The Streaming Giant Selects Perfect Actor for Mr. 2 in the Hit Series Upcoming Installment
The Secret Organization is poised to play a huge role in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, even if the major clash won’t take place until the next season, and a beloved, fan-favorite member has recently been selected.
Netflix announced Tuesday that Cole Escola is now part of the One Piece cast for the third season and will play Mr. 2. The role has the ability to morph into an identical duplicate of anyone they’ve made contact with with their main hand. Escola, who is non-binary and goes by they/them, will depict a version of that role reinterpreted as non-binary, instead of as a drag artist, in the real-life adaptation, differing from the original manga and anime.
The new cast member joins a number of fresh additions who will portray the organization to reality, such as chief the main antagonist, portrayed by the seasoned performer, a talented actress as Miss Goldenweek, and a familiar face, who is also part of the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of the fictional land.
Even though the role is a key figure of Baroque Works, the persona won’t make their debut One Piece the third season. With the next season likely to portray the Little Garden segment, this marks a major departure in the timing of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could signal more adjustments to the story’s structure.
Their mix of sharp comedic timing and deep sensitivity makes them a perfect fit for the character. In addition to their current animated role in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and several accolades for creating and performing in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, emphasizing the range they’ll add to one of One Piece’s highly regarded characters.
Netflix's live-action One Piece series is scheduled to come back for its season two on the tenth of March, 2026.
