Netflix Selects Spot-On Actor for Mr. 2 in the Hit Series Upcoming Installment
Baroque Works is poised to make a major impact in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, even if the true confrontation won’t take place until the third season, and a beloved, fan-favorite member has recently been selected.
The platform declared Tuesday that the talented performer is now part of the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will embody Bentham. This character possesses the power to morph into an identical duplicate of any individual they’ve touched with their right hand. The performer, who is gender non-conforming and goes by they/them, will depict a interpretation of that figure reimagined as non-binary identifying, instead of as a drag performer, in the live-action show, as in the source material and cartoon version.
Escola is joined by multiple recently announced actors tasked with bringing the organization to life, such as leader the main antagonist, portrayed by Joe Manganiello, Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek, and a familiar face, who is also part of the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of Alabasta.
Though the role is a important part of the group, the individual won’t appear until One Piece the third season. With season 2 likely to portray the Little Garden storyline, this marks a significant shift in the timing of their first appearance, one that could indicate additional alterations to the narrative framework.
Escola’s blend of sharp comedic timing and deep sensitivity makes them a standout choice for the role. Along with their latest vocal work in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and several accolades for creating and performing in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, showcasing the adaptability they’ll add to one of One Piece’s most celebrated characters.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece series is due to premiere for its season two on March 10, 2026.
