The Streaming Giant Casts Spot-On Actor for Mr. 2 in the Hit Series Upcoming Installment
The Secret Organization is geared up to play a huge role in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, although the major clash won’t unfold until the next season, and a adored, fan-favorite member has just been cast.
The streaming service revealed Tuesday that Cole Escola is now part of the One Piece cast for the third season and will embody Bentham. This character can use their power to change into an exact copy of any individual they’ve laid a hand on with their main hand. The performer, who is identifies as non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will portray a rendition of that role reinterpreted as gender non-binary, rather than as a drag queen, in the live-action series, differing from the original manga and anime.
Escola is joined by multiple fresh additions set to bring the organization to reality, featuring head the main antagonist, played by the seasoned performer, a talented actress as another operative, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who is also part of the ensemble as the ruler of Alabasta.
Although Bon Clay is a key figure of the group, the individual will be introduced in One Piece the upcoming installment. Given the next season expected to adapt the Little Garden storyline, this signals a significant shift in the schedule of the character’s debut, one that could signal further changes to the plot development.
Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and profound feeling makes them a perfect fit for the role. In addition to their recent voice performance in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and several accolades for creating and performing in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, showcasing the adaptability they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s widely praised figures.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece show is due to premiere for its next installment on March 10th, 2026.
