The Streaming Giant Selects Ideal Actor for Mr. 2 in One Piece Upcoming Installment
The Secret Organization is geared up to play a huge role in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, though the true confrontation isn’t set to occur until the next season, and a adored, popular member has recently been selected.
Netflix announced this week that the talented performer will appear in the One Piece season 3 cast and will play Bentham. The role has the ability to transform into an identical duplicate of anyone they’ve touched with their main hand. Escola, who is identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will depict a rendition of that role reimagined as non-binary identifying, as opposed to as a drag performer, in the live-action series, unlike the original manga and cartoon version.
The new cast member will work alongside several other fresh additions who will portray the organization to the screen, featuring chief the main antagonist, portrayed by the seasoned performer, a talented actress as a key member, and a familiar face, who is also part of the cast as the ruler of Alabasta.
Though the role is a important part of Baroque Works, the individual won’t make their debut One Piece season 3. Considering season 2 set to cover the Little Garden segment, this represents a major departure in the placement of their first appearance, one that could indicate more adjustments to the narrative framework.
The actor’s combination of excellent comedic sense and emotional depth makes them a standout choice for the character. 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 successful stage production Oh Mary!, highlighting the range they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s most celebrated figures.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece program is due to premiere for its next installment on the tenth of March, 2026.
