The Streaming Giant Chooses Perfect Performer for Mr. 2 in One Piece Season 3
Baroque Works is set to exert significant influence in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, although the true confrontation won’t take place until the next season, and a adored, fan-favorite member has just been cast.
The streaming service revealed Tuesday that Cole Escola has joined the One Piece season 3 cast and will play Mr. 2. Bon Clay can use their power to morph into an identical duplicate of any individual they’ve made contact with with their right hand. The actor, who is gender non-conforming and goes by they/them, will portray a interpretation of that role reimagined as non-binary identifying, rather than as a drag artist, in the live-action show, as in the original manga and anime.
The new cast member is joined by a number of recently announced actors set to bring the group to the screen, including head Mr. 0, portrayed by Joe Manganiello, Sophia Anne Caruso as another operative, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who also joins the lineup as the ruler of the fictional land.
Though the role is a important part of the organization, the character will be introduced in One Piece the third season. Considering the next season set to cover the Little Garden segment, this signals a significant shift in the schedule of their first appearance, one that could suggest more adjustments to the story’s structure.
Escola’s blend of precise humor and profound feeling makes them a standout choice for the role. In addition to their current animated role in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and numerous honors for creating and performing in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, highlighting the versatility they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s widely praised figures.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece series is set to return for its next installment on March 10th, 2026.
