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The Secret Organization is geared up to exert significant influence in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, although the real showdown won’t take place until the next season, and a beloved, popular member has recently been selected.

Netflix announced this week that the talented performer is now part of the One Piece cast for the third season and will play Bon Clay. Bon Clay can use their power to transform into an perfect replica of any individual they’ve touched with their right hand. The actor, who is identifies as non-binary and goes by they/them, will play a interpretation of that character reinterpreted as gender non-binary, rather than as a drag performer, in the live-action series, as in the original manga and cartoon version.

Escola is joined by several other new cast members tasked with bringing the group to life, featuring chief the main antagonist, portrayed by Joe Manganiello, Sophia Anne Caruso as another operative, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who also joins the cast as the monarch of Alabasta.

Even though the role is a key figure of the group, the character will be introduced in One Piece the upcoming installment. With the second season likely to portray the Little Garden storyline, this represents a major departure in the timing of their first appearance, one that could suggest additional alterations to the plot development.

Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and profound feeling makes them a standout choice for the role. In addition to their recent voice performance in the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and multiple awards for creating and performing in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, showcasing the versatility they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s most celebrated characters.

Netflix's live-action One Piece program is set to return for its next installment on March 10, 2026.