The Streaming Giant Chooses Perfect Star for Mr. 2 in the Hit Series Season 3
Baroque Works is poised to make a major impact in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, even if the major clash isn’t set to occur until the next season, and a adored, popular member has now been chosen.
The platform declared Tuesday that the talented performer will appear in the One Piece cast for the third season and will portray Mr. 2. The role can use their power to transform into an exact copy of any individual they’ve made contact with with their dominant hand. Escola, who is identifies as non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will depict a rendition of that character re-envisioned as gender non-binary, as opposed to as a drag artist, in the real-life adaptation, differing from the original manga and cartoon version.
Escola joins several other fresh additions set to bring the organization to life, including head Mr. 0, played by the well-known actor, an emerging star as a key member, and a familiar face, who also joins the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of the desert kingdom.
Though Bon Clay is a major member of Baroque Works, the individual will be introduced in One Piece the third season. Considering the second season expected to adapt the Little Garden storyline, this signals a significant shift in the placement of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could suggest additional alterations to the plot development.
The actor’s combination of precise humor and profound feeling makes them a perfect fit for the role. In addition to their latest vocal work in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and multiple awards for writing and starring in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, emphasizing the versatility they’ll add to one of One Piece’s most celebrated characters.
Netflix's live-action One Piece series is scheduled to come back for its next installment on March 10, 2026.
