Netflix Casts Ideal Actor for Bentham in the Hit Series Upcoming Installment
The Secret Organization is set to make a major impact in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, though the true confrontation isn’t set to occur until the third season, and a beloved, popular member has now been chosen.
Netflix announced recently that Cole Escola is now part of the One Piece season 3 cast and will play Bentham. Bon Clay possesses the power to change into an exact copy of any person they’ve touched with their right hand. Escola, who is identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will depict a interpretation of that character reimagined as non-binary identifying, as opposed to as a drag artist, in the live-action show, unlike the source material and anime.
The new cast member joins a number of fresh additions tasked with bringing the organization to reality, such as chief the main antagonist, brought to life by Joe Manganiello, a talented actress as a key member, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who is also part of the cast as the monarch of Alabasta.
Although Bon Clay is a key figure of Baroque Works, the individual will be introduced in One Piece the upcoming installment. Considering the second season likely to portray the Little Garden segment, this represents a notable change in the placement of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could suggest additional alterations to the plot development.
Escola’s blend of sharp comedic timing and emotional depth makes them a standout choice for the character. In addition to their recent voice performance in the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and several accolades for writing and starring in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, emphasizing the range they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s widely praised figures.
Netflix's live-action One Piece show is due to premiere for its second season on March 10th, 2026.
