piece program is due to premiere for its season two on March 10th, 2026.