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Baroque Works is poised to make a major impact in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, even if the real showdown isn’t set to occur until season 3, and a beloved, fan-favorite member has just been cast.

The platform declared recently that Cole Escola is now part of the One Piece cast for the third season and will portray Bentham. This character has the ability to transform into an perfect replica of any individual they’ve made contact with with their dominant hand. The actor, who is identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will depict a rendition of that role reinterpreted as gender non-binary, rather than as a drag performer, in the real-life adaptation, differing from the original manga and animated series.

This performer joins a number of fresh additions who will portray Baroque Works to the screen, including leader the main antagonist, brought to life by Joe Manganiello, a talented actress as a key member, and an accomplished actor, who is also part of the lineup as the monarch of the desert kingdom.

Even though Bon Clay is a important part of the group, the individual will be introduced in One Piece the third season. With the second season set to cover the Little Garden arc, this marks a major departure in the placement of the character’s debut, one that could suggest additional alterations to the story’s structure.

Escola’s blend of precise humor and emotional depth makes them a standout choice for the part. Besides their current animated role in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and multiple awards for penning and acting in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, emphasizing the range they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s highly regarded characters.

Netflix's live-action One Piece program is scheduled to come back for its second season on March 10th, 2026.