The Streaming Giant Chooses Perfect Star for Bentham in the Hit Series Upcoming Installment
The Secret Organization is poised to make a major impact in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, even if the true confrontation won’t unfold until the third season, and a adored, fan-favorite member has now been chosen.
The streaming service revealed this week that Cole Escola is now part of the One Piece cast for the third season and will embody Bentham. The role possesses the power to transform into an exact copy of any individual they’ve made contact with with their right hand. The performer, who is identifies as non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will portray a version of that role reimagined as non-binary identifying, instead of as a drag artist, in the real-life adaptation, differing from the source material and anime.
Escola joins several other recently announced actors tasked with bringing Baroque Works to reality, such as chief Sir Crocodile, portrayed by the seasoned performer, a talented actress as a key member, and an accomplished actor, who also joins the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of the desert kingdom.
Although Bon Clay is a key figure of Baroque Works, the individual won’t make their debut One Piece the third season. Considering the next season expected to adapt the Little Garden storyline, this marks a notable change in the placement of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could indicate additional alterations to the narrative framework.
The actor’s combination of excellent comedic sense and profound feeling makes them a ideal selection for the role. Besides their current animated role in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and multiple awards for writing and starring in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, emphasizing the versatility they’ll add to one of One Piece’s highly regarded roles.
Netflix's live-action One Piece show is set to return for its second season on the tenth of March, 2026.
