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The Secret Organization is set 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 just been cast.

Netflix announced recently that Cole Escola will appear in the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will play Bentham. The role possesses the power to change into an identical duplicate of any person they’ve made contact with with their right hand. The actor, who is identifies as non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will play a version of that role reinterpreted as non-binary identifying, instead of as a drag artist, in the live-action series, unlike the initial comic and anime.

This performer will work alongside several other fresh additions set to bring the organization to the screen, featuring chief the main antagonist, portrayed by Joe Manganiello, Sophia Anne Caruso as another operative, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who is also part of the ensemble as the ruler of the fictional land.

Though Bon Clay is a key figure of Baroque Works, the individual won’t make their debut One Piece the upcoming installment. Given season 2 expected to adapt the Little Garden arc, this signals a notable change in the placement of the character’s debut, one that could indicate further changes to the narrative framework.

The actor’s combination of precise humor and emotional depth makes them a standout choice for the role. Along with their latest vocal work in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and numerous honors for creating and performing in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, highlighting the adaptability they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s most celebrated figures.

The platform’s adapted One Piece series is due to premiere for its season two on March 10, 2026.