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The Secret Organization is poised to exert significant influence in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, though the major clash won’t unfold until season 3, and a beloved, audience-beloved member has just been cast.

The streaming service revealed this week that the talented performer will appear in the One Piece cast for the third season and will embody Bon Clay. Bon Clay possesses the power to transform into an identical duplicate of any person they’ve laid a hand on with their dominant hand. Escola, who is gender non-conforming and prefers they/them pronouns, will depict a interpretation of that role reimagined as gender non-binary, instead of as a drag performer, in the real-life adaptation, unlike the original manga and cartoon version.

The new cast member joins multiple new cast members who will portray the group to the screen, featuring leader Mr. 0, portrayed by the well-known actor, a talented actress as a key member, and an accomplished actor, who is also part of the cast as the ruler of the desert kingdom.

Although Bon Clay is a important part of the organization, the persona won’t appear until One Piece season 3. With season 2 likely to portray the Little Garden segment, this represents a major departure in the placement of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could indicate more adjustments to the plot development.

Escola’s blend of precise humor and emotional depth makes them a standout choice for the part. Along with their recent voice performance in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and multiple awards for penning and acting in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, emphasizing the versatility they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s highly regarded characters.

The streaming service’s real-life One Piece show is set to return for its season two on March 10th, 2026.