Netflix Casts Ideal Actor for Mr. 2 in One Piece Upcoming Installment
Baroque Works is geared up to exert significant influence in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, even if the major clash won’t take place until the third season, and a adored, fan-favorite member has now been chosen.
Netflix announced Tuesday that the talented performer has joined the One Piece cast for the third season and will embody Mr. 2. This character has the ability to transform into an identical duplicate of anyone they’ve touched with their dominant hand. The performer, who is identifies as non-binary and goes by they/them, will play a version of that character reinterpreted as gender non-binary, as opposed to as a drag artist, in the live-action series, unlike the original manga and anime.
Escola joins a number of new cast members who will portray the group to reality, including chief the main antagonist, portrayed by the seasoned performer, an emerging star as Miss Goldenweek, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who will appear as the ensemble as the ruler of the fictional land.
Though Bon Clay is a major member of the group, the individual will be introduced in One Piece the third season. Considering the next season set to cover the Little Garden segment, this represents a major departure in the timing of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could suggest further changes to the story’s structure.
Their mix of precise humor and profound feeling makes them a perfect fit for the role. In addition to their current animated role in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and several accolades for penning and acting in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, highlighting the versatility they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s highly regarded characters.
Netflix's live-action One Piece series is due to premiere for its second season on March 10, 2026.
