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The Secret Organization is set to play a huge role in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, though the real showdown won’t unfold until the next season, and a cherished, fan-favorite member has now been chosen.

The platform declared Tuesday that the talented performer will appear in the One Piece season 3 cast and will embody Bon Clay. This character has the ability to transform into an perfect replica of any individual they’ve touched with their main hand. Escola, who is identifies as non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will depict a interpretation of that role reinterpreted as non-binary identifying, instead of as a drag artist, in the live-action series, unlike the original manga and animated series.

Escola will work alongside a number of fresh additions set to bring the group to the screen, such as leader the main antagonist, brought to life by Joe Manganiello, a talented actress as Miss Goldenweek, and a familiar face, who is also part of the lineup as the ruler of the fictional land.

Though this character is a key figure of the organization, the individual will be introduced in One Piece the third season. Considering the next season expected to adapt the Little Garden arc, this marks a notable change in the placement of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could signal more adjustments to the narrative framework.

Their mix of sharp comedic timing and emotional depth makes them a perfect fit for the character. In addition to their latest vocal work in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and multiple awards for writing and starring in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, showcasing the versatility they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s highly regarded figures.

The platform’s adapted One Piece series is set to return for its second season on the tenth of March, 2026.