Netflix Selects Spot-On Actor for Bentham in the Hit Series Upcoming Installment
The Secret Organization is poised to make a major impact in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, although the real showdown isn’t set to occur until season 3, and a cherished, fan-favorite member has recently been selected.
The streaming service revealed Tuesday that Cole Escola will appear in the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will embody Bon Clay. This character has the ability to change into an exact copy of any individual they’ve made contact with with their dominant hand. The actor, who is gender non-conforming and goes by they/them, will depict a interpretation of that character re-envisioned as gender non-binary, as opposed to as a drag artist, in the live-action show, unlike the initial comic and animated series.
This performer will work alongside a number of fresh additions tasked with bringing the organization to the screen, such as leader Sir Crocodile, portrayed by Joe Manganiello, an emerging star as a key member, and a familiar face, who will appear as the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of the fictional land.
Though the role is a major member of Baroque Works, the character will be introduced in One Piece the upcoming installment. Given season 2 expected to adapt the Little Garden segment, this signals a notable change in the placement of their first appearance, one that could suggest more adjustments to the plot development.
Escola’s blend of sharp comedic timing and deep sensitivity makes them a perfect fit for the part. Besides their recent voice performance in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and numerous honors for creating and performing in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, emphasizing the range they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s most celebrated figures.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece program is set to return for its second season on the tenth of March, 2026.
