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The Secret Organization is poised to exert significant influence in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, though the major clash isn’t set to occur until the third season, and a beloved, popular member has recently been selected.

The streaming service revealed this week that Cole Escola is now part of the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will play Bentham. Bon Clay has the ability to morph into an perfect replica of anyone they’ve made contact with with their dominant hand. The actor, who is identifies as non-binary and goes by they/them, will play a interpretation of that character re-envisioned as gender non-binary, instead of as a drag artist, in the real-life adaptation, differing from the original manga and animated series.

This performer is joined by a number of new cast members set to bring the group to the screen, including leader Mr. 0, brought to life by the well-known actor, a talented actress as a key member, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who will appear as the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of the fictional land.

Even though the role is a major member of the organization, the character won’t make their debut One Piece the third season. Given season 2 set to cover the Little Garden arc, this marks a notable change in the schedule of their first appearance, one that could suggest further changes to the plot development.

The actor’s combination of precise humor and emotional depth makes them a standout choice for the part. Along with their current animated role in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and several accolades for creating and performing in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, highlighting 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 next installment on March 10, 2026.