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The Secret Organization is poised to play a huge role in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, even if the true confrontation won’t take place until the third season, and a adored, audience-beloved member has recently been selected.

Netflix announced Tuesday that the skilled actor has joined the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will embody Bon Clay. This character has the ability to transform into an perfect replica of any individual they’ve made contact with with their right hand. Escola, who is identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will depict a interpretation of that figure reinterpreted as non-binary, as opposed to as a drag queen, in the live-action show, unlike the source material and anime.

Escola will work alongside a number of new cast members tasked with bringing the organization to life, such as chief Sir Crocodile, portrayed by Joe Manganiello, an emerging star as Miss Goldenweek, and an accomplished actor, who is also part of the cast as the monarch of Alabasta.

Though this character is a key figure of the group, the persona won’t make their debut One Piece the third season. Given the next season set to cover the Little Garden arc, this represents a notable change in the timing of their first appearance, one that could signal additional alterations to the story’s structure.

Escola’s blend of sharp comedic timing and emotional depth makes them a standout choice for the role. Along with their latest vocal work in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and numerous honors for penning and acting in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, showcasing the adaptability they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s most celebrated roles.

The streaming service’s real-life One Piece series is due to premiere for its next installment on the tenth of March, 2026.