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Baroque Works is set to exert significant influence in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, even if the true confrontation won’t unfold until the third season, and a adored, fan-favorite member has recently been selected.

The streaming service revealed this week that the talented performer has joined the One Piece cast for the third season and will embody Bentham. This character has the ability to transform into an exact copy of any individual they’ve touched with their dominant hand. The performer, who is non-binary and goes by they/them, will play a interpretation of that character re-envisioned as non-binary, instead of as a drag artist, in the live-action show, as in the initial comic and cartoon version.

This performer is joined by a number of new cast members tasked with bringing Baroque Works to life, including head the main antagonist, brought to life by the seasoned performer, an emerging star as a key member, and a familiar face, who is also part of the ensemble as the monarch of the desert kingdom.

Although Bon Clay is a major member of the organization, the character won’t make their debut One Piece season 3. Given season 2 expected to adapt the Little Garden storyline, this represents a significant shift in the schedule of the character’s debut, one that could suggest more adjustments to the narrative framework.

Escola’s blend of precise humor and profound feeling 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 earned widespread acclaim and several accolades for creating and performing in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, showcasing the versatility they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s widely praised figures.

The streaming service’s real-life One Piece series is scheduled to come back for its second season on the tenth of March, 2026.